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#1324322022-01-12
Conifer plantation push could threaten red squirrel population, study finds
Conifer plantations, which are being expanded around the UK to combat the climate crisis and foster biodiversity, are in danger of hurting one of the key species they were thought to protect: red squirrels.
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#1324332022-01-12
Half this year’s little penguin chicks on WA’s Penguin Island wiped out as colony dwindles
Half the little penguin chicks from this year’s breeding season on Penguin Island in Western Australia have died, as the colony dwindles and researchers accuse the state government of failing to act.
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#1324422022-01-12
Ocean warming has caused fish to shrink in size
Researchers have found that ocean warming, acidification and oxygen depletion have caused a species shift, causing fish to have smaller body sizes
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#1324452022-01-12
New species of coral discovered in Scottish waters, shedding new light on deep sea biodiversity
The discovery of a new coral species in waters off the coast of Scotland has sparked new scientific excitement about the biodiversity of the deep sea.
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#1323792022-01-11
South Africa's coastlines are a biodiversity hotspot
From nesting sea turtles to the annual arrival of the whales, Southern Africa's oceans are bursting with life. There are penguins, dolphins, sardines and sharks. And there are the humans, too -- scientists and local residents working together to protect all of the marine species that make this c ...
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#1323872022-01-11
How the speed of climate change is unbalancing the insect world
The climate crisis is set to profoundly alter the world around us. Humans will not be the only species to suffer from the calamity. Huge waves of die-offs will be triggered across the animal kingdom as coral reefs turn ghostly white and tropical rainforests collapse.
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#1324042022-01-11
First fossil pods of genus Mucuna in legume family discovered in northern Vietnam
Mucuna is a pantropical genus with approximately 105 extant species of climbing lianas (vines) and shrubs in the legume family (Fabaceae), the third-largest family of flowering plants. Although the genus Mucuna is well represented in modern tropical regions, fossil records of this genus are limi ...
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#1324092022-01-11
New rainfrog species discovered in Panama, named in honor of environmental activist Greta Thunberg
In 2018, Rainforest Trust celebrated its 30th anniversary by hosting an auction offering naming rights for some new-to-science species. The funds raised at the auction benefited the conservation of the newly recognized species. It is estimated that about 100 new species are discovered each year.
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#1324102022-01-11
Without urgent action, these are the street trees unlikely to survive climate change
Cities around the world are on the front line of climate change, and calls are growing for more urban cooling. Many governments are spending big on new trees in public places—but which species are most likely to thrive in a warmer world?
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#1324132022-01-11
Neglected Elephant Rushed to India’s First Elephant Hospital for Critical Care [Video]
After a great effort by the rescue team at Wildlife SOS, Pari, or also known as “Angel”, a 20-year-old handicapped elephant is finally safe. She arrived at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital, which happens to be India’s First Elephant Hospital located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
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#1323532022-01-07
DNA From Air Could Revolutionize Our Ability To Monitor Animal Biodiversity
Two new studies published today (January 6, 2022) in the journal Current Biology show that environmental DNA (eDNA) collected from air can be used to detect a wide range of animal species and offers a novel, non-invasive approach to monitoring biodiversity.
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#1323592022-01-07
When endangered species recover, humans may need to make room for them – and it’s not always easy
Imagine discovering a sea lion in the middle of the woods, more than a mile inland from the beach. Or coming face to face with one of these curious creatures in a local swimming pool or on your front porch.
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#1323782022-01-07
Call for tougher measures to stop invasive species posing threat to Antarctica ecosystem
That is the conclusion of a study tracking research, fishing and tourist vessels that routinely visit the protected, otherwise isolated region.
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#1323272022-01-06
Newly identified tree species named in honour of Leonardo DiCaprio
A tropical, evergreen tree from Cameroon, the first plant species to be named as new to science in 2022, has officially been labelled Uvariopsis dicaprio today in honour of the actor Leonardo DiCaprio. It adds to the list of the strange and spectacular plants that scientists have named in the pa ...
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#1323342022-01-06
‘Ghost’ orchid that grows in the dark among new plant finds
A ghost orchid that grows in complete darkness, an insect-trapping tobacco plant and an “exploding firework” flower are among the new species named by scientists in the last year. The species range from a voodoo lily from Cameroon to a rare tooth fungus unearthed near London, UK.
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#1323362022-01-06
Wildlife Conservation Society Creates 90-foot-long Painting to Promote Awareness on Migratory Shorebirds
In an amalgamation of art, conservation and science, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and partners from a small community on Guatemala's Pacific Coast recently unveiled an innovative tool to raise awareness about migratory shorebirds—a 90-foot-long, nine-foot-tall mural.
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#1323052022-01-05
Rethinking the wild world of species diversity in microbes
University of Maryland biologists developed the first mathematical simulations of bacterial communities that incorporate the complex interactions and rapid evolution among bacteria and reflect the tremendous species diversity seen in real life.
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#1323122022-01-05
Light-fingered monkeys threaten critically endangered Príncipe thrush
Conservationists using camera traps have obtained evidence that shows mona monkeys on the island of Príncipe off Central Africa are pinching the eggs of the Príncipe thrush, a critically endangered species whose entire population is estimated at less than 250.
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#1323212022-01-05
Where Giant Honey Bees Rest Their Wings During Annual Migration
It literally took a lot of sweat and some worrying about a possible snake in the grass, but it paid off for a scientist from Wyoming, whose research beefs up evidence that conservation of migratory insect pollinators hinges as much on the ecological integrity of pit stops during their journey as ...
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#1322932022-01-04
Climate change, invasive species found to drive native trout declines
In a new study published in Science Advances, University of Montana researchers found that climate change drives native trout declines by reducing stream habitat and facilitating the expansion of invasive trout species.
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#1323012022-01-04
New species of orchids discovered in Sichuan, China
During an investigation of wild orchid resources in Sichuan Province (the second National Key Protected Wild Plant Resources Survey), researchers from the Wuhan Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with staffs of Wolong National Nature Reserve, jointly discovered and nam ...
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#1322722021-12-22
Tracking of nearctic seabirds surprises scientists with diverse migratory paths from shared breeding site
As the Arctic and the oceans warm due to climate change, understanding how a rapidly changing environment may affect birds making annual journeys between the Arctic and the high seas is vital to international conservation efforts.
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#1322752021-12-22
Remote areas are not safe havens for biodiversity
Remote localities are generally considered as potential reservoirs for biodiversity, but this is just part of the story. With regard to fish communities, researchers have produced a global map of risk that shows that no place is safe, regardless of distance from humans.
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#1322452021-12-21
Conservation groups to sue EPA over manatee deaths
Three conservation groups have filed formal notice of their intent to sue the Environmental Protection Agency if it doesn't take steps to protect manatees from water pollution in Florida
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#1322492021-12-21
Champions of the Earth: The Ugandan vet protecting people and wildlife
Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka this year’s Champion of the Earth for Science and Innovation, has spent three decades helping to safeguard some of the world’s rarest primates, including endangered mountain gorillas.
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#1322222021-12-20
Conserva Aves: Collaborating to address the Climate and Nature Crises from Mexico to Chile
Considered the most biodiverse region in the world, the Tropical Andes covers less than 1% of the world’s land surface, yet it is home to nearly one-sixth of all plant species on the planet, and more amphibian, bird, and mammal species than any other equivalent area.
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#1322262021-12-20
In Punjab, sacred forests are shrinking due to encroachments and invasive species
Better documentation of the flora and fauna in the groves and traditional practices can help in conserving biodiversity in the green pockets, say experts.
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#1322022021-12-17
Brazil wildfires killed an estimated 17 million animals
Amid the bleakness of 2020, scientists in Brazil concluded a particularly grim conservation study - attempting to count the animals killed by huge wildfires in the Pantanal wetlands.
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#1322052021-12-17
The first true millipede: new species with more than 1000 legs discovered in Western Australia
Researchers named the subterranean animal Eumillipes persephone after the Greek goddess of the underworld
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#1322102021-12-17
How to scare an invasive fish? A menacing robot predator.
The mosquitofish is wreaking havoc on native Australian marine life. In a new study, scientists tried to frighten it with a look-alike of its natural foe.
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#1322112021-12-17
France is preparing to host 74th meeting of the Standing Committee of CITES in Lyon, with the support of the Metropole, and ensuring safe sanitary conditions for the participants
The upcoming 74th meeting of the CITES Standing Committee will take place in the Metropolis of Lyon (France) and bring together members and observers to review strategic, policy and species-specific matters affecting the implementation of the Convention in preparation for the 19th meeting of the ...
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#1322162021-12-17
Japanese eel is so precious it’s called ‘white gold’, but its value on the black market has made it an endangered species, and scientists still don’t know how it breeds
Eaten worldwide, eel is particularly popular in Japan, where it’s prepared ‘kabayaki’ style: skewered, grilled and basted in soy sauce and mirin rice wine. But wild eel stocks are dwindling because of pollution and overfishing, and poaching and international trafficking are also having a major i ...
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#1322172021-12-17
Moving African rhinos: What it takes to translocate an endangered species
Rhino translocations have become a critical tool in the arsenal for the protection of these endangered animals. Recently, 30 white rhinos were flown to Rwanda from SA and introduced into the Akagera National Park, in what was the single largest rhino translocation.
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#1322012021-12-16
Waterbirds in eastern Australia declining despite breeding boost from wet years, survey finds
Latest edition of one of world’s largest and longest nature surveys counts 95,306 birds, third lowest tally in almost four decades of tracking
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#1321842021-12-15
Biden’s FWS Plans to Weaken Protections for Four Endangered Species
President Joe Biden’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is moving to weaken or end Endangered Species Act protections for several species threatened by the climate crisis, including whooping cranes and Key deer.
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#1321612021-12-14
Scientists assess insect biodiversity by analyzing airborne DNA
Scientists are already able to ascertain what species are present in aquatic environments, by analyzing the cast-off DNA which is present in the water. Now, for the first, a team has conducted an insect survey by analyzing DNA found in the air.
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#1321692021-12-14
Turkey steps up fight to protect endangered species
Turkey is eyeing a new action plan to preserve its biodiversity with a focus on endangered species across its rich flora and fauna with a government project launched in cooperation with the European Union, serving as the first step of a comprehensive plan.
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#1321712021-12-14
Conservation documents for half of all critically endangered species don’t mention climate change
Australian Conservation Foundation report found that climate change was not mentioned for 178 out of 334 critically endangered species and habitats.
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#1321722021-12-14
Sadiq Khan leads ambitious plans to rewild Hyde Park
London mayor releases £600,000 funding to help create green rooftops and reintroduce lost species
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#1321502021-12-13
The sky's the limit: Using airborne DNA to monitor insect biodiversity
Scientists at Lund University have discovered for the first time that it is possible to detect insect DNA in the air. Using air from three sites in Sweden, insect DNA from 85 species could be identified. This offers scope for exploring a whole new way to monitor terrestrial biodiversity.
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#1321512021-12-13
New Study Documents 12 Non-Native Butterfly Species in Visakhapatnam
Butterflies—in contrast to their dainty name and fragile appearance—are a hardy species. And their presence tells us a lot about the surrounding ecosystem, feels Dr Mantha Ramamurthy.
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#1321522021-12-13
Key wintering areas identified for Europe's Greater Spotted Eagles
With fewer than a thousand breeding pairs in Europe and a tiny remnant population in the European Union, Greater Spotted Eagle is listed as Critically Endangered.
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#1321412021-12-10
Most endangered cat in Americas found living on outskirts of Chilean capital
Elusive Andean cat, thought to exist only in extremely remote rocky outcrops, caught on camera close to Santiago city
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#1321432021-12-10
Coastal species are forming colonies on plastic trash in the ocean, study finds
Termed “neopelagic communities”, these colonies are thriving in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and going where the current flows
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#1321442021-12-10
Indian woman researcher discovers over 50 species of frogs
Not only is Dr. Garg India’s first woman researcher to discover 50 new frog species, earlier this week, she was awarded the prestigious Edward O. Wilson Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship to work at Harvard University
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#1321252021-12-09
Deep-sea mining may push hundreds of species to extinction, researchers warn
New research sees two-thirds of mollusc types only found living by hydrothermal vents added to IUCN’s red list of endangered species
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#1321162021-12-09
Batman loach returns: fish feared extinct found in Turkey
Scientists working on the Search For The Lost Fishes project have spotted the freshwater Batman River loach, which has not been seen since 1974.
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#1321082021-12-09
In wildlife traffickers, the internet finds a cancel target everyone agrees on
But as more tech companies join the cause, and algorithms to weed out trafficking keywords grow more sophisticated, traffickers are becoming savvier and evolving new ways to keep operating in the internet’s vast gray zone.
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#1321102021-12-09
U.K. conglomerate Jardines ‘caught red-handed’ clearing orangutan habitat in Sumatra
A U.K. conglomerate’s Indonesian subsidiary is deforesting the only known habitat of the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan, despite promising to stop doing so, satellite imagery indicates.
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#1320922021-12-08
Eight wolves were found poisoned in Oregon. Police are asking for the public’s help
Conservation groups call the deaths ‘shocking and heartbreaking’ and have offered a $43,000 reward for any information