Tag #Biodiversity

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Colombian Biologist Wins Whitley Award for Spider Monkey Conservation

Biologist Andrés Link won the 2025 Whitley Award for his work with Fundación Proyecto Primates in restoring 30 hectares of habitat for critically endangered brown spider monkeys in Colombia's Magdalena Medio region, connecting fragmented forests and engaging local communities.

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Life on Land
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UK Biosecurity Budget: Invasive Species Funding Falls Far Short

Less than 1% of the UK's £250 million biosecurity budget was spent on tackling invasive species in 2023, despite the significant economic and ecological damage they cause, prompting conservationists to call for increased funding and stricter border controls.

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Fijian Ocean Expedition Reveals Thriving Ecosystems

A National Geographic Pristine Seas expedition, led by Dr. Keiron Fraser, is exploring largely unexplored Fijian waters, with Charlene Erasito, a 30-year-old Rotuman PhD student, as the only female Pacific Islander aboard; initial findings reveal diverse and healthy ecosystems.

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Life Below Water
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EU Reclassifies Wolf Protection Status, Allowing for Independent Population Management

The European Parliament finalized the reclassification of the wolf from a strictly protected to a protected species, allowing member states to independently manage wolf populations; this follows a decade of successful repopulation, resulting in 21,500 wolves in Europe, despite annual livestock losse...

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Deep Ocean Exploration: 99.999% Unseen

A new study reveals that humans have only explored less than 0.001% of the deep ocean floor, an area smaller than Rhode Island, primarily near the U.S., Japan, and New Zealand, highlighting the vast unknown and the need for further exploration.

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Life Below Water
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UK Government Opposes Swift Brick Amendment Despite Widespread Support

Hannah Bourne-Taylor's campaign to mandate a £35 swift brick in all new UK homes faces unexpected opposition from the Labour government, despite widespread support and minimal cost, raising concerns about the balance between ecological preservation and political expediency.

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80% of England's Peatlands are Degraded: New Map Reveals

A new map of England's peatlands shows that 80% are dry and degraded, releasing carbon into the atmosphere; the map, created using satellite imagery and AI, will help in restoration efforts.

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Climate Action
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Social Housing Residents Reap Benefits from Enhanced Biodiversity Initiatives

Residents of Montgomery Manor and Lowry Court in Northern Ireland are enjoying the benefits of newly created gardens which feature native plants and wildlife-friendly features, highlighting the positive impact of biodiversity in social housing, despite the lack of government mandate.

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Habitat Fragmentation Causes Inbreeding and Birth Defects in German Red Deer

Habitat fragmentation from roads and settlements causes increasing inbreeding in red deer and other animals in Germany, leading to documented cases of severe birth defects and reduced adaptability. A nationwide wildlife corridor plan with at least 100 wildlife crossings is proposed to counter this.

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Life on Land
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£5m Cross-Border Project to Save Red Squirrels

A nearly £5 million cross-border project aims to save red squirrels in northern England and southern Scotland by controlling grey squirrel populations, restoring habitats, and engaging communities over five years, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Life on Land
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EU Parliament Votes to Reduce Wolf Protections

The European Parliament in Strasbourg approved a proposal to ease the protection of wolves, potentially allowing culling, due to increasing conflicts with livestock. A final vote is scheduled for soon, and the change follows pressure from member states experiencing high wolf populations.

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Over 20 Mosquito Species Confirmed in Scotland

A Scottish citizen science project has confirmed the presence of over 20 mosquito species across Scotland, including Shetland, challenging previous understanding and highlighting climate change's impact on insect distribution.

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