Entries in wildlife (19)

Thursday
May232013

Why is preserving biodiversity important?

Biological diversity, commonly known as biodiversity, is a term used to describe the wide variety of living organisms and ecosystems found on Earth.

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Friday
Apr262013

Pine marten numbers recovering

According to a recent survey conducted by wildlife authorities in Scotland, the numbers of one of the rarest carnivores in the UK are finally showing signs of recovery.

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Wednesday
Feb062013

Cats considered top predators in the US

A recent study has suggested that cats are responsible for killing billions of animals each year making them one of the top predators of US wildlife.

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Monday
Dec312012

Craziest nature research of 2012

There have been some incredible developments and new finds in the world of nature and conservation research this year. We collected some of the best - some of them are so unimaginable we can only wait to see what 2013 turns out!

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Wednesday
Jun132012

The Illegal Wildlife Trade: An Environmental Crime

The international wildlife trade is a serious conservation problem. It is a multi-billion dollar illegal trade in endangered species and is driving many towards extinction and unraveling ecosystems.

 

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Tuesday
May222012

Butterflies Farming: Conserving Biodiversity and Fighting Poverty

Amani Butterfly Project in Tanzania is one of the wonderful initiatives to protect nature and develop the community at the same time. This project is owned by Tanzania Forest Conservation Group which provides all facilities, training and technical assistance for the local farmers who manage and run the project.

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Friday
May042012

24 NEWLY DISCOVERED SPECIES OF SKINK ALREADY AT THREAT OF EXTINCTION

A recent study published on 30th April 2012 in the journal Zootaxa, has shown that an astonishing 24 new skink species have recently been discovered on the Caribbean islands.

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Tuesday
May012012

CHAMELEONS - HOW AND WHY THEY CHANGE COLOUR.

Chameleons are fascinating creatures. They change their colour for a variety of reasons, namely camouflage, communication and temperature control. But how did this fascinating trait come about and how does it happen?

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Wednesday
Feb292012

How to make a wildlife garden

Now that spring is arriving, it is a perfect time to create a beautiful wildlife garden. Many creatures will emerge from hibernation, flowers will begin to flourish and birds will begin nesting; therefore, I am going to inform you of several easy ways to transform your garden into a wildlife haven.

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Tuesday
Jan242012

WHERE HAS ALL THE WILDLIFE GONE?

The wildlife trade is a hugely profitable business, generating hundreds of billions of dollars every year via the sale of exotic pets, food stuffs, souvenirs and alternative medicines. However, an underground faction is posing a serious threat to the sustainability of the trade and more importantly, to the existence of countless wild species across the globe.

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