Tag: Endangered
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Earth’s Butterfly Hotspots Are Under Threat, Scientists Warn
Mountainous regions hold about three-quarters of global butterfly diversity, but global warming could turn these safe havens into ecological traps, scientists fear. Butterflies, colorful symbols of nature’s beauty, are facing a hidden crisis. A fascinating new study reveals that their richest habitats, concentrated in high-elevation regions, are uniquely threatened by climate change. Published in Nature…
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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…