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Kenyan Man's 4.2 Million Butterfly Collection Seeks New Home
Steve Collins, a 74-year-old Kenyan agronomist, has spent over six decades building what is possibly Africa's largest private butterfly collection, containing more than 4.2 million specimens across hundreds of species, currently seeking a buyer or institution to house his $8 million collection to en...
Kenyan Man's 4.2 Million Butterfly Collection Seeks New Home
Steve Collins, a 74-year-old Kenyan agronomist, has spent over six decades building what is possibly Africa's largest private butterfly collection, containing more than 4.2 million specimens across hundreds of species, currently seeking a buyer or institution to house his $8 million collection to en...
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32% Bias Score
WWF 2024 Report: Mixed Results for Global Wildlife Conservation
The WWF's 2024 report shows mixed results for global wildlife: while some species like lynx and tigers are recovering, many others, including the European hedgehog, Borneo elephants (1,000 remaining), and Brillen penguins (9,900 breeding pairs down from 141,000), are facing drastic population declin...
WWF 2024 Report: Mixed Results for Global Wildlife Conservation
The WWF's 2024 report shows mixed results for global wildlife: while some species like lynx and tigers are recovering, many others, including the European hedgehog, Borneo elephants (1,000 remaining), and Brillen penguins (9,900 breeding pairs down from 141,000), are facing drastic population declin...
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48% Bias Score
Orca Whale Tahlequah Gives Birth Amidst Population Concerns
Tahlequah (J35), a Southern Resident killer whale known for her 2018 grieving display, gave birth to a female calf, J61, on December 20, 2023, in Puget Sound; however, concerns remain about J61's health and the overall endangered status of the Southern Resident population, which currently numbers 73...
Orca Whale Tahlequah Gives Birth Amidst Population Concerns
Tahlequah (J35), a Southern Resident killer whale known for her 2018 grieving display, gave birth to a female calf, J61, on December 20, 2023, in Puget Sound; however, concerns remain about J61's health and the overall endangered status of the Southern Resident population, which currently numbers 73...
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Scottish Charity's Novel Method Boosts Rare Aspen Tree Reproduction
In a Scottish Highlands nature reserve, a charity uses a unique method to make the rare aspen tree flower and produce seeds by stressing 104 specimens in a polytunnel, addressing the species' infrequent natural reproduction and contributing to rewilding efforts across Britain.
Scottish Charity's Novel Method Boosts Rare Aspen Tree Reproduction
In a Scottish Highlands nature reserve, a charity uses a unique method to make the rare aspen tree flower and produce seeds by stressing 104 specimens in a polytunnel, addressing the species' infrequent natural reproduction and contributing to rewilding efforts across Britain.
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36% Bias Score
AI-Powered Payment System Improves Rwandan Mountain Gorilla Welfare
A Rwandan trial uses sensors and AI to create a "person-to-animal-to-person" payment system for 19 mountain gorillas, connecting their needs (e.g., snare removal) with human caregivers who receive payment for completing the tasks, with plans to expand nationwide next year.
AI-Powered Payment System Improves Rwandan Mountain Gorilla Welfare
A Rwandan trial uses sensors and AI to create a "person-to-animal-to-person" payment system for 19 mountain gorillas, connecting their needs (e.g., snare removal) with human caregivers who receive payment for completing the tasks, with plans to expand nationwide next year.
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40% Bias Score
MWF Launches Book Showcasing 40 Years of Mauritian Conservation Success
The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF) launched "The Dodo's Legacy", a book documenting 40 years of conservation success in Mauritius and Rodrigues, at the Institut français de Maurice on December 13th, highlighting rescued species and restored habitats, with proceeds supporting ongoing efforts.
MWF Launches Book Showcasing 40 Years of Mauritian Conservation Success
The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF) launched "The Dodo's Legacy", a book documenting 40 years of conservation success in Mauritius and Rodrigues, at the Institut français de Maurice on December 13th, highlighting rescued species and restored habitats, with proceeds supporting ongoing efforts.
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WWF 2024 Report: Mixed Outlook for Global Wildlife Conservation
The WWF's 2024 report shows a mixed picture for global wildlife conservation: while some species like lynx and tigers are recovering, others such as Bornean elephants (approx. 1,000 left), West European hedgehogs, and Brillen penguins are facing dramatic declines due to human activities, including h...
WWF 2024 Report: Mixed Outlook for Global Wildlife Conservation
The WWF's 2024 report shows a mixed picture for global wildlife conservation: while some species like lynx and tigers are recovering, others such as Bornean elephants (approx. 1,000 left), West European hedgehogs, and Brillen penguins are facing dramatic declines due to human activities, including h...
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44% Bias Score
Biodiversity: From Concept to Global Concern
The term "biological diversity" gained prominence in the 1980s, formalized by the 2012 creation of IPBES and the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity, reflecting growing international concern following the IUCN's 1964 Red List of threatened ecosystems, which highlighted the impact of human activi...
Biodiversity: From Concept to Global Concern
The term "biological diversity" gained prominence in the 1980s, formalized by the 2012 creation of IPBES and the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity, reflecting growing international concern following the IUCN's 1964 Red List of threatened ecosystems, which highlighted the impact of human activi...
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20% Bias Score
Beehive Fences Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict in Kenya
A nine-year study in Kenya demonstrates that beehive fences deter elephants from damaging farms by up to 86%, offering a scalable, nature-based solution to human-elephant conflict exacerbated by growing human populations and climate change.
Beehive Fences Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict in Kenya
A nine-year study in Kenya demonstrates that beehive fences deter elephants from damaging farms by up to 86%, offering a scalable, nature-based solution to human-elephant conflict exacerbated by growing human populations and climate change.
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36% Bias Score
Hamburg's "Botschaft der Wildtiere" Attracts Thousands, Showcases German Wildlife
Hamburg's Hafencity opened "Botschaft der Wildtiere", a wildlife exhibition showcasing native species through interactive displays and workshops, attracting thousands of visitors since its August debut, with school programs booked through next summer and the first European Wildlife Film Awards to be...
Hamburg's "Botschaft der Wildtiere" Attracts Thousands, Showcases German Wildlife
Hamburg's Hafencity opened "Botschaft der Wildtiere", a wildlife exhibition showcasing native species through interactive displays and workshops, attracting thousands of visitors since its August debut, with school programs booked through next summer and the first European Wildlife Film Awards to be...
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44% Bias Score
African Parks: Conservation Model Under Scrutiny for Human Rights Abuses
African Parks, a conservation NGO managing 22 protected areas across 12 African countries, faces criticism for its militarized approach, alleged human rights abuses, lack of accountability, and displacement of local communities, despite its significant funding and stated commitment to conservation.
African Parks: Conservation Model Under Scrutiny for Human Rights Abuses
African Parks, a conservation NGO managing 22 protected areas across 12 African countries, faces criticism for its militarized approach, alleged human rights abuses, lack of accountability, and displacement of local communities, despite its significant funding and stated commitment to conservation.
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56% Bias Score
Two Dozen New Species Discovered in Peruvian Amazon
A 2022 expedition to Peru's Alto Mayo region discovered over two dozen new species, including four new mammals (a semi-aquatic mouse, spiny mouse, bat, and squirrel), highlighting exceptional biodiversity and the crucial role of indigenous knowledge in the research.
Two Dozen New Species Discovered in Peruvian Amazon
A 2022 expedition to Peru's Alto Mayo region discovered over two dozen new species, including four new mammals (a semi-aquatic mouse, spiny mouse, bat, and squirrel), highlighting exceptional biodiversity and the crucial role of indigenous knowledge in the research.
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20% Bias Score
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