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First Wild Leopard Shark Mating Observed: A "Threesome" Offers Conservation Insights
Scientists in New Caledonia filmed the first-ever recorded wild mating of endangered leopard sharks, a "threesome" involving two males and one female, providing crucial data for conservation efforts.
First Wild Leopard Shark Mating Observed: A "Threesome" Offers Conservation Insights
Scientists in New Caledonia filmed the first-ever recorded wild mating of endangered leopard sharks, a "threesome" involving two males and one female, providing crucial data for conservation efforts.
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4% Bias Score
South Africa's Ongoing Battle Against Rhino Poaching
Despite a decrease in rhino poaching in South Africa, poachers still kill an average of one rhino daily, prompting ongoing conservation efforts involving advanced technology and relocation programs.
South Africa's Ongoing Battle Against Rhino Poaching
Despite a decrease in rhino poaching in South Africa, poachers still kill an average of one rhino daily, prompting ongoing conservation efforts involving advanced technology and relocation programs.
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16% Bias Score
Mislabeling of Shark Meat in US Markets: 93% of Samples Misidentified
A University of North Carolina study found that 93% of shark meat samples from US supermarkets, fish markets, and online retailers were mislabeled, with many from endangered species like the great hammerhead and scalloped hammerhead sharks, raising health and conservation concerns.
Mislabeling of Shark Meat in US Markets: 93% of Samples Misidentified
A University of North Carolina study found that 93% of shark meat samples from US supermarkets, fish markets, and online retailers were mislabeled, with many from endangered species like the great hammerhead and scalloped hammerhead sharks, raising health and conservation concerns.
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12% Bias Score
South African Rhino Breeder Arrested in \$14.1 Million Horn Smuggling Case
South African authorities arrested rhino breeder John Hume and five others, charging them with running a global rhino horn smuggling operation involving 964 horns worth \$14.1 million, exploiting domestic trade loopholes to violate CITES regulations.
South African Rhino Breeder Arrested in \$14.1 Million Horn Smuggling Case
South African authorities arrested rhino breeder John Hume and five others, charging them with running a global rhino horn smuggling operation involving 964 horns worth \$14.1 million, exploiting domestic trade loopholes to violate CITES regulations.
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40% Bias Score
Eastern Barred Bandicoot Recovery: From Extinction to Thriving Population
The eastern barred bandicoot, once declared "extinct in the wild," has made a remarkable recovery thanks to a captive breeding program and successful reintroduction to predator-free islands, but faces ongoing threats from domestic and feral cats.
Eastern Barred Bandicoot Recovery: From Extinction to Thriving Population
The eastern barred bandicoot, once declared "extinct in the wild," has made a remarkable recovery thanks to a captive breeding program and successful reintroduction to predator-free islands, but faces ongoing threats from domestic and feral cats.
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40% Bias Score
Mojave Desert Tortoise Population Declines Amidst Funding Uncertainty
The Mojave Desert tortoise population, facing a 90% decline over 40 years due to disease, habitat loss, and climate change, has been upgraded to endangered status in California; however, federal funding and staff reductions threaten conservation efforts.
Mojave Desert Tortoise Population Declines Amidst Funding Uncertainty
The Mojave Desert tortoise population, facing a 90% decline over 40 years due to disease, habitat loss, and climate change, has been upgraded to endangered status in California; however, federal funding and staff reductions threaten conservation efforts.
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24% Bias Score
African Rhino Population: Stagnant Numbers Mask a Bleak Reality
Despite a seemingly stable rhino population of 27,000 in 2024, a detailed report reveals a concerning decline in several subspecies and highlights the threat of genetic risks from inbreeding and habitat fragmentation.
African Rhino Population: Stagnant Numbers Mask a Bleak Reality
Despite a seemingly stable rhino population of 27,000 in 2024, a detailed report reveals a concerning decline in several subspecies and highlights the threat of genetic risks from inbreeding and habitat fragmentation.
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20% Bias Score
Australia Approves World-First Chlamydia Vaccine for Koalas
Australia's veterinary regulator approved a world-first single-dose chlamydia vaccine for koalas, aiming to curb the disease's devastating impact on the endangered marsupial population, with the vaccine showing at least a 65% reduction in mortality.
Australia Approves World-First Chlamydia Vaccine for Koalas
Australia's veterinary regulator approved a world-first single-dose chlamydia vaccine for koalas, aiming to curb the disease's devastating impact on the endangered marsupial population, with the vaccine showing at least a 65% reduction in mortality.
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16% Bias Score
Florida to Review Permits for Capturing Endangered Marine Species
Following public outrage over a viral video showing the capture of an endangered giant manta ray in Florida for an Abu Dhabi aquarium, Florida authorities will review the permitting process for capturing endangered marine species.
Florida to Review Permits for Capturing Endangered Marine Species
Following public outrage over a viral video showing the capture of an endangered giant manta ray in Florida for an Abu Dhabi aquarium, Florida authorities will review the permitting process for capturing endangered marine species.
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16% Bias Score
Online Marketplaces Fuel Illegal Wildlife Trade: Study Reveals 546 Endangered Species Listings
A 15-week study of 148 English-language online marketplaces found 546 listings for 83 endangered species, including 18 protected under CITES Appendix I, highlighting the significant scale of illegal wildlife trade online.
Online Marketplaces Fuel Illegal Wildlife Trade: Study Reveals 546 Endangered Species Listings
A 15-week study of 148 English-language online marketplaces found 546 listings for 83 endangered species, including 18 protected under CITES Appendix I, highlighting the significant scale of illegal wildlife trade online.
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36% Bias Score
Australia Approves Salmon Farming Continuation Despite Endangered Skate Concerns
The Australian government approved continued salmon farming in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour despite concerns about the endangered Maugean skate, invoking recently amended laws that prevent reconsidering developments deemed 'not a controlled action'. Conservation groups condemned the decision, viewin...
Australia Approves Salmon Farming Continuation Despite Endangered Skate Concerns
The Australian government approved continued salmon farming in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour despite concerns about the endangered Maugean skate, invoking recently amended laws that prevent reconsidering developments deemed 'not a controlled action'. Conservation groups condemned the decision, viewin...
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60% Bias Score
Mekong River Megafish Shrink Dramatically Due to Overfishing
A study reveals a drastic 40% reduction in the length of the largest Mekong River fish in seven years and a 55% weight decrease in the Mekong giant catfish over 25 years, primarily due to overfishing, threatening the ecosystem and livelihoods.
Mekong River Megafish Shrink Dramatically Due to Overfishing
A study reveals a drastic 40% reduction in the length of the largest Mekong River fish in seven years and a 55% weight decrease in the Mekong giant catfish over 25 years, primarily due to overfishing, threatening the ecosystem and livelihoods.
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20% Bias Score
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