Bonelli’s Eagle: Needs Good Neighbours
The population of the Bonelli’s Eagle is experiencing a decreasing population trend. It is most at risk in western Europe and is one of France’s most threatened species.
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Silent Extinction
Habitat fragmentation and loss have played their part, but the main threat the giraffes currently face is poaching.
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Severe Weather Impacts Wildlife
In 2017, Hurricane Irma offered scientists the chance to study the impact of a severe weather event on white-tailed deer. They discovered that the deer changed their movement rate and their habitat selection, thus are able to alter their behaviour in order to survive.
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Last of the Lemurs?
Facing threats such as illegal logging and hunting, many species are heading towards extinction, but a new survey has revealed that the situation is far worse than previously realised and in fact, lemurs are now considered to be the most endangered group of mammals in the world.
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UK Carnivores Make a Comeback
There has been a remarkable comeback of many of the UK's carnivore species, with new research showing that their population numbers have improved since the 1960s as they recover from harmful human activities that have now stopped.
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Tasmanian Devil Extinction Predicted to Catalyse Biodiversity Loss for Tasmania
The disease is an infectious, spreading cancer and, with no cure available, has reduced populations by 80%. Consequently the species is now listed on the IUCN Red List as endangered.
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