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Asian Giant Hornets Have Arrived in the US- What Does This Mean?
In early May, two Asian giant hornets were spotted in Washington state, the first time they’ve been spotted in the US. Scientists are...
Constant Tedder
May 29, 20203 min read
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EU’s Livestock Exports are Putting Animals’ Lives in Danger
The EU has been called to account for its poor treatment of livestock exports, after a new report has found that the welfare of animals,...
Constant Tedder
May 25, 20202 min read
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Don’t Blame Bats for COVID-19. Blame Humans
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the spread of zoonotic diseases to the fore, with evidence mounting that bats infected another animal,...
Constant Tedder
May 12, 20204 min read
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Over 20 000km of New Roads Will Be Built in Tiger Habitats by 2050- Study
According to a new analysis in Science Advances, nearly 24 000km of new roads will be built through tiger habitats by mid-century,...
Constant Tedder
May 11, 20203 min read
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Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns, Poaching Could Rise
An international wildlife watchdog says that poaching on endangered species could rebound as authorities divert attention to enforcing...
Constant Tedder
May 6, 20203 min read
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Hunger for Animal Products is Draining US Freshwater Supply
Research in the journal, Nature Sustainability, has revealed that the world’s hunger for burgers, steaks and other animal products is...
Constant Tedder
Apr 29, 20203 min read
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The Florida Panther: Preserving the Peninsula’s Wilderness
Veiled by the luscious resorts, vibrant theme parks and crystal-white sands of Florida, an ancient wilderness lives on. The ancestors of...
Constant Tedder
Apr 22, 20204 min read
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Using Oysters as a Flood Defence Strategy
Rising sea levels and increased frequency of flooding are now common occurrences under the climate crisis. In the United States,...
Constant Tedder
Apr 16, 20204 min read
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China Bans Wildlife Trade: Will it Work?
A positive side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic- besides reduced emissions– is the focus and response to the illegal wildlife trade,...
Constant Tedder
Apr 13, 20204 min read
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UN Biodiversity Chief Calls for a Permanent Ban on Wildlife Markets
The UN’s biodiversity chief has called for a global ban on wildlife markets- such as the one in Wuhan, China, believed to be the starting...
Constant Tedder
Apr 9, 20206 min read
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Number of Chinstrap Penguins Fall As Temperatures Rise In The Antarctic
The climate crisis, combined with increased human activity in the Antarctic Peninsula, has led to a decrease in populations of Chinstrap...
Constant Tedder
Apr 6, 20203 min read
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Remembering Africa’s ‘Forgotten Five’
While Africa’s ‘Big Five’ is arguably the most popular group of animals on the continent, the term shining light on their path to...
Constant Tedder
Mar 11, 20205 min read
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History of Human Expansion: What This Has Meant for Extinction of Species
According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the expansion of human population and consumption has increased species extinction by...
Constant Tedder
Jan 10, 20204 min read
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A Third of Tropical African Flora are at Risk of Extinction
A new study has indicated that 31.7% of tropical African flora species are at risk of going extinct, affecting those countries that rely...
Constant Tedder
Dec 19, 20193 min read
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Last Stand for Giant South American River Turtle?
A conservation working group in South America is attempting to stimulate the recovery of the giant South American river turtle and save...
Constant Tedder
Oct 25, 20193 min read
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Biodiversity Crisis: One in Five Animals Traded Globally
A study published in the journal Science found that at least one in five vertebrate species- animals with a backbone- are bought and sold...
Constant Tedder
Oct 4, 20193 min read
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Biodiversity Crisis: North America Lost 2.9 Billion Birds Since 1970
North America has lost 29% of its bird populations- 2.9 billion birds- in the last 48 years. It’s not just the endangered species, even...
Constant Tedder
Sep 23, 20193 min read
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UN Annual Report Shows Growing Momentum for Climate Change Action Worldwide
The United Nations (UN) released its annual climate change report highlighting the progress made on tackling climate change in 2018,...
Constant Tedder
Jun 14, 20193 min read
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Earth’s Last Free-Flowing Rivers
Two-thirds of Earth’s 242 longest rivers are no longer free-flowing due to human activities, a study mapping over 12 million kms of...
Constant Tedder
May 17, 20193 min read
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How Electric Fences Can Save Hundreds of Sri Lankan Elephants
A group of researchers from the Centre for Conservation and Research in Sri Lanka, have suggested the construction of electric fences...
Constant Tedder
Apr 12, 20193 min read
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