Tag #Conservation

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Centennial of the Last Wild Barbary Lion Photograph

A century ago, a military photographer unknowingly captured the last known wild image of a Barbary lion, highlighting human impact on a species revered in North African folklore and Roman history, ultimately leading to its extinction in the wild.

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Life on Land
bbc.com
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Drones Trialed to Combat Peatland Wildfires in Northern Ireland

The River Blackwater Catchment Trust is using surveillance drones and plans to trial large agricultural spraying drones to detect and extinguish wildfires in the Slieve Beagh peatland, aiming to deter arson and protect this vital ecosystem.

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Climate Action
smh.com.au
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Exmouth Gulf Declared Marine Park to Protect Biodiversity

The Western Australian government announced the creation of a 2600-square-kilometer marine park in the Exmouth Gulf, with at least 30% designated as a no-fishing zone, to safeguard its globally significant marine habitat and biodiversity, following years of community consultation and a recommendatio...

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Estonia's bogs: From feared spirits' homes to tourism hotspots

Covering a fifth of Estonia, once feared bogs are now central to the nation's culture and ecology, offering unique tourism experiences like guided bog-shoe treks and showcasing the country's efforts in conservation and sustainable tourism.

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32% Bias Score

Life on Land
theguardian.com
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Orchid Hunt Highlights Fragmented South Downs Biodiversity

An expert searching for Spiranthes spiralis orchids on Wolstonbury Hill in West Sussex found none, despite their presence on nearby hills, illustrating the complex factors influencing their distribution within the South Downs' diverse microhabitats, which have lost over 90% of mature chalk grassland...

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Life on Land
dw.com
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Kenya's Zero Rhino Poaching: A Model for Conservation

Kenya's effective anti-poaching strategies, including advanced technology and a strict 2013 law, have resulted in zero rhino poaching incidents in the past five years; the country now boasts 1,605 rhinos and serves as a model for other nations.

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Life on Land
nos.nl
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Thousands of Neglected Public Artworks in the Netherlands

The Netherlands has over 10,000 public artworks, many of which are neglected due to a lack of long-term maintenance plans and unclear responsibility, despite the recent increase in appreciation during the COVID-19 lockdowns.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
sueddeutsche.de
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Climate Change Alters Migration Patterns of Large Birds in Germany

Due to milder winters caused by climate change, large migratory birds in Germany are altering their migration patterns, with some species arriving later, shortening their migration routes, or forgoing long-distance travel altogether, according to the Naturschutzbund Deutschland (Nabu).

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Climate Action
edition.cnn.com
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Walk the Earth" Showcases Africa's Last Super Tuskers

Italian photographer Federico Veronesi's new book, "Walk the Earth," documents Africa's dwindling population of super tusker elephants, highlighting their vulnerability to poaching and the importance of conservation.

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nrc.nl
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Wij, beren": A Children's Book Exploring Bear Perspectives

Lotte Stegeman's and Marieke ten Berge's new non-fiction book, "Wij, beren" (We, bears), uses the brown bear's perspective to explore eight bear species, their unique characteristics, and the impact of human actions on their lives.

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europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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Drone Technology Enhances Great Wall Preservation in Shanxi

In Shanxi, China, drone technology is revolutionizing the inspection of the 1,400-kilometer-long Great Wall, improving efficiency, safety, and accuracy by providing real-time data and enabling rapid responses to threats such as unauthorized excavation and agricultural damage.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Ontario Turtle Hospital's Critical Role in Wetland Ecosystem Health

The Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre, Canada's only accredited wildlife turtle hospital, released over 5,000 turtles last year and is on track to surpass that number in 2023, highlighting the critical role the centre plays in the survival of Ontario's turtle populations and the health of wetland e...

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Life Below Water

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