Endangered species rebounds in California a century after being wiped out
Endangered species rebounds in California a century after being wiped out
https://phys.org/news/2024-09-endangered-species-rebounds-california-century.html
All on its own, an endangered species is making a fierce comeback in California, newly published state wildlife data show.
First-ever global atlas shines light on large mammal migrations
First-ever global atlas shines light on large mammal migrations
https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2024/09/first-ever-global-atlas-shines-light-on-large-mammal-migrations/
Every year, massive herds of large mammals take on arduous long-distance migrations to find food, favorable weather and a suitable place to raise their young. An international team of scientists has now launched the first-ever online atlas showcasing the migration paths of several hooved mammals, also known as ungulates, from around the world. The new […]
Lawsuit to Protect Leatherbacks Advances | Turtle Island Restoration Network
Lawsuit to Protect Leatherbacks Advances | Turtle Island Restoration Network
https://seaturtles.org/lawsuit-to-protect-leatherbacks-advances/
By Todd Steiner When the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) allowed the sablefish fishery to expand into designated critical habitat for leatherback sea turtles, Turtle Island and Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) went into action and filed a federal lawsuit challenging the opening of ...
Taiwan volunteers fight rise in whale and dolphin strandings
https://www.terradaily.com/reports/Taiwan_volunteers_fight_rise_in_whale_and_dolphin_strandings_999.html
Hit or miss: Collisions affect raptors on a global scale
Hit or miss: Collisions affect raptors on a global scale
https://phys.org/news/2024-09-collisions-affect-raptors-global-scale.html
What do windows, vehicles, power lines, fences, communication towers, wind turbines, and airfields all have in common? They block the flight path of raptors—sometimes with fatal consequences.
Critically endangered California condor shot and killed in Colorado
Critically endangered California condor shot and killed in Colorado
https://phys.org/news/2024-09-critically-endangered-california-condor-shot.html
A rare California condor passing through southwestern Colorado was shot and killed this year, and state and federal authorities on Wednesday asked the public to help track down those responsible.
Japanese island eradicates rabbit-killing mongoose
Japanese island eradicates rabbit-killing mongoose
https://phys.org/news/2024-09-japanese-island-eradicates-rabbit-mongoose.html
Japan has wiped out all mongooses on a subtropical island, officials said, after the animals ignored the venomous snakes they were brought in to hunt and preyed on endangered local rabbits instead.
What Are The Consequence Of Biodiversity Loss?
What Are The Consequence Of Biodiversity Loss? | Earth.Org
https://earth.org/what-are-the-consequence-of-biodiversity-loss/
From loss of ecosystem stability and resilience to the decline in ecosystem services, biodiversity loss has far-reaching consequences.
Feeding the birds
Feeding the birds
https://www.resilience.org/stories/2024-08-29/feeding-the-birds/
Because the birds you attract to a habitat — rather than just a feeder — will be eating a varied diet — including those mosquitos. And you will also be creating space for other mosquito predators, like frogs, bats, mantises, turtles and more. You are rebuilding the balanced world a little bit at a time.
Greece tourist port flooded with hundreds of thousands of dead fish
Greece tourist port flooded with hundreds of thousands of dead fish
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/29/greece-tourist-port-flooded-with-hundreds-of-thousands-of-dead-fish
Authorities in Volos say affected area spans kilometres and could cause environmental disaster for other species