The world’s frogs face yet another threat to their survival: overeating by humans. A global team of researchers has estimated that the international trade in … Eating frogRead more
Biodiversity
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No acorns
The idea seemed too crazy to Rod Simmons, a measured, careful field botanist. Naturalists in Arlington County couldn’t find any acorns. None. No hickory nuts, … No acornsRead more
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Fate of walking fish
The axolotl, also known as the “water monster” and the “Mexican walking fish,” was a key part of Aztec legend and diet. Against all odds, … Fate of walking fishRead more
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African chimps decline
The population of the endangered West African chimpanzees in Ivory Coast has fallen by about 90% in less than 20 years, a study has suggested. … African chimps declineRead more
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Primates face extinction
A global review of the world’s primates says 48% of species face extinction, an outlook described as “depressing” by conservationists. The IUCN Red List of … Primates face extinctionRead more
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16,000 species are currently threatened with extinction
Endangered species may become extinct 100 times faster than previously thought, scientists warned today, in a bleak re-assessment of the threat to global biodiversity. Writing … 16,000 species are currently threatened with extinctionRead more