Prehistoric scat reveals 'waves' of extinction in Colombia
Fungal spores found in dung have revealed that large animals went extinct in two "waves" in the Colombian Andes.
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New exposé of Australia's exotic pet trade shows an alarming proliferation of alien, threatened and illegal species
Australia has a global reputation for being tough on biosecurity. There are strict rules around the import and export of both native and exotic species. Security is tight, and advanced screening technology commonplace at ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 26, 2023
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Study: Lockdowns revealed the British wildlife most at risk of becoming roadkill
Researchers find that badgers, foxes and pheasants benefitted the most from reduced traffic during UK lockdowns. The findings are presented in the Journal of Animal Ecology.
Plants & Animals
Apr 21, 2023
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What role do forests play as a feeding habitat for honeybees?
Bees are generally associated with flowering meadows rather than with dense forests. Woodland, however, is considered the original habitat of the western honeybee (Apis mellifera), as it offers nesting sites in the form of ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 20, 2023
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We rely on expert predictions to guide conservation, but even experts have biases and blind spots
When faced with uncertainty, we often look for predictions by experts: from election result forecasts, to the likely outcomes of medical treatment. In nature conservation, we turn to expert opinion to assess extinction risk, ...
Ecology
Apr 13, 2023
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India's tiger population rises above 3,000
India's wild tiger population—by far the largest in the world—has risen above 3,000, according to a census released Sunday, boosting efforts to conserve the endangered species.
Ecology
Apr 10, 2023
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Biodiversity auditing is key to success of new conservation plans in the UK, says new research
New research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) suggests a way to greatly improve the outcomes of biodiversity conservation efforts globally.
Ecology
Apr 7, 2023
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Turtles and crocodiles with unique characteristics are more likely to go extinct, says new study
New research led by the University of Oxford has revealed that the most endangered turtle and crocodile species are those that are most unique. Their loss could have widespread impacts on the ecosystems they live in, since ...
Evolution
Mar 28, 2023
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Conserving wildlife can help mitigate climate change by supercharging ecosystem carbon sinks
Protecting wildlife across the world could significantly enhance natural carbon capture and storage by supercharging ecosystem carbon sinks, a new study led by Yale School of the Environment Oastler Professor of Population ...
Ecology
Mar 28, 2023
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Species don't live in isolation: What changing threats to four marsupials tell us about the future
Conserving native wildlife is a challenging task and Australia's unenviable extinction record shows us we urgently need more sophisticated and effective approaches.
Plants & Animals
Mar 22, 2023
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