Conservation 'safe havens' may have a major drawback
They save our animals from extinction but "safe havens" also have a major drawback.
Plants & Animals
Jul 14, 2023
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News tagged with habitat conservation
Queensland native forestry can help achieve global environment goals, research suggests
Research conducted by The University of Queensland has revealed that Queensland native forestry, including timber harvesting, could actually help conserve biodiversity and mitigate climate risks.
Ecology
Jul 7, 2023
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Protection of biodiversity and ecosystems: Study finds Europe is still far from meeting its targets
The goal of fully protecting 10% of the EU's land area is ambitious for European countries that have been profoundly shaped by millennia of human transformation. A recently published study in Biodiversity and Conservation, ...
Ecology
Jun 30, 2023
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Monitoring British bats can help identify coronaviruses with pathogen potential
Researchers who found novel coronaviruses in UK bats say genetic surveys of the viruses should be regularly conducted, even if none of those viruses can infect humans yet.
Ecology
Jun 27, 2023
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Facial tumors evolve to coexist with Tasmanian devil populations, shows new study
Research led by the University of Tasmania has found that the deadly devil facial tumor disease (DFTD) responsible for wiping out two-thirds of the species over the last 30 years is evolving to coexist with devil populations.
Plants & Animals
Jun 21, 2023
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Drones and other tech play major roles in saving our wildlife
From drones locating koalas hidden in treetops to recording little penguin acoustics and night-time movements on film, Flinders University researchers have shown the importance of technologies such as cameras and AI to help ...
Ecology
Jun 20, 2023
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'Too small and carefree': Endangered animals released into the wild may lack the match-fitness to evade predators
Breeding threatened mammals in fenced, predator-free areas is a common conservation strategy in Australia. The method is designed to protect vulnerable species and breed animals for release into the wild.
Plants & Animals
Jun 6, 2023
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New study examines ways to expand nature conservation in the EU
Preserving endangered and typical habitats in Europe with their biodiversity is the goal of Natura 2000, a network of nature reserves established by the EU. By 2030, EU member states want to significantly expand this network.
Plants & Animals
Jun 5, 2023
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New study finds strengthening protection of existing parks is crucial for biodiversity conservation
In a new study, bioscientists argue that strengthening the protection given to areas already protected under law or by local communities is as critical for safeguarding biodiversity as creating new protected areas.
Ecology
Jun 2, 2023
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Butterfly behavior shows ways to protect natural habitats in a rapidly changing world
Natural landscapes are continually transformed to make room for agricultural and urban developments—often at the expense of important habitats and species.
Plants & Animals
May 22, 2023
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