Frozen planet: Does it Really Matter Where the Scenes are Shot?
Recently news broke that some of the footage in the series was not actually filmed in the wild, this has angered people and led to accusations of the BBC misleading viewers.
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World Set for Extreme Weather Conditions
Scientific models also show that it is ‘very likely’ (a term defined by the IPCC as a 90%-100% probability) that the “length, frequency and/or intensity of warm spells or heat waves will increase over most land areas”
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American Birds
There is a well-established conservation movement made up of millions of ordinary Americans who say these natural wonders are an indispensable part of the nation’s heritage.
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Adder Decline
Reductions in population numbers prompted the UK government to pass legislation in 2007, which prioritised the protection of common toads and all UK reptiles.
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The Infamous Scottish Wildcat
Wolves, lynx and bears have not been able to survive the persecution of man, but the Scottish wildcat still remains after nearly 500 years of the same pressures.
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The Truth About Monkeys as Pets
It is thought that over 11,200 monkeys are kept as pets in the UK.
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Helping Homeless Hermit Crabs
There are numerous reasons for the decline in abandoned shells, including people collecting shells, ocean acidification damaging shells and the marine life which creates the shells.
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Hands on with Wildlife
I would really encourage people to get involved when travelling abroad. Many people have great experiences and contribute to conservation
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Conservation in Court
The judge upheld the endangered listing of this species, after a lawsuit was filed in an attempt to strip it of the protection it desperately needs.
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Nature’s Broken Calendar
Through analysis of these events it is becoming apparent that spring is arriving earlier and autumn later. This could pose a problem for many animals that rely on the punctuality of significant events.