Tag #Conservation

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Wadden Sea Biodiversity Declines Significantly Over Decades

A study in Global Change Biology reveals a decades-long decline in Wadden Sea biodiversity, with reduced populations of Atlantic cod, flatfish, shellfish, seagrass, and several bird species since the early 2000s, impacting the ecosystem's stability and species interactions.

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Orcas Use Kelp Tools for Massages

Researchers using drones observed Southern Resident orcas in Washington State's coastal waters engaging in "allokelping," using kelp to massage each other, potentially for hygiene or social bonding, highlighting unique tool use in marine mammals.

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Climate Change Impacts on UK Marine Species: Habitat Shifts and Conservation Challenges

A study predicts increased suitable habitats for some endangered UK marine species like rays, sharks, and oysters due to climate change, while others face habitat loss, potentially impacting marine protected area management.

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Record Pangolin Scale Seizure in Nigeria Highlights Global Trafficking Network

Nigerian authorities seized 840 kilograms of pangolin scales, a significant blow to international wildlife trafficking networks operating between central and western African forests, through Nigerian ports, and into Asian markets, revealing the challenges of combating this lucrative illegal trade.

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Global Seahorse Smuggling: 5 Million Seized, New Trade Routes Found

A study in Conservation Biology reveals that nearly 5 million smuggled seahorses, worth an estimated $21 million, were seized globally between 2010 and 2021, highlighting new smuggling routes to Europe and Latin America and the inadequacy of current legal sanctions.

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Overfishing Erodes Bluefin Tuna's Genetic Diversity, But Conservation Efforts Show Promise

A study using 90 ancient and modern DNA samples reveals that overfishing since 1800 has significantly reduced the genetic diversity of Mediterranean bluefin tuna, impacting its ability to adapt to climate change, but recent conservation measures have led to population recovery.

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Death of Legendary Tigress Arrowhead in Ranthambore

Arrowhead, a famed tigress in Rajasthan's Ranthambore National Park, died last week at age 11 from an illness; known for her crocodile-hunting skills, her death was mourned by wildlife enthusiasts.

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Mexico Tops Online Jaguar Parts Trade

A study reveals Mexico as the top online seller of jaguar parts, surpassing Bolivia, with 713 posts found on various platforms between 2011 and 2022, generating nearly $2 million in sales and impacting an estimated 1.4%-1.7% of Mexico's jaguar population.

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Yungang Grottoes: Advanced Preservation Techniques Secure Cultural Legacy

The Yungang Research Institute in Shanxi, China, is employing advanced technology and interdisciplinary collaboration to preserve the Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring 45 major caves and over 50,000 statues, by implementing a precision monitoring network, completing maintenanc...

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UK's Largest Delphinium Garden Opens for Charity

Colin Parton, a 70-year-old Leeds resident, created the UK's largest Delphinium garden in memory of his wife, featuring over 100 cultivars, 21 of which are endangered; he's opening it this weekend for charity.

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Rhino Dehorning Significantly Reduces Poaching in Kruger National Park

A seven-year study in South Africa's Kruger National Park demonstrates that dehorning 2,000+ rhinoceroses reduced poaching by 78% in eight reserves, highlighting the effectiveness of this invasive but necessary conservation method despite ongoing challenges.

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Record-Breaking Rhino Translocation to Rwanda

Seventy white rhinos were transported 3,400km from South Africa to Rwanda's Akagera National Park in a record-breaking relocation effort to combat poaching and boost the species' population, with a veterinary team monitoring their adaptation.

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