Wildlife Conservation and Protection
- www.theguardian.com Greater gliders risk being wiped out after drastically undercounted government survey, campaigners say
Forest Alliance of NSW report says current regulations are a ‘licence to kill’ endangered species in four state forests where logging is scheduled
- phys.org Airborne DNA tech transforms endangered wildlife monitoring
University of Queensland researchers have created new tools that could change how conservation experts monitor and protect some of Australia's most endangered species.
- www.theguardian.com Woman pleads guilty over attempt to smuggle turtles by kayak into Canada
Wan Yee Ng was arrested in June with a bag of 29 turtles as she prepared to paddle across Lake Wallace, affidavit says
- solarpunks.net This bird came back from extinction - now scientists in a glider are teaching it to migrate
Extinct in central Europe for 300 years, 36 northern bald ibis are following an ultralight aircraft on their long-forgotten migration route from Austria to Spain Fritz was inspired by the 1996 film...
- phys.org Avian enthusiasts try to counter the deadly risk of Chicago high-rises for migrating birds
With a neon-green net in hand, Annette Prince briskly walks a downtown Chicago plaza at dawn, looking left and right as she goes.
- phys.org An independent panel reports findings into loss of marine life off the North East and Yorkshire coast
An independent expert panel has today (20 January) published its findings into the loss of marine life off the North East and Yorkshire coast. It follows a series of mass mortalities of crabs and lobsters that were recorded along the Northeast and North Yorkshire coasts during the autumn and winter ...
- www.sciencedaily.com Drier winter habitat impacts songbirds' ability to survive migration
A new study shows environmental conditions in migratory birds' winter homes carry over to affect their ability to survive spring migration and the breeding season.
- www.nytimes.com 3 Idaho Big-Game Guides Led Illegal Mountain Lion Hunts, U.S. Says
The three face federal charges for leading hunts as part of an unlicensed outfitting business separate from their employer, federal prosecutors said.
- phys.org The true global impact of species-loss caused by humans is far greater than expected, study reveals
The extinction of hundreds of bird species caused by humans over the last 130,000 years has led to substantial reductions in avian functional diversity—a measure of the range of different roles and functions that birds undertake within the environment—and resulted in the loss of approximately 3 bill...
> The extinction of hundreds of bird species caused by humans over the last 130,000 years has led to substantial reductions in avian functional diversity—a measure of the range of different roles and functions that birds undertake within the environment—and resulted in the loss of approximately 3 billion years of unique evolutionary history, according to a new study published in Science.
- www.theguardian.com Alpine dingoes at risk of extinction after Victorian government extends right to cull
At least 468 shot by government controllers last year out of an estimated population of as few as 2,640 in the state’s east, advocates say
- www.downtoearth.org.in Only 10% of nations fulfil their biodiversity commitments ahead of COP16, reveals NBSAP tracker
As the COP16 biodiversity conference approaches, only 10 per cent of nations have met their pledges to protect biodiversity, raising significant concerns.
- www.theguardian.com Firefly species may blink out as US seeks to list it as endangered for first time
Bethany Beach firefly, found in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia, faces dangers to habitat because of climate change
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Why Rewilding Should Be More Anarchist
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A video discussing the tension and trade offs between conventional rewilding and guerrilla rewilding.
- phys.org 'Palm-sized birds' extinct in the wild since 1988 make 'monumental' return to island
It's been 35 years since this "cerulean blue and cinnamon" colored bird has flown free in the wild.
- www.latimes.com ‘It’s really sad’: River dries up abruptly in Bakersfield, leaving thousands of dead fish
A sudden shutoff of water supplies has dried up the Kern River in Bakersfield, leaving thousands of dead fish on the parched riverbed.
- phys.org Scientists urge new conservation approach to save vulnerable species from climate change impacts
A team of international scientists alarmed by the loss of biodiversity across the world due to climate change has proposed a new approach to managing vulnerable landscapes, focusing on sites that are least impacted by changing weather.
- phys.org 'Emergency' declared over falling UK butterfly numbers
Conservationists on Wednesday voiced concern at a fall in the number of butterflies found in the UK, declaring a "butterfly emergency" and calling for greater protections for under-threat species.
- phys.org Another new wasp species discovered by researchers
A newly identified wasp species, Chrysonotomyia susbelli, has been discovered in Houston, Texas, marking the 18th new species identified by Rice University's Scott Egan and his research team since 2014. The discovery, the fourth wasp species found on the university grounds in seven years, reveals th...
- www.huffpost.com Biden Administration Is Trying To Eliminate Protections For Gray Wolves
The Biden administration asked an appeals court to revive a Trump-era rule that lifted remaining Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in the U.S.
> The Biden administration asked an appeals court to revive a Trump-era rule that lifted remaining Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in the U.S.
- theconversation.com As attitudes toward wild predators shift, Colorado voters weigh a ban on hunting mountain lions
Colorado has spectacular scenery, but it comes with wild animals, and they sometimes wander into town. A ballot measure that would ban hunting wild cats is the latest test of public views on hunting.
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How a bag of Cheetos had a huge impact on a national park ecosystem
apnews.com A bag of Cheetos created a huge impact on a national park ecosystemIt’s pretty simple — leave no trace. But at least one person didn’t get the message and left behind a bag of Cheetos at Carlsbad Caverns National Park during a visit earlier this summer.
- phys.org Pair of rare Amur tiger cubs debuting at Minnesota Zoo are raising hopes for the endangered species
A pair of rare Amur tiger cubs are making their public debut at the Minnesota Zoo, raising hopes for preserving an endangered species that's native to far eastern Russia and northern China.
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After half a century, the Apache trout swims off the threatened species list
www.hcn.org After half a century, the Apache trout swims off the threatened species list - High Country NewsArizona’s state fish is doing well but faces a daunting future.
- www.theguardian.com Fear for koalas after bushwalker finds fire ant nests in Queensland sanctuary
Calls for suppression efforts to be extended after at least five nests discovered at Logan in the Daisy Hill koala bushlands
- phys.org Endangered species rebounds in California a century after being wiped out
All on its own, an endangered species is making a fierce comeback in California, newly published state wildlife data show.
> All on its own, an endangered species is making a fierce comeback in California, newly published state wildlife data show.
- news.mongabay.com First-ever global atlas shines light on large mammal migrations
Every year, massive herds of large mammals take on arduous long-distance migrations to find food, favorable weather and a suitable place to raise their young. An international team of scientists has now launched the first-ever online atlas showcasing the migration paths of several hooved mammals, al...
- seaturtles.org Lawsuit to Protect Leatherbacks Advances | Turtle Island Restoration Network
By Todd Steiner When the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) allowed the sablefish fishery to expand into designated critical habitat for leatherback sea turtles, Turtle Island and Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) went into action and filed a federal lawsuit challenging the opening of ...
> When the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) allowed the sablefish fishery to expand into designated critical habitat for leatherback sea turtles, Turtle Island and Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) went into action and filed a federal lawsuit challenging the opening of nearly 2,000 square miles of leatherback sea turtle critical habitat to sablefish pot fishing.
- phys.org Hit or miss: Collisions affect raptors on a global scale
What do windows, vehicles, power lines, fences, communication towers, wind turbines, and airfields all have in common? They block the flight path of raptors—sometimes with fatal consequences.
cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/13080829 >> What do windows, vehicles, power lines, fences, communication towers, wind turbines, and airfields all have in common? They block the flight path of raptors—sometimes with fatal consequences.
- phys.org Critically endangered California condor shot and killed in Colorado
A rare California condor passing through southwestern Colorado was shot and killed this year, and state and federal authorities on Wednesday asked the public to help track down those responsible.
- phys.org Japanese island eradicates rabbit-killing mongoose
Japan has wiped out all mongooses on a subtropical island, officials said, after the animals ignored the venomous snakes they were brought in to hunt and preyed on endangered local rabbits instead.
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What Are The Consequence Of Biodiversity Loss?
earth.org What Are The Consequence Of Biodiversity Loss? | Earth.OrgFrom loss of ecosystem stability and resilience to the decline in ecosystem services, biodiversity loss has far-reaching consequences.
- www.resilience.org Feeding the birds
Because the birds you attract to a habitat — rather than just a feeder — will be eating a varied diet — including those mosquitos. And you will also be creating space for other mosquito predators, like frogs, bats, mantises, turtles and more. You are rebuilding the balanced world a little bit at a t...
- www.theguardian.com Greece tourist port flooded with hundreds of thousands of dead fish
Authorities in Volos say affected area spans kilometres and could cause environmental disaster for other species
>Experts said the problem was caused by historic floods last year that inundated Thessaly plane farther north. The floods refilled a nearby lake that had been drained in 1962 in a bid to fight malaria, swelling it to three times its normal size. > >Since then the lake waters have receded drastically, forcing the freshwater fish toward the Volos port that empties into the Pagasetic Gulf and the Aegean Sea, where they cannot survive. > >Note: I'm not sure I understand the reason why this happened or how the net would have >A net was not placed at the mouth of the river leading into Volos, the experts said. When the fish met the sea, the saltwater likely killed them.
Note: I'm not too sure how the suggested net would have protected the fish. Wouldn't they be caught in it and crashed by other fish?
- phys.org This bird species was extinct in Europe. Now it's back, and humans must help it migrate for winter
How do you teach a bird how, and where, to fly? The distinctive Northern Bald Ibis, hunted essentially to extinction by the 17th century, was revived by breeding and rewilding efforts over the last two decades. But the birds—known for their distinctive black-and-iridescent green plumage, bald red he...
- phys.org A rare orchid survives on a few tracts of prairie. Researchers want to learn its secrets
On a remote tallgrass prairie in North Dakota, a secretive orchid pokes up from the ground. You'll only find it if you know where to look.
- www.nytimes.com Scientists Made a List of Lost Birds and Now They Want Us to Find Them
Some 144 bird species had not been seen in at least a decade, but a project by conservation organizations proposes they all may still be hidden somewhere in the wild.
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- news.mongabay.com Time to highlight South Asia’s less-studied vultures: Interview with Krishna Bhusal
KATHMANDU — The story of South Asia’s vultures has been a tragedy played out at warp speed, especially for griffon vultures, characterized by a slim head and long, slender neck, and belonging to the genus Gyps. Populations of these raptors are believed to have collapsed by as much as 99% between the...
- phys.org Tropical beetles unknown to science at higher risk of extinction, researchers warn
Humans are having a devastating effect on biodiversity, but the impacts might be worse than we thought.