New population of rare Irrawaddy dolphins found in Palawan
A new Philippine population of critically-endangered Irrawaddy dolphins was reported recently by WWF-Philippines.
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News tagged with vulnerable species
Spiny lobster noises may be heard up to 3 kilometers away
Noises produced by European spiny lobsters—known as antennal rasps—may be detectable up to 3 kilometers underwater, according to a study in Scientific Reports. The sound, created when lobsters rub an extension of their ...
Plants & Animals
May 21, 2020
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The wild relatives of major vegetables, needed for climate resilience, are in danger
Growing up in the wild makes plants tough. Wild plants evolve to survive the whims of nature and thrive in difficult conditions, including extreme climate conditions, poor soils, and pests and disease. Their better-known ...
Ecology
Dec 13, 2019
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Non-native species should count in conservation – even in Australia
As the world struggles to keep tabs on biodiversity decline, conservation largely relies on a single international database to track life on Earth. It is a mammoth and impressive undertaking—but a glaring omission from ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 3, 2019
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Research predicts overlap of tunas, sharks and ships at sea
Maps that show where sharks and tunas roam in the eastern Pacific Ocean, and where fishing vessels travel in this vast expanse, could help ocean managers to identify regions of the high seas where vulnerable species may be ...
Ecology
Mar 13, 2019
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How forest fragmentation affects birds depends on their wings
A new study shows why tropical birds are likely to be more vulnerable to forest fragmentation, and suggests conservation policies need to take into account the role of climate in determining the ability of animals to move ...
Plants & Animals
May 29, 2023
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Great white sharks dive deep into warm-water whirlpools in the Atlantic
It's always good to know where great white sharks are likely to be swimming. That's true if you're a nervous beachgoer, a fishing boat trying to avoid illegal bycatch, or a marine biologist hoping to conserve this vulnerable ...
Ecology
Jun 18, 2018
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Chromosome-scale genome of a gentle giant enables insights into the genetic health of a threatened population
The Aldabra giant tortoise is one of only two giant tortoise species left in the world, and it is currently on the threatened list. Conservation efforts are underway, but more and better tools to improve the chance of long-term ...
Ecology
Oct 11, 2022
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Some shark species more likely to die during fisheries capture than others
A team of researchers from Monash University, in collaboration with Flinders University has, for the first time, investigated how varied breathing modes of different shark species affect the chances of shark and ray death ...
Ecology
Aug 31, 2015
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Acacia trees crucial to Israel's desert bats, study finds
Greater conservation of threatened acacia trees is needed to preserve vulnerable species of rare insectivorous bats in Israel, according to new research by biologists at the University of Bristol. Dense areas of flourishing ...
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Feb 20, 2013
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