Wanted – Dead or Alive
The leading country in the online trade is China, where 18,590 animal products were found on sale, nearly 78% of which were ivory products.
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Climate Change Threat For Rare Bats
The endangered grey long-eared bat, with a UK population of less than 1,000, could be further threatened by the effects of climate change as conditions for Spanish and Portuguese populations deteriorate.
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African Safari Adventure: Part 3
I was so excited that it was hard to accept they were wild and dangerous animals - all you wanted to do was leap out of the truck and cuddle them!
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Coral Reefs Devastated by Loss of Predators and Climate Change
Scientists are warning that coral reefs in the Aleutian Islands' kelp forests are on the verge of collapse. This is due to climate change exacerbating the impact of sea urchins, and the loss of the urchins' natural predator, the sea otter.
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Primate Protected by Speedbumps
Cars are a significant threat to many species throughout the world, killing animals indiscriminately. Yet new research involving the Zanzibar red colobus shows that the installation of speedbumps on roads significantly reduces mortality levels.
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Save the Nautilus
When their numbers are depleted it will take a long time for populations to recover. Better education on the consequences of purchasing Nautilus shells, more research and better regulation appears to be essential for their survival. We can only hope that it is not too late.
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