Bengali forests are fading away
Rapid deterioration in mangrove health is occurring in the Sundarbans, resulting in as much as 200m of coast disappearing in a single year.
Ecology
Jan 10, 2013
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Rare reversal of decline in number of Tonkin snub-nosed monkeys
A survey conducted in Ha Giang Province in Vietnam between September and October this year has recorded the highest number of Critically Endangered Tonkin snub-nosed monkeys known to date.
Ecology
Dec 10, 2013
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Climate change and carnivores: Shifts in the distribution and effectiveness of protected areas in the Amazon
A new article published in PeerJ, authored by Camila Ferreira Leão at Universidade Federal do Pará sheds light on the effects of climate change on carnivorous mammals in the Amazon and their representation within Protected ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 29, 2023
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More frequent drought likely in eastern Africa
The increased frequency of drought observed in eastern Africa over the last 20 years is likely to continue as long as global temperatures continue to rise, according to new research published in Climate Dynamics.
Earth Sciences
Jan 28, 2011
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China survey reports fewer sightings of engangered porpoise
A survey of endangered porpoises in China's longest river has yielded fewer sightings as intense ship traffic threatens their existence, scientists said Monday.
Ecology
Dec 24, 2012
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Researcher says now is the time to prioritize endangered species
Human impact on Earth is becoming indelible and as a result humans, like no other species, have an obligation to take care of the planet and all of those who inhabit it. One case in point is the human effort to save endangered ...
Ecology
Mar 14, 2016
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Common species mirror rare animals' response to global change
The populations of common animals are just as likely to rise or fall in number in a time of accelerating global change as those of rare species, a study suggests.
Ecology
Sep 2, 2020
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What will the UN high seas treaty mean for protecting the ocean?
The world's first international treaty on the high seas, set to be adopted by the United Nations on Monday, contains landmark tools for the conservation and management of international waters.
Environment
Jun 15, 2023
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Food webs essential for nature conservation efforts in the future
Lake ecosystems make annual environmental changes more predictable. Nature conservation should not focus on individual species but on whole food webs, because the protection of their functioning is important for the predictability ...
Ecology
Nov 28, 2018
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Study shows the best way to save giraffes is to support wildlife law enforcement and end poaching
Iconic animals such as giraffes can be flagship species for conservation because of their charisma and popularity among the public. A new study explored the various threats to giraffe populations, and how specific human actions ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 11, 2023
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