Tag #Wildlife

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Badgers Disrupt Dutch Train Services, Costing Millions

ProRail found approximately 500 badger signs near Dutch train tracks in the past two years, causing train delays and costing millions in repairs; the organization is seeking faster permit processes to address the issue while balancing badger protection laws.

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theguardian.com
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Microplastics Found in Lungs of All Birds Studied

A study analyzing the lungs of 51 bird species at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport found microplastics in every bird, averaging 416 particles per gram of lung tissue, with higher levels in terrestrial and larger birds, highlighting the pervasiveness of airborne microplastic pollution.

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Life on Land
cnn.com
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Rare Snow Leopard Sighting Celebrated as Conservation Success in Pakistan

Footage of four snow leopards, a mother and three cubs, was captured by gamekeeper Sakhawat Ali in Pakistan's Central Karakoram National Park on March 13, showcasing successful conservation efforts and community engagement in protecting endangered species, despite ongoing threats like climate change...

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theguardian.com
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North Sea Ship Collision Spills Plastic Pellets, One Dead

A collision between a container ship and a US military fuel tanker in the North Sea on March 10th spilled thousands of plastic nurdles, causing one death, environmental concerns, and a large-scale cleanup operation.

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Life Below Water
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Falklands' Penguin Population Threatened by Climate Change and Funding Cuts

The Falkland Islands are home to approximately one million penguins across five species, but their population is threatened by climate change causing habitat loss and food scarcity, exacerbated by potential funding cuts for crucial conservation programs.

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Life Below Water
theguardian.com
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US Influencer Departs Australia After Wombat Incident

US hunting influencer Sam Jones grabbed a baby wombat from its mother in Australia, sparking outrage and prompting an investigation into potential visa violations; she subsequently left the country.

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Life on Land
forbes.com
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Nature's Best Photography: 30 Years of Inspiring Conservation

Nature's Best Photography (NBP), a 30-year-old international competition founded by Stephen and Deborah Freligh, showcases award-winning nature photography, inspiring conservation and environmental awareness through powerful visual storytelling, with exhibitions globally and a growing community of p...

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zeit.de
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Warmer Winters Spur Earlier Bat Emergence in Schleswig-Holstein

Tens of thousands of bats hibernate in Schleswig-Holstein, with almost 12,300 counted in 98 locations this winter; warmer winters cause earlier emergence from hibernation, impacting food availability; conservation efforts show population growth, but maintaining species diversity is key.

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lemonde.fr
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Plastic Pellets Pollute English Coast After North Sea Collision

Plastic pellets, 1-5 millimeters in size, have polluted the eastern English coast after a North Sea collision between the container ship Solong and oil tanker Stena-Immaculate on March 10th, prompting cleanup efforts and raising concerns about wildlife.

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sueddeutsche.de
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Window Films Save Birds from Deadly Collisions in Bayern

In Bayern, Germany, special films on windows of public buildings are preventing bird deaths from collisions; the LBV estimates 100 million birds die annually in Germany from window impacts, with a high fatality rate; a successful intervention at the Nuremberg Future Museum shows effectiveness.

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nos.nl
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US Blogger Apologizes for Removing Baby Wombat in Australia

American travel blogger Sam Jones apologized for removing a baby wombat from its mother in Australia, sparking outrage and death threats, prompting her to leave the country before facing potential deportation; she claims she thought the joey was injured.

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zeit.de
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Southern Rhineland-Palatinate Train Lines Disrupted by Badger Activity

Badger burrows caused the collapse of a railway embankment near Landau, interrupting train service between Landau and Winden, and necessitating the earlier closure of the Deidesheim-Bad Dürkheim line until mid-December due to extensive badger digging; repairs may take up to three months.

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