Conservation
What a bear attack in a remote valley in Nepal tells us about the problem of aging rural communities
What a bear attack in a remote valley in Nepal tells us about the problem of aging rural communities Dorje Dundul, a 71-year-old resident of Nubri, Nepal, has been attacked by brown bears three times over the past five years due to outmigration of younger people from his village. The trend of bear attacks in […]
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The US used to be really dirty – environmental cleanup laws have made a huge difference
The US used to be really dirty – environmental cleanup laws have made a huge difference The US has made significant progress in environmental cleanup since the 1970s, thanks to landmark laws such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act. These laws were passed with bipartisan support and have led […]
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How facial recognition for bears can help ecologists manage wildlife
How facial recognition for bears can help ecologists manage wildlife Facial recognition technology for bears, known as BearID, is being developed to help ecologists manage wildlife by identifying individual animals and tracking their behavior. The tool uses deep learning algorithms to analyze images of bears and identify unique facial features, allowing researchers to track individual […]
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Americans generally like wolves − except when we’re reminded of our politics
Americans generally like wolves − except when we’re reminded of our politics Americans generally have positive views of wolves, but the perception of conflict around wolf conservation is often exaggerated by media coverage and politicians. The polarization of attitudes towards wolves can be attributed to social identity theory, which suggests that people tend to favor […]
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With wolves absent from most of eastern North America, can coyotes replace them?
With wolves absent from most of eastern North America, can coyotes replace them? Coyotes have expanded their range across eastern North America, potentially filling the ecological role left by wolves that were extirpated from the region. Research found that coyotes and wolves have different diets, with wolves eating more medium-sized herbivores like beavers and nutria, […]
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A bold new investment fund aims to channel billions into tropical forest protection – one key change can make it better
A bold new investment fund aims to channel billions into tropical forest protection – one key change can make it better The world is losing vast swaths of forests to agriculture, logging, mining, and fires every year, contributing to 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions. A new investment fund, Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), aims […]
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Wildlife recovery means more than just survival of a species
Wildlife recovery means more than just survival of a species Traditional wildlife conservation policy aims to protect endangered species until they reach a minimum population threshold, but this approach may not be enough to restore ecosystems or cultural connections between humans and animals. The concept of “thrive” in species recovery involves recovering a species’ ecological […]
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Giant ground sloths’ fossilized teeth reveal their unique roles in the prehistoric ecosystem
Giant ground sloths’ fossilized teeth reveal their unique roles in the prehistoric ecosystem Giant ground sloths, which lived in what’s now Southern California as far back as 35 million years ago, played vital roles in shaping ecosystems across the Americas before their extinction at the end of the Pleistocene. Researchers analyzed fossilized teeth from two […]
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Extinction rates have actually slowed down
Extinction rates have actually slowed down Contrary to previous studies, extinction rates have actually slowed down over the past 100 years, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. The study, led by Kristen Saban and John Wiens, analyzed data from almost 2 million species that went extinct […]
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Natural World Heritage sites under growing threat, but bright spots remain
Natural World Heritage sites under growing threat, but bright spots remain The health of UNESCO World Heritage natural sites is declining due to climate change, invasive species, and lack of funding, affecting 57% of sites with a positive conservation outlook. Climate-related changes are considered “high” or “very high” threats to 43% of heritage sites, including […]
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