Tag: Conservation
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Tigers Once Roamed A Vast Kingdom. Now Scientists Map Their Lost World.
Researchers have discovered that tigers once ruled a kingdom spanning 11.5 million square kilometers — larger than the entire United States. Using 70,000 historical records, fossil evidence, and advanced climate modeling, scientists mapped the big cats’ original indigenous range.
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How Supporting Communities Helps Wildlife And People Get Along
In northern Tanzania, where zebras and lions roam near villages, a new study reveals that offering communities education, healthcare, and livestock vaccines can significantly improve their willingness to live alongside wildlife. The research, published in Human Dimensions of Wildlife, focused on the Burunge Wildlife Management Area (BWMA), a critical wildlife corridor between Tarangire and Manyara…
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These Endangered Horse Clones Mark A World First
In a groundbreaking effort to save the endangered Przewalski’s horse (Equus przewalskii), scientists have successfully cloned two healthy males from cells frozen in 1980. The clones, named Kurt (born 2020) and Ollie (born 2023), are genetic copies of a stallion named Kuporovitch , whose rare genes could help strengthen the species’ shrinking gene pool. Why…
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Eco-Heroes Have A New Plan To Save Grizzly Bears
A group of conservation organizations has released a new plan to help grizzly bears survive and thrive in the Northern Rockies. The report, A New Vision for Grizzly Bear Recovery in the Northern Rockies, explains how to reduce human-bear conflicts, protect habitats, and ensure a future for these bears. “Grizzly bears were never meant to…
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How Long-Distance Pathways Help Elephants Survive Climate Change
Asian elephants are facing big changes due to climate shifts, but a new study shows that long-distance corridors — stretches of land that connect different habitats — are helping these giant animals survive as their environment changes. A Changing Climate Climate change is making life harder for Asian elephants. Rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns…
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The Puerto Rican Parrot’s Great Comeback
The Puerto Rican parrot, one of the world’s most endangered birds, is making a comeback, but scientists say its survival still depends on human help. A new study reveals that conservation efforts have boosted the population from just 13 birds in 1976 to 686 in 2021. However, hurricanes and low reproduction rates in the wild…
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Scientists Pitch New Idea For Saving Lonely Pandas
Panda researchers think they may have found the key to help save the giant panda population in China’s Daxiangling Mountains. A new study shows that releasing captive-bred pandas into the wild can help these adorable black-and-white bears thrive. The Problem: Isolated Panda Populations Giant pandas are a beloved symbol of wildlife conservation, but many of…
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How Scientists Are Using Drones To Study Wild Animals
Scientists are finding new ways to use drones to study wildlife without getting too close and disturbing the animals. A recent scientific review suggested drone technology has been a big boost for how scientists monitor animal health, behavior, and the environment. The Challenge of the ‘Air Gap’ One of the biggest challenges in using drones…
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How Climate Change Could Crash The World Economy
A groundbreaking study published in Environmental Research Letters underscores the staggering economic toll climate change is set to impose worldwide, with potential losses reaching trillions of dollars by the end of the century. The research, conducted by a team of leading economists and climate scientists, quantifies the devastating financial impact of rising global temperatures and…
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Scientists Warn Many Fungi Face Extinction
Environmental watchdogs are ringing the alarm bell about increasing human threats to fungi. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in March announced that the number of fungi species on its Red List of Threatened Species surpassed more than 1,000 for the first time. This update adds 482 newly assessed fungi, bringing the total…