Forest Fragmentation - Winners and Losers
Research has shown that 85% of species are effected by forest fragmentation. While some benefit from the breaking up of forests into small isolated patches, many species lose out - often those that are most endangered.
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Vanishing Vultures
The six species have now been updated to either ‘endangered’ or ‘critically endangered’ status on the Red List.
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Government Backs Down Over Buzzards
Groups such as the RSPB welcomed the decision, especially since buzzard populations were once so low in this country.
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Sawfish Facing Extinction
Sawfish are amongst the most threatened family of marine fishes. Overfishing and habitat destruction have resulted in many species disappearing from the coastlines of 46 countries. International conservation efforts and adequate fishing protections are required to prevent their complete extinction.
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Rare Australian Bee Discovery
A bee in Australia has been discovered, after no sightings had been made of it for 100 years. However, it is extremely rare due to habitat loss and fragmentation, wildfires and climate change. It is also favours just one specific vegetation type, and with little known of its biology, time is running out to protect this native species.
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Counting Elephants...From Space
A new surveying technique involving the use of satellite cameras has been used to count elephants. Automatic detection allows for vast areas to be surveyed much quicker, offering an alternative to human observers counting from low-flying planes.
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