There has been a catastrophic 73% decline in the average size of monitored wildlife populations* in just 50 years (1970-2020), according to World Wildlife Fund‘s … 73% decline in the average size of global wildlife populations in just 50 yearsRead more
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We’re killing off everything
Have you heard the news? In our relatively short time on this little blue dot, humankind has managed to put 1 million species at risk. … We’re killing off everythingRead more
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Brothers Saving Birds Amid Delhi’s Ecological Collapse
a stunning new film, just nominated for an Oscar, called All That Breathes. It follows two brothers in New Delhi, India, who are self-taught bird … Brothers Saving Birds Amid Delhi’s Ecological CollapseRead more
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A 48,500-year-old virus has been revived from Siberian permafrost
Seven types of viruses that have lain frozen in the Siberian permafrost for thousands of years have been revived. The youngest were frozen for 27,000 … A 48,500-year-old virus has been revived from Siberian permafrostRead more
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The battle to save the last Tapanuli orangutans
The Tapanuli orangutan was described in 2017 as a new great ape species, and with a population of less than 800, is the most endangered … The battle to save the last Tapanuli orangutansRead more
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60% Bird Species in India Have Declined Over 30 Years
Of the 338 bird species studied in India for changes in numbers over the last 30 years, 60% have experienced a decline, says a new … 60% Bird Species in India Have Declined Over 30 YearsRead more
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Ecotourism is having a negative effect on primate’s behavior
The study, led by the University of Portsmouth, found that this fast-growing tourism sector where tourists can conveniently reach primates via motor boats is causing … Ecotourism is having a negative effect on primate’s behaviorRead more
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Great Indian Bustard: sacrificed for power
Brown feathers speckled with white are scattered in the short grasses. Searching keenly, Radheshyam Bishnoi circles the area in the fading light. He is hoping … Great Indian Bustard: sacrificed for powerRead more