Biological Annihilation
A global evaluation of population trends has led biologists to report that more than 30% of all vertebrate species have declining populations. Described as a "biological annihilation", the results show that a sixth mass extinction is underway and is more severe than previously thought.
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Habitat Fragmentation Increases Mammalian Extinction Risk
A first-of-its-kind study has provided evidence on a global scale that habitat fragmentation, largely caused by human activities, contributes to the extinction risk for mammals.
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Late-Nesting Birds and Bees Face Habitat Threat
Birds and bumblebees that nest late in the year are suffering more from the destruction of habitat. As habitats disappear across the world, fewer nest sites results in greater competition, and species declines.
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Finding New Homes Won't Help Emperors
Many species can migrate to avoid the effects of climate change but a new study has shown that, while finding new homes may help Emperor penguins in the short term, by the end of the century their populations will face devastating declines.
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