How Drought Affects on Reptiles Worldwide.

Droughts—prolonged periods of deficient precipitation—are increasing in frequency, intensity, and duration in many regions across the globe. Reptiles, a diverse class of tetrapods that includes lizards, snakes, turtles, and crocodilians, are particularly sensitive to changes in moisture and temperature regimes. This article examines how drought affects reptiles at physiological, behavioral, population, and ecosystem levels. Drawing on broad ecological principles and documented case studies, it outlines the direct and indirect pathways by which drought harms reptiles, highlights species and life stages that are most vulnerable, and proposes conservation and management actions to reduce impacts. Finally, it discusses monitoring approaches and policy recommendations that can help safeguard reptile diversity in a drier world.

The Ruthless Mass Killing of Innocent Birds in the Name of Hunting.

Hunting has long been described as a tradition, a sport, and a sign of human supremacy over nature. For centuries, people have justified killing animals and birds under the label of “recreation” or “heritage.” However, in modern times, when biodiversity is declining and species are vanishing at an alarming rate, the hunting of innocent birds cannot be defended as a mere pastime. Across the world, millions of birds are killed each year in the name of sport, trophy hunting, or cultural rituals. This brutal practice not only causes unimaginable suffering to defenseless creatures but also disrupts ecological balance and accelerates the decline of avian species.