Articles by Alex Taylor - Page 31

  • Corncrakes Rising

    Between May and July this year, the survey recorded 1,289 calling males – its highest population since records began.

    By Alex Taylor on 20th October 2014
  • World Wildlife Populations Fallen by Half

    The report states that wildlife populations today are 52% less than they were in 1970. In other words, in less than two generations, these populations have declined by more than half.

    By Alex Taylor on 9th October 2014
  • The State of America’s Birds

    We must pay attention to the message that Martha left us with, and act quickly to halt declines and prevent extinctions of all America’s bird species.

    By Alex Taylor on 1st October 2014
  • The Big Butterfly Count

    Nearly 45,000 people took part this year, during a three week period in July and August. Now, the results are in…

    By Alex Taylor on 25th September 2014
  • Sharks Need Healthy Coral Reefs

    Recent research indicates that healthy coral could mean a healthy shark population.

    By Alex Taylor on 17th September 2014
  • Triple Threat to Seabirds

    Extreme weather, predation and human disturbance are all threats to sea birds up and down the UK coastline.

    By Alex Taylor on 10th September 2014
  • Invasive Species Affect Animal Interactions

    Known to impact native plant species, invertebrate populations and soil nutrients, it has also been noticed that in areas with Japanese stiltgrass, numbers of American toads have fallen.

    By Alex Taylor on 3rd September 2014
  • A Day for Hen Harriers

    As well as raising awareness through Hen Harrier Day, the RSPB are also trying to raise money for research and education to aid conservation.

    By Alex Taylor on 28th August 2014
  • All Ivory Markets Must Close

    All domestic and international ivory markets should be closed, according to the study, and government stockpiles of ivory that are located all over the world must be destroyed, as they are a significant source of ivory appearing in the illegal trade.

    By Alex Taylor on 20th August 2014
  • Fur Seal Misfortune

    Decades of in depth monitoring, alongside genetic analysis, has revealed that climate change and food availability are having a serious impact on a population of fur seals on South Georgia in the South Atlantic Ocean.

    By Alex Taylor on 14th August 2014