The first direct observations of blue whales trying to avoid oncoming ships in the open sea reveal that the animals are simply ill adapted to … Blue Whales Not Equipped to Avoid ShipsRead more
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6,419 animals and 3,148 plants in Africa on verge of extinction
As the world observed the second World Wildlife Day on March 3 this year, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Convention on International … 6,419 animals and 3,148 plants in Africa on verge of extinctionRead more
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Death Of Northern White Rhino Leaves Only Six Left In Existence
A 34-year-old male northern white rhino has died in a wildlife conservancy in Kenya, leaving on six northern white rhinos left in the world. Suni, … Death Of Northern White Rhino Leaves Only Six Left In ExistenceRead more
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Orangutan killed over palm oil
A female orangutan was shot and killed in Nyaru Menteng, Indonesia last week in the species’ latest struggle with the palm oil industry. Riddled with … Orangutan killed over palm oilRead more
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Almost Half Of North American Bird Species Are Under Threat
Nearly half the bird species in North America are threatened by climate change, according to a new report. The report, published by the National Audubon … Almost Half Of North American Bird Species Are Under ThreatRead more
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One of last six northern white rhinos dies in US zoo
One of the six remaining northern white rhinos in the world died at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California, US, on December 14. … One of last six northern white rhinos dies in US zooRead more
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24 captive elephants died in Kerala in 2014
During the first ten months of 2014, as many as 24 captive elephants and 92 wild elephants have died in the state. The main reason … 24 captive elephants died in Kerala in 2014Read more
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Butterflies Getting Lost Because Of The Fumes From Your Car?
It doesn’t take a scientist to tell you that car exhausts smells terrible. But it might take one to tell you that insects think so, … Butterflies Getting Lost Because Of The Fumes From Your Car?Read more
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Charting the decline of the world’s wildlife
This is the Living Planet Index. The index takes trends in 10,380 different populations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, some 3,028 vertebrate species … Charting the decline of the world’s wildlifeRead more