Tag #Wildlife

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Venezuelan Researchers Race to Save Endangered Orinoco Crocodiles

The Venezuelan Crocodile Specialist Group (GECV) is saving the endangered Orinoco crocodile by raising around 200 young crocodiles annually in captivity before releasing them into protected areas of the Orinoco River, combating decades of poaching and habitat loss that have reduced the wild populati...

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theguardian.com
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Mexican Cartel Violence Forces Relocation of 700 Animals

Approximately 700 animals were moved from an animal refuge in Culiacán, Mexico, to a coastal ranch due to threats from the Sinaloa drug cartel's violence, which has caused over 1,200 deaths and 1,400 disappearances since September, highlighting the cartel's impact on both human and animal safety.

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theguardian.com
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UK Biosecurity Budget: Invasive Species Funding Falls Far Short

Less than 1% of the UK's £250 million biosecurity budget was spent on tackling invasive species in 2023, despite the significant economic and ecological damage they cause, prompting conservationists to call for increased funding and stricter border controls.

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£5m Cross-Border Project to Save Red Squirrels

A nearly £5 million cross-border project aims to save red squirrels in northern England and southern Scotland by controlling grey squirrel populations, restoring habitats, and engaging communities over five years, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Rare Amur Leopard Cubs Born at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Two Amur leopard cubs were born at Yorkshire Wildlife Park last week, marking only the second and third births globally this year, significantly boosting conservation efforts for this critically endangered species.

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The Americas": A Documentary Series Showcases Wildlife and Environmental Impacts

The Americas," a 10-episode documentary series on Movistar Plus+, filmed over five years with 180 expeditions, showcases diverse wildlife and the impacts of climate change and human activity across the Americas, employing innovative filming techniques.

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Artificial Insemination Offers Hope for New Zealand's Critically Endangered Kakapo

New Zealand's critically endangered kakapo parrot population, numbering only 142 in 2019, is benefiting from artificial insemination techniques, resulting in four chicks from three females in 2019, significantly improving genetic diversity and offering hope for the species' survival.

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Japan's Last Captive Sea Otters Highlight Species' Critical Status

Toba Aquarium in Mie Prefecture, Japan, showcases its last two sea otters, May and Kira, highlighting the critically endangered species' plight due to hunting, pollution (like the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill), and habitat loss, while a small Hokkaido population offers some hope.

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Yorkshire Puffin Population Decline Raises Conservation Concerns

Every year, from April to July, approximately 3,000 puffins return to RSPB Bempton Cliffs in Yorkshire to breed, attracting numerous visitors; however, this iconic bird is on the RSPB Red List, with the UK population declining by about 25% since 2000 due to factors including overfishing, climate cha...

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Sound Safaris and the Growing African Tourism Market

Sound safaris, a new trend in African tourism, enhance the wildlife viewing experience by transmitting animal sounds to guests; the market is expected to grow from \$17.3 billion in 2025 to \$25.7 billion in 2032, prompting luxury hotel expansion and a search for new, less-crowded safari destination...

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theguardian.com
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Poland's Border Wall Fragments Białowieża Forest, Exposing Global Wildlife Threat

Poland's 186km border wall with Belarus, built in 2022 to curb migration, has fragmented the Białowieża Forest, isolating about 15 lynxes and disrupting the movement of other species, highlighting a global trend of border fortifications negatively impacting wildlife.

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Secrets of the Penguins: Unprecedented Footage Reveals New Insights into Penguin Behavior

Secrets of the Penguins," a three-part National Geographic series premiering April 20 (Disney+ and Hulu April 21), showcases unprecedented footage of penguin behavior filmed over two years across five global locations, revealing complex social structures and a new hybrid species.

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