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Poacher's Killing of Endangered Amur Leopard Lucy Spurs Stricter Anti-Poaching Measures
In the late 1990s, a critically injured Amur leopard, Lucy, was killed by a poacher in Russia's Primorsky Krai before she could be rescued; this event, with only 30 leopards remaining at the time, spurred stricter anti-poaching measures and resulted in the first lengthy prison sentence for such a cr...
Poacher's Killing of Endangered Amur Leopard Lucy Spurs Stricter Anti-Poaching Measures
In the late 1990s, a critically injured Amur leopard, Lucy, was killed by a poacher in Russia's Primorsky Krai before she could be rescued; this event, with only 30 leopards remaining at the time, spurred stricter anti-poaching measures and resulted in the first lengthy prison sentence for such a cr...
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48% Bias Score
Unsustainable Seafood Consumption Drives Biodiversity Loss
A new University of Zurich study reveals a 20% decline in species numbers due to human activity, emphasizing the need for sustainable food choices; unsustainable consumption of luxury foods like shark fin soup, bluefin tuna, pangolin, bushmeat, and wild sturgeon caviar is driving many species toward...
Unsustainable Seafood Consumption Drives Biodiversity Loss
A new University of Zurich study reveals a 20% decline in species numbers due to human activity, emphasizing the need for sustainable food choices; unsustainable consumption of luxury foods like shark fin soup, bluefin tuna, pangolin, bushmeat, and wild sturgeon caviar is driving many species toward...
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48% Bias Score
Conservation Actions Successfully Reverse Biodiversity Loss in Some Species
A review of 67,217 animal species shows that targeted conservation actions, such as habitat protection and breeding programs, improved the status of many species, particularly in isolated areas; however, six times more species are declining than recovering, highlighting the need for preventative mea...
Conservation Actions Successfully Reverse Biodiversity Loss in Some Species
A review of 67,217 animal species shows that targeted conservation actions, such as habitat protection and breeding programs, improved the status of many species, particularly in isolated areas; however, six times more species are declining than recovering, highlighting the need for preventative mea...
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24% Bias Score
Human Activities Cause Near 20% Global Species Decline
A synthesis of more than 2,000 studies reveals that human activities have caused an almost 20% decline in average species numbers at impacted sites globally, with reptiles, amphibians, and mammals experiencing the most significant losses due to habitat change, resource exploitation, climate change, ...
Human Activities Cause Near 20% Global Species Decline
A synthesis of more than 2,000 studies reveals that human activities have caused an almost 20% decline in average species numbers at impacted sites globally, with reptiles, amphibians, and mammals experiencing the most significant losses due to habitat change, resource exploitation, climate change, ...
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28% Bias Score
Nature's Best Photography: 30 Years of Inspiring Conservation
Nature's Best Photography (NBP), a 30-year-old international competition founded by Stephen and Deborah Freligh, showcases award-winning nature photography, inspiring conservation and environmental awareness through powerful visual storytelling, with exhibitions globally and a growing community of p...
Nature's Best Photography: 30 Years of Inspiring Conservation
Nature's Best Photography (NBP), a 30-year-old international competition founded by Stephen and Deborah Freligh, showcases award-winning nature photography, inspiring conservation and environmental awareness through powerful visual storytelling, with exhibitions globally and a growing community of p...
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32% Bias Score
Hope for Endangered Freshwater Fish: A Global Collaboration
In response to dwindling freshwater fish populations due to pollution, climate change, and overfishing, a global community of fish hobbyists maintains "insurance populations" of endangered species in their tanks, with varying degrees of success in reintroduction efforts.
Hope for Endangered Freshwater Fish: A Global Collaboration
In response to dwindling freshwater fish populations due to pollution, climate change, and overfishing, a global community of fish hobbyists maintains "insurance populations" of endangered species in their tanks, with varying degrees of success in reintroduction efforts.
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48% Bias Score
Rising Crocodile Attacks in Indonesia: 179 Attacks, 92 Deaths in 2022
Indonesia experienced 179 fatal crocodile attacks in 2022, exceeding Australia's numbers significantly, primarily due to habitat loss from mining and agriculture, and lack of protective measures.
Rising Crocodile Attacks in Indonesia: 179 Attacks, 92 Deaths in 2022
Indonesia experienced 179 fatal crocodile attacks in 2022, exceeding Australia's numbers significantly, primarily due to habitat loss from mining and agriculture, and lack of protective measures.
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44% Bias Score
World's Oldest Geckos Found in New Zealand
Two Waitaha geckos, Antoinette (64) and Brucie-Baby (60), were discovered on New Zealand's Motunau Island, surpassing the lifespan of other lizards and highlighting the success of predator-free conservation.
World's Oldest Geckos Found in New Zealand
Two Waitaha geckos, Antoinette (64) and Brucie-Baby (60), were discovered on New Zealand's Motunau Island, surpassing the lifespan of other lizards and highlighting the success of predator-free conservation.
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16% Bias Score
Labor Passes Bill Protecting Tasmanian Salmon Farming Amidst Environmental Concerns
Australia's Labor party passed a bill protecting Tasmanian salmon farming from environmental review, despite concerns about its impact on the endangered Maugean skate and internal party opposition, prioritizing electoral concerns over environmental objections.
Labor Passes Bill Protecting Tasmanian Salmon Farming Amidst Environmental Concerns
Australia's Labor party passed a bill protecting Tasmanian salmon farming from environmental review, despite concerns about its impact on the endangered Maugean skate and internal party opposition, prioritizing electoral concerns over environmental objections.
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40% Bias Score
Palace Museum Blends Science and Tradition to Preserve Imperial Artifacts
In Beijing's Palace Museum, 150 restorers use X-ray diffraction and traditional methods to preserve over 1.8 million artifacts, including a Forbidden City roof tile currently under analysis for discoloration, showcasing a blend of modern science and ancient techniques to protect China's cultural her...
Palace Museum Blends Science and Tradition to Preserve Imperial Artifacts
In Beijing's Palace Museum, 150 restorers use X-ray diffraction and traditional methods to preserve over 1.8 million artifacts, including a Forbidden City roof tile currently under analysis for discoloration, showcasing a blend of modern science and ancient techniques to protect China's cultural her...
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16% Bias Score
New Nonpartisan Group Aims to Unite Americans Around Conservation
Nature Is Nonpartisan, a new nonprofit launching March 20, 2025, in South Dakota, seeks to unite Americans across the political spectrum in support of conservation, contrasting with current partisan divisions.
New Nonpartisan Group Aims to Unite Americans Around Conservation
Nature Is Nonpartisan, a new nonprofit launching March 20, 2025, in South Dakota, seeks to unite Americans across the political spectrum in support of conservation, contrasting with current partisan divisions.
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60% Bias Score
Warmer Winters Spur Earlier Bat Emergence in Schleswig-Holstein
Tens of thousands of bats hibernate in Schleswig-Holstein, with almost 12,300 counted in 98 locations this winter; warmer winters cause earlier emergence from hibernation, impacting food availability; conservation efforts show population growth, but maintaining species diversity is key.
Warmer Winters Spur Earlier Bat Emergence in Schleswig-Holstein
Tens of thousands of bats hibernate in Schleswig-Holstein, with almost 12,300 counted in 98 locations this winter; warmer winters cause earlier emergence from hibernation, impacting food availability; conservation efforts show population growth, but maintaining species diversity is key.
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12% Bias Score
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