27 New Species Discovered in Deforested Peruvian Amazon
A joint expedition of scientists and the Awajún indigenous community discovered 27 new species in Peru's Alto Mayo rainforest, including three new amphibians and four new mammals, highlighting the region's biodiversity and the need for a conservation corridor that integrates local communities.
27 New Species Discovered in Deforested Peruvian Amazon
A joint expedition of scientists and the Awajún indigenous community discovered 27 new species in Peru's Alto Mayo rainforest, including three new amphibians and four new mammals, highlighting the region's biodiversity and the need for a conservation corridor that integrates local communities.
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16% Bias Score
EU Downgrades Wolf Protection Status Amid Population Growth
The European Union has downgraded the protection status of wolves, allowing for potential hunting despite a population increase from 11,000 in 2012 to over 20,000 in 2023, driven by lobbying from agricultural interests and despite public opposition.
EU Downgrades Wolf Protection Status Amid Population Growth
The European Union has downgraded the protection status of wolves, allowing for potential hunting despite a population increase from 11,000 in 2012 to over 20,000 in 2023, driven by lobbying from agricultural interests and despite public opposition.
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48% Bias Score
EU Downgrades Wolf Protection Status Amidst Agricultural Concerns
The European Union recently downgraded the protection status of wolves from "strictly protected" to "protected", allowing hunting to address agricultural concerns despite public opposition and potential ecological risks; the decision follows a proposal from the European Parliament and a survey showi...
EU Downgrades Wolf Protection Status Amidst Agricultural Concerns
The European Union recently downgraded the protection status of wolves from "strictly protected" to "protected", allowing hunting to address agricultural concerns despite public opposition and potential ecological risks; the decision follows a proposal from the European Parliament and a survey showi...
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20% Bias Score
230 New Species Discovered in Mekong Region, Underscoring Biodiversity Crisis
In 2023, scientists in Southeast Asia's Mekong region discovered 230 new species of plants and vertebrates, including a camouflaged lizard, a vampire-named mammal, and a leafless orchid, bringing the total discovered since 1997 to 3,623, highlighting the region's biodiversity but also the urgent nee...
230 New Species Discovered in Mekong Region, Underscoring Biodiversity Crisis
In 2023, scientists in Southeast Asia's Mekong region discovered 230 new species of plants and vertebrates, including a camouflaged lizard, a vampire-named mammal, and a leafless orchid, bringing the total discovered since 1997 to 3,623, highlighting the region's biodiversity but also the urgent nee...
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24% Bias Score
230+ New Species Found in Mekong Region, Highlighting Biodiversity and Conservation Concerns
Scientists in Southeast Asia's Mekong region discovered over 230 new plant and vertebrate species in 2023, raising the total to 3623 since 1997, but many face threats from human activity.
230+ New Species Found in Mekong Region, Highlighting Biodiversity and Conservation Concerns
Scientists in Southeast Asia's Mekong region discovered over 230 new plant and vertebrate species in 2023, raising the total to 3623 since 1997, but many face threats from human activity.
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32% Bias Score
Six Critically Endangered Mekong Catfish Caught, Released in Cambodia
Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish, reaching up to 3 meters long and 300 kilograms, were caught and released in Cambodia within five days, offering unprecedented hope for the species' survival and highlighting the success of ongoing conservation efforts.
Six Critically Endangered Mekong Catfish Caught, Released in Cambodia
Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish, reaching up to 3 meters long and 300 kilograms, were caught and released in Cambodia within five days, offering unprecedented hope for the species' survival and highlighting the success of ongoing conservation efforts.
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20% Bias Score
Guyana Rainforest Expedition Yields 20 Potential New Species, Informs Conservation Efforts
A team of scientists from Chicago's Field Museum completed a month-long expedition to Guyana's remote Amazon rainforest, discovering 20 potential new species and collecting vital data to support Guyana's 2030 conservation goals, collaborating with local communities and institutions.
Guyana Rainforest Expedition Yields 20 Potential New Species, Informs Conservation Efforts
A team of scientists from Chicago's Field Museum completed a month-long expedition to Guyana's remote Amazon rainforest, discovering 20 potential new species and collecting vital data to support Guyana's 2030 conservation goals, collaborating with local communities and institutions.
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40% Bias Score
EU Downgrades Wolf Protection Status Amidst Farmer Concerns and Environmental Opposition
The European Union recently downgraded the protection status of wolves, allowing for regulated hunting to address farmer concerns about livestock predation, despite a 70% public disapproval and concerns from environmental groups about the long-term impact on wolf populations.
EU Downgrades Wolf Protection Status Amidst Farmer Concerns and Environmental Opposition
The European Union recently downgraded the protection status of wolves, allowing for regulated hunting to address farmer concerns about livestock predation, despite a 70% public disapproval and concerns from environmental groups about the long-term impact on wolf populations.
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40% Bias Score
Finnish Volunteers Combat Climate Change to Save Endangered Saimaa Ringed Seals
To combat the effects of climate change on the endangered Saimaa ringed seal, 300 volunteers in Finland build artificial snowdrifts, resulting in the seal population growing to 495 from fewer than 200 in the late 1980s, with over 300 pups born in these artificial shelters since 2014.
Finnish Volunteers Combat Climate Change to Save Endangered Saimaa Ringed Seals
To combat the effects of climate change on the endangered Saimaa ringed seal, 300 volunteers in Finland build artificial snowdrifts, resulting in the seal population growing to 495 from fewer than 200 in the late 1980s, with over 300 pups born in these artificial shelters since 2014.
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36% Bias Score
230 New Species Discovered in Mekong Region, but Face Immediate Extinction Threats
Scientists in the Greater Mekong region discovered 230 new species in 2023, including plants, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and mammals, bringing the total discovered since 1997 to 3,623; however, many are already threatened by human activities like habitat loss and illegal wildlife trade.
230 New Species Discovered in Mekong Region, but Face Immediate Extinction Threats
Scientists in the Greater Mekong region discovered 230 new species in 2023, including plants, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and mammals, bringing the total discovered since 1997 to 3,623; however, many are already threatened by human activities like habitat loss and illegal wildlife trade.
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24% Bias Score
Mediterranean Mako Shark's Unprecedented Tracking Reveals Need for Broader Conservation
A shortfin mako shark in the Mediterranean was successfully tagged and tracked for the first time, traveling over 750 miles in 54 days, challenging existing conservation strategies and highlighting the need for broader protection measures due to its extensive movements.
Mediterranean Mako Shark's Unprecedented Tracking Reveals Need for Broader Conservation
A shortfin mako shark in the Mediterranean was successfully tagged and tracked for the first time, traveling over 750 miles in 54 days, challenging existing conservation strategies and highlighting the need for broader protection measures due to its extensive movements.
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20% Bias Score
Six Endangered Mekong Catfish Caught, Offering Hope for Species' Survival
Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish were caught and released in Cambodia, offering hope for the species' survival after a recent population decline of 80% due to overfishing and dam construction. The discovery, involving collaborative efforts with local fishermen, provides crucial data fo...
Six Endangered Mekong Catfish Caught, Offering Hope for Species' Survival
Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish were caught and released in Cambodia, offering hope for the species' survival after a recent population decline of 80% due to overfishing and dam construction. The discovery, involving collaborative efforts with local fishermen, provides crucial data fo...
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20% Bias Score