Palm Oil Plantations are One of The Major Reasons Orangutan Populations are Struggling to Survive
It isn’t surprising then that the estimated orangutan population is now 8% of what it was 100 years ago.
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Bringing you the latest articles, opinion and analysis in the conservation world
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River Dolphins in Decline
The Amazon river dolphin, also known as the pink dolphin, is the largest of the river dolphins. For over a decade their carcasses have been appearing on riverbanks recently in record numbers.
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Fungi: The Hidden Helper of our Woodlands
The absence of the constantly searching mycelia of fungi would be detrimental to one organism in particular, one that many others rely on; trees.
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Conservation Field Trips: Why They Matter
If you have come to university to learn about conservation and use your brain to solve issues, you may wonder why you’re being asked to poke around in the mud.
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Dwarf Sperm Whale Spotted in UK for the First Time
Little is known about the whales because they usually live in deep waters, where they feed from the sea floor, so sightings are rare.
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Wild Orangutans Fighting for Survival as Their Homes are Torn Down Around Them
Not only are the plants that feed them being removed for the development of plantations, but the forests are also being fragmented.
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Masai Mara Wildlife Populations: Shocking Scientific Discoveries
Within the reserve itself only eland, Grant’s gazelle and ostrich have shown any signs of recovery. Overall, the populations of impala, warthog, giraffe, Coke’s hartebeest and topi have declined by over 70%.
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Incredible Ways to Survive the Winter
Freeze tolerant animals allow their bodies to freeze and when spring arrives they thaw and come back to life. The wood frog is an outstanding example of this method.
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Wales’ New Plastic Bag Policy and its Effects on Marine Areas
Although carrier bags aren’t as much of an issue on our beaches as some of the smaller plastic items, they are still an obvious problem.
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Armadillo Invasion
The species has a high reproductive rate, producing quadruplets and living for twenty years. Individuals can also delay implantation of a fertilised egg during times of stress.