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Wilhelma Zoo Launches Amur Tiger Breeding Program

Wilhelma Zoo in Stuttgart, Germany, opened a \$millions enclosure for two Amur tigers, Amazar and Noïa, to encourage breeding of this critically endangered species; the 5,000 square meter habitat includes separate zones to ensure staff safety and promote eventual mating.

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Tiger King" Star Doc Antle Sentenced to Prison for Wildlife Trafficking

Doc Antle, star of Netflix's "Tiger King," was sentenced to one year and one day in prison and fined $55,000 for illegally trafficking endangered animals and money laundering, concluding a legal saga related to the documentary.

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Mediterranean Sharks Face Extinction Risk Due to Slow Recovery Rates

A new study reveals that many Mediterranean shark and ray populations have a low rebound potential, taking over 40 years to double their numbers due to low reproductive rates and intense fishing pressure, threatening the biodiversity of the Mediterranean sea.

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China's Crested Ibis Population Shows Signs of Recovery

China's crested ibis conservation efforts have yielded positive results: four chicks hatched in Jiangxi province, marking the first artificial breeding there, while a reintroduced bird in Shandong flew 260 kilometers, exceeding previous expectations and boosting hopes for eastern China population re...

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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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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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Lithuania Steps Up Grey Seal Conservation Amidst Climate Change and Fishing Threats

Lithuania is intensifying its conservation efforts for its vulnerable grey seal population in the Baltic Sea, which has stabilized but remains threatened by dwindling fish stocks, pollution, climate change, and fishing nets, resulting in a mere 5 percent cub survival rate.

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SpaceX Launches Pollute Mexican Beach, Raising Environmental Concerns

SpaceX rocket launches from Texas are polluting Bagdad Beach in Tamaulipas, Mexico, with debris impacting endangered sea turtles; Conibio Global has collected over a ton of waste, prompting governmental involvement and raising questions about SpaceX's cleanup efforts and corporate responsibility.

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China's Crested Ibis Population Booms: Jiangxi Marks First Artificial Breeding Success

China's crested ibis conservation program shows remarkable progress with four chicks hatched in Jiangxi province, the first successful artificial breeding there; the global population has surpassed 10,000, thanks to artificial breeding, rewilding efforts, and habitat protection in multiple provinces...

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Bulgaria Completes Reintroduction of All Four European Vulture Species

Thanks to EU-funded LIFE projects and the work of NGOs, Bulgaria has successfully reintroduced Griffon, Cinereous, and Bearded vultures, completing the presence of all four European species in the country, despite ongoing threats from habitat loss, electrocution, and illegal poisoning.

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Mexico Leads in Online Illegal Trade of Jaguar Parts

A 2023 study reveals Mexico as the leading country in online jaguar parts trafficking, with 23% of posts on platforms like Facebook and Mercado Libre, surpassing Bolivia and involving nine feline species, including five native to Mexico, impacting an estimated 1.4-1.7% of the jaguar population.

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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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