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Aug 10, 2022 · Cheetahs, wild bison, vultures and black-footed ferrets are among the species being reintroduced to lands that lost them. Life on Earth is as much under threat from the loss of species and habitats as it is from climate change, says WWF. Preserving wildlife has positive impacts on food supplies, jobs, economies and human health.
Feb 21, 2022 · Ocean plastic pollution is set to grow fourfold by 2050, says a new report. And there may be 50 times more microplastics in the sea by 2100. Plastic pollution is pushing some species to the brink of extinction. But technological innovation and combined global action can help avert disaster. The level of microplastics in our oceans is set to ...
Oct 31, 2014 · How zoos can save our animals. Oct 31, 2014. Today, many zoos promote the protection of biodiversity as a significant part of their mission. As conservation “arks” for endangered species and, increasingly, as leaders in field conservation projects such as the reintroduction of captive-born animals to the wild, they’re preparing to play an ...
Feb 18, 2022 · The Threatened Species Scientific Committee recommended that the conservation status of koalas be upgraded to endangered in New South Wales (NSW), Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory. The recommendation was accepted by Environment Minister Sussan Ley, who said that the government also planned to adopt a national recovery plan for the beloved marsupial, The Guardian reported.
Jul 14, 2021 · Giant panda no longer endangered species as per China. Their population has now increased to 1,800, and they're classed as 'vulnerable'. The increase comes from improved living conditions and China's efforts in keeping their habitats intact.
Mar 2, 2018 · Rob Smith. There are 19 animals on the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) critically endangered list, including three species of rhino, seven primates and four big cats. The South China tiger, which has not been seen in the wild for more than 25 years and is considered “functionally extinct”, is top of the list. The South China tiger is ...
Feb 21, 2024 · A UN report highlights the existential threats faced by the world’s migratory species. Almost half of migratory creatures are in decline and 20% could become extinct. The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 cites biodiversity and ecosystem collapse as a major threat. Whether it’s a murmuration of starlings, herds of wildebeest ...
Jan 4, 2023 · 41,000 species are on IUCN’s Red List of endangered species. The hoverfly, the world’s second biggest pollinator, is currently under threat. Effective and fairly governed protected and conserved areas, alongside decisive action to tackle climate change and restore ecosystems is what is urgently needed, argues the IUCN.
Jul 20, 2021 · With 500 plus species, sharks don’t just dwell in the ocean, they help shape it. “The ocean’s upper surface receives the most sunlight, which enables phytoplankton – the engines of marine ecosystems – to thrive, but these shallow waters are nutrient poor,” says Cornish. “When sharks, rays and marine mammals like whales dive to ...
Mar 3, 2020 · Here are 10 inspiring conservation stories that prove what’s possible when we work together. 1. Whale species back from the brink. Whales have seen a resurgence since whaling practices have been banned or monitored Image: Unsplash/vivek kumar. An estimated 2 million whales were hunted and killed from the 19th to the mid-20th century for their ...
