Sumatran Rhino Extinct in Malaysia
It is vital for the survival of the species that all remaining Sumatran rhinos are viewed as a metapopulation, meaning that all are managed in a single program across national and international borders in order to maximize overall birth rate.
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What you need to be aware of before deciding on a career in conservation
You have decided you want a career in conservation, but how should you go about achieving it? Getting a career in conservation isn't always easy, but there are a few things you can do to help you get a head start.
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Conservation Jobs - Project Development Officer
Conservation is a notoriously difficult sector to get into, but it is worth it. The best advice I would give is don't give up.
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Native Tree Increase Following Rat Removal
The eradication of invasive rats on the remote Pacific island Palmyra Atoll has led to positive benefits for native trees and the many other species who live in this habitat.
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Rapid Evolution of Frog Defences
Until very recently it was believed that evolutionary processes only happened over very long periods of time, but these findings indicate that the presence of a non-native predator can induce a process of rapid evolutionary change in a native species.
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Stepping into the Ring – How Training to Ring Birds is a Quality Extra-Curricular Experience
What hadn’t been apparent to me was how much of a difference ringing can make to your abilities as a fieldworker and as a biologist, and what an impressive addition the training (or better yet a full license) can be to a CV or application.
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