The native small mammals vanished extremely quickly. In fragments less than 10 hectares, they disappeared almost entirely within 5 years. By 25 years only a handful were left, on average less than one individual per island
Once again, sea otters are helping to demonstrate that the conservation of one species can have significant benefits to many others.
Almost 100 million Euros has been spent on conserving the remaining Iberian Lynx in the wild, and it seems that these efforts have paid off.
With only approximately 6,000 snow leopards left in the wild, time is running out.
On average, the rate of loss of populations of all amphibians in the USA is 3.7% per year. The scientists believe that if this rate does not change, these species will disappear from half of the habitats that they currently occupy in around 20 years.
Bioindicators provide information on the harmful effects of any contaminants. Due to this, they can be used as an early warning system for any long-term issues or contaminants which can effect a large area.
Study in Denmark has shown that offshore wind farms have increased the richness and diversity of certain fish in that area.
The golden langur is endemic to the Indo-Bhutan region, in a small area of western Assam in India and the foothills of the Black Mountains of neighbouring Bhutan.
As a result of our temperate climate we are gifted with an incredibly interesting wetland habitat; the bog!
In one such state, Idaho, wolves are doing well, numbering over 740 wolves. However, with more wolves, there has been more conflict with livestock farmers.