Wildlife populations plunge 73% since 1970: WWF
Wild populations of monitored animal species have plummeted over 70 percent in the last half-century, according to the latest edition of a landmark assessment by WWF published on Thursday......»»
Don’t Buy a House in These 5 US Cities That Have Shrinking Populations and Fewer Buyers
Don’t Buy a House in These 5 US Cities That Have Shrinking Populations and Fewer Buyers.....»»
Two orphaned Black bears released back into wild after rehabilitation by San Diego Humane Society
Two orphaned Black bears have been released back into the wild, ending their nearly year-long rehabilitation at the San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center, according to officials......»»
State wildlife agency will pay residents $100 to catch one type of fish — here"s why
State wildlife agency will pay residents $100 to catch one type of fish — here"s why.....»»
Setting minimum targets for wildlife conservation excludes restoration and ecosystem management, researcher argues
Although the grizzly is featured prominently on the California state flag, the golden bear has been extinct in the wild since the 1920s......»»
Heatmaps show trematodes congregate in certain parts of amphibians" bodies, often to dire physical consequences
Trematodes, also known as flukes, are a class of parasitic flatworms with intricate lifecycles. This makes them interesting to scientists, but they are also significant to both human health and wildlife conservation......»»
Researchers propose use of electrical blackouts to determine impact of artificial light on wildlife
New research proposes the use of electrical blackouts, such as those experienced during loadshedding in South Africa, to enhance our understanding of how artificial light in urban areas may be affecting wildlife behaviors......»»
The global clean water crisis looms large: Study finds water quality is underrepresented in assessments
Water scarcity will intensify with climate and socioeconomic change, disproportionately impacting populations located in the Global South, concludes a new Utrecht University article published in Nature Climate Change......»»
Escaped GMO canola plants persist long-term, but may be losing their engineered resistance to pesticides
Populations of canola plants genetically engineered to be resistant to herbicides can survive outside of farms, but may be gradually losing their engineered genes, reports a new study led by Cynthia Sagers of Arizona State University, US, published M.....»»
Designing a better nest to help endangered turtles
With Ontario's eight species of turtles considered at risk, a new nest designed by researchers has the potential to significantly bolster their struggling populations......»»
Ancient DNA study reveals population history of Western Tibetan Plateau
According to a study published in Current Biology on May 22, the genetic components of the ancient populations in the western Tibetan Plateau are closest to ancient populations in the southern Tibetan Plateau, and their major genetic components have.....»»
The habitable worlds observatory could see lunar and solar "exo-eclipses"
A future space observatory could use exo-eclipses to tease out exomoon populations......»»
Collapse in migratory fish populations threatens health of millions and critical freshwater ecosystems
Populations of migratory freshwater fish species—including salmon, trout, eel, and sturgeon—continue to decline across the globe. This decline risks the food security and livelihoods of millions of people, the survival of countless other species,.....»»
How three tenacious reefs can help restore global oyster populations
Researchers at the University of Sydney have revealed how our oyster reefs can provide lessons on reef restoration projects. More than 85% of naturally occurring oyster reefs have been lost in recent decades due to disease, overharvesting, global war.....»»
Conservation of "Nature"s Strongholds" needed to halt biodiversity loss, say researchers
To achieve global biodiversity targets, conservationists and governments must prioritize the establishment and effective management of large, interconnected protected areas with high ecological integrity, John G. Robinson from the Wildlife Conservati.....»»
Researchers investigate mercury concentrations in fish and wildlife on a global scale
A paper, titled "Global Mercury Concentrations in Biota: Their Use as a Basis for a Global Biomonitoring Framework" and published in the journal Ecotoxicology, describes for the first time currently available mercury data for fish and wildlife on a g.....»»
Low-income groups bear greater health burden in food systems: Study
Across regions where food is produced, emissions from agriculture pose health risks to local populations. Among them, low-income groups are hit the hardest, a study published in Nature Food by researchers at Peking University (PKU) and collaborators.....»»
Penalties for dropping out of ecosystem services incentive programs should equal lost environmental benefits
Payment for Ecosystem Services programs (PES) are important tools that governments around the world use to improve water quality, protect forests and wildlife habitat, and sequester carbon. Under these programs, landowners—usually farmers—are pai.....»»
Verdict in for wildlife mystery in Nevada where DNA tests show suspected wolves were coyotes
The verdict is in. The latest wildlife mystery in Nevada has been solved......»»
Climate change could significantly alter distribution of jellyfish and other gelatinous zooplankton in the Arctic Ocean
Gelatinous zooplankton, including jellyfish and other diverse, nearly transparent organisms, play important roles in marine ecosystems. Climate change is expected to significantly alter their populations and distributions. New research published in L.....»»
Volvo"s Q1 EV sales plunge: A momentary blip or a sign its 2030 plan is in jeopardy?
Volvo EV sales in the U.S. plummeted 65 percent in the first quarter. According to Cox Automotive estimates, it was the largest year-over-year percentage decline in the luxury segment......»»