Loss of Lemurs May Endanger Large Trees
Lemurs are some of the world’s most endangered animals. But they play a vital role in their ecosystems, and a new study has shown that saving them may be the key to saving Madagascar’s largest trees.
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Islands of Biodiversity, Marooned in a Sea of Destruction
In some parts of the world, the loss of suitable habitat is causing land-based bird populations to be confined to protected areas, raising the risk of their extinction.
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New Tool Helps Prioritise Conservation
A new tool has been developed by researchers in Canada that determines which conservation actions help the most species and ensures that limited funds are well spent.
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What’s Eating Orchids?
Japanese researchers have discovered that a species of seed-eating fly is damaging the seed production of a number of already-endangered orchid species.
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Fingerprint Technology Aids Fight Against Pangolin Poaching
Forensic fingerprinting techniques will now be used in the fight against the illegal wildlife trade. The new techniques will allow fingerprints from pangolin scales to be lifted so poachers and smugglers can be brought to justice.
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Rediscovery of Bird Feared Extinct
The Bahamas Nuthatch was feared extinct after Hurricane Matthew, but has been rediscovered by a research team. However, with only two birds found, its chances of recovery are slim.
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Mountain Species Pushed Higher and Higher
The first review of mountaintop species and their response to climate change has found that for every one degree Celsius increase in temperature, species shift 100 metres upslope.
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Serial Criminals Could Save Tigers
A geographic profiling tool used to catch serial criminals could help reduce the casualties of human-tiger conflict and cut attacks by half, according to new research.
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Koala Genome Sequenced
The full koala genome has been successfully sequenced. The highly accurate genomic data will provide information to inform habitat conservation, tackle diseases and help ensure this iconic animal’s long-term survival.
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LEDs on Fishing Nets Reduce Seabird Deaths
By illuminating fishing nets in the waters off Peru with lights, researchers have shown that they reduce seabird deaths by 85%.