20 percent of mammals at risk for extinction (Discovery News) Expanding agriculture and hunting are driving this unprecedented extinction period for mammals. But there is hope: 24 mammal species are improving due to conservation efforts. Never give up hope. Coral … Continue reading
Coral reef winners and losers (Science Mag) “Scientists have just made the job of those trying to save the world’s coral reefs a bit easier. A new map published today pinpoints the reefs that can still be saved—and those that … Continue reading
Oregon bans the sale, trade and possession of shark fins (Oceana) “While shark finning is illegal in the U.S., current federal laws banning the practice do not address the shark fin trade. As a result, fins are being imported to … Continue reading
If the above embedded video does not display, click here to view it. On a recent trip to visit Rare Conservation Fellow Valend Burdam’s campaign, Senior Vice President of Global Programs Paul Butler was able to record an early version … Continue reading
“The two factors — thermal history and community composition — were the most important in explaining the variability among the sites in bleaching variability.” If the above embedded video does not display, click here to view it. Coral bleaching is … Continue reading
Tiger populations are up 20 percent in India, but habitat loss continue to be a problem (World Wildlife Fund) “Despite the good news, the detailed report warns that tigers are still in danger due to an overall 12.6 percent loss … Continue reading
The great lakes are feeling the effects of climate change – some expect no ice cover in 10 years (Blue Channel 24) “Lake Michigan may have some winters with no ice cover within 10 years, and Lake Superior may be … Continue reading
“If we do not make a place where fish can grow and live, we will not see fish here. There will be a time when there will be no more fish to catch. Our future generations will only see drawings … Continue reading
Pictures: Viable population of snow leopards still roam Afghanistan (Mongabay) “Researchers report a healthy population of the world’s most elusive big cat in Afghanistan’s remote and peaceful Wakhan Corridor region. Monitored by camera trap in the region, WCS researchers were … Continue reading
Scientists are exposing rainforest species to projected climate changes to test their adaptive capabilities (TreeHugger) “If the projections of countless scientists are correct, the climate of this planet will be markedly different by the end of this century — but for a … Continue reading