A global taxonomic review of birds has 'discovered' 361 new species that were previously considered 'races' of existing bird species - but many of them are endangered, forcing a rethink of conservation priorities.
… review of birds has 'discovered' 361 new species that were previously considered 'races' of existing bird species - but many of them are endangered, … of the conservation status of 361 'new' bird species has been carried out by BirdLife …
Until now, civil unrest and the difficulty of working at night have stood in the way of understanding the true nocturnal diversity of the African rainforests but the recent discovery of a new species of primate hints at what lies in wait to be discovered
… UK researchers discover a new species of primate from Africa's Angolan … February 2017 News Conservation Primates New Species Discovery angola dwarf resized.jpg … rainforests but the recent discovery of a new species of primate hints at what lies in wait …
Conservation projects have pulled several endangered European birds back from the brink of extinction, but habitat loss, industrial farming, over fishing and climate change all represent growing threats that requires broader and deeper change in the EU and beyond.
… population in Europe is recovering and the species is no longer at risk. Photo: Satriver … birds has revealed that nearly one fifth of species are at risk of extinction across the European Union. Of the 82 'at risk' species, 11 are 'critically endangered; 16 …
An earless species of monitor lizard from Borneo has suddenly erupted into the international trade among pet keepers and reptile collectors. Although it is protected within its range, there are no restrictions on international trade in the species. An urgent CITES listing is desperately needed!
… August 2014 News Reptiles Trade Endangered Species Malaysia Indonesia Borneo reptile.jpg An earless species of monitor lizard from Borneo has … no restrictions on international trade in the species. An urgent CITES listing is …
England becoming a country of 'beauty spots rather than beauty', and must act fast to address declining biodiversity, says the government’s environment watchdog
… government’s environment watchdog Nearly 500 species of animals and plants have become … ever audit of England’s lost and declining species, 12 per cent of land mammals, 22 per … were shown to have been lost. Seven of the species, including the Irish Lady’s Tresses …
Increasing threats to mangrove species are a symptom of the widespread destruction and exploitation of forest habitats, say campaigners
… mangroves.jpg Increasing threats to mangrove species are a symptom of the widespread … According to an analysis by the Global Marine Species Assessment Unit (GMSA) , more than one in six mangrove species are threatened with extinction. The …
Current conservation list criticised for being biased towards vertebrates and neglecting most plants, fungi and invertebrates
… Red List of endangered species needs to be tripled, say ecologists … would need to monitor the status of 160,000 species, roughly three times the current … knowledge Scientists believe that 1.9 million species have been discovered but estimate that …
A new report reveals huge declines in the UK's migratory birds that winter deep in Africa's rainforests. Shorter distance migrants are performing much better, with some recording big population increases.
… shows alarming declines among 29 migrant species which nest in the UK in summer and … Desert. The most dramatic declines are among species which winter in the humid zone of … to Nigeria and beyond. Of this group of species, which includes whinchat, nightingale, …
With Monarch butterfly numbers down by 90% in 20 years - largely as a result of GMO crops in key feeding areas - the US Fish and Wildlife Service is reviewing the insect's status with a view to granting it legal protection under the Endangered Species Act.
… Monarchs may win 'endangered species' protection The Ecologist | 6th … it legal protection under the Endangered Species Act. Endangered Species Act protection may be warranted for …
Two new international agreements will help to save migratory birds from hunting, trapping and poisoning, and to protect their long-distance flyways. A key objective is to phase out lead shot within three years, and eliminate the toxic drug diclofenac.
… agreements that will help save migratory bird species across the world were reached last … of the Parties of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) agreed a set of guidelines to … Action Plan to save more than 400 bird species. The Resolution Preventing Poisoning …
The over-hunting of wildlife in the Amazon has an unexpected knock-on effect: the reduced seed dispersal reduces the forest's capacity to store carbon in its biomass, increasing emissions from apparently 'intact' rainforest areas.
… storage. This is because several large mammal species play a vital role in dispersing … those resulting from the loss of 'keystone species', may significantly reduce forest … reducing their timber production potential. Species impoverishment a widespread but unseen …
The UK has joined growing European support for Atlantic Bluefin tuna to be declared an endangered species to prevent collapse
… February 2010 News Tuna Wildlife Endangered Species Natural World Fish bluefin.jpg WWF … Bluefin tuna to be declared an endangered species to prevent collapse The UK has … Bluefin tuna is put on the endangered species list at a UN meeting on the trade in …
Conservationists’ zeal to rid countries of so-called ‘invasive species’ could have serious unforeseen effects on ecosystems, new research has suggested.
… suggests careful intervention of 'invasive species' The Ecologist | 1st March 2009 News Feral Conservation Invasive Species Culling News Round Up Natural World … zeal to rid countries of so-called ‘invasive species’ could have serious unforeseen effects …
As the IWC meeting begins today in Slovenia, the EU, its 28 member states and the United States, Australia, Brazil, Israel, New Zealand, Mexico and Monaco, have expressed their opposition to Iceland's commercial whaling in a powerful diplomatic broadside.
… News Oceans Cetaceans Iceland EU Endangered Species fin whale landed at … whale slaughter." This trade in endangered species must stop! The demarche also slams … meat, expecially products from endangered species. "Fin whales and minke whales are …
Report published in Nature expresses alarm at the impact of cancer on endangered species such as Tasmanian devil and beluga whale
… alarm at the impact of cancer on endangered species such as Tasmanian devil and beluga … a danger that cancer levels could lead some species such as the Tasmanian devil into … rates and tumour types between different species and said wildlife populations could …
Breathable air, healthy soil, fresh water and the stability of our climate all rely on our planetary life-support systems – like rainforests and oceans – being healthy.
… Woodland Trust People’s Trust For Endangered Species Traffic Survival International Oceana … – and ultimately ourselves. Scientists say species are becoming extinct 1,000 times … of organisations dedicated to protecting species from extinction and keeping wildland …
Botswana's Okavango Delta, one of the most iconic natural areas on the planet, has been listed as 1,000th World Heritage site today. The decision follows the advice of IUCN, UNESCO's advisory body on nature.
… Heritage stands for ." A haven for endangered species The delta sustains the populations of … the Wild Dog and the Lion. It harbours 24 species of globally-threatened birds and is … elephants - the largest population of the species in the world. Its extraordinary annual …
A new 'State of the World's Rivers' database shows how the world's rivers have been impoverished by dams and their ecosystems devastated - and provides a valuable resource to help save river basins that remain in good health.
… Habitat has decreased for 52 native fish species, migratory bird species, and mammals such as the water … still provides habitat for roughly 14,000 species of mammals, 2,200 fish species, 1,500 …
The marine campaign group Oceana has put together a fact sheet about ocean acidification
… concerning since one quarter of all marine species depend on coral reefs for homes, … – ultimately threatening their populations. Species under the most immediate threat … oysters. Falling numbers of less well-known species, like pteropods – tiny swimming snails …
Yasuní National Park in the Ecuadorian Amazon is home to a record number of species. Now that the Yasuni-ITT Initiative has failed the future of those species hangs in the balance.....
… Amazon is home to a record number of species. Now that the Yasuni-ITT Initiative has failed the future of those species hangs in the balance..... The images in the gallery above are all species that call Yasuni National Park their …
A key NAFTA body has recommended a formal investigation into Canada's refusal to protect its polar bears despite the grave threats posed to them by climate change.
… status to polar bears under the country's Species At Risk Act (SARA). The SCEC … pace in making listing decisions under the Species At Risk Act - an issue that will … for polar bears and any other Canadian species threatened with extinction. Sarah …
With only 6,600 left in the wild, the Sumatran orangutan is critically endangered. Campaign group Sumatran Orangutan Society has organised a celebrity auction to raise money to protect them and their rainforest habitat
… Natural World Wildlife Orangutan Endangered Species Sumatra Deforestation Rainforests … urgent action could be the first Great Ape species to become extinct. The Jungle VIP … regeneration and are a fantastic flagship species. By helping them we help countless …
A report by the European Commission shows that habitat and wildlife protection targets across Europe will be missed, with nine out of 10 UK habitats found to be in 'unfavourable' condition
… (EC) report on threatened habitats and species under the EU Habitats Directive looked … at 216 habitats and 1,182 plant and animal species in 25 member states, and found … habitats and 23 per cent of threatened species in the UK were found to be in …
We all know about the risk to elephants and rhinos from the illegal wildlife trade, but now the helmeted hornbills of Borneo and Sumatra are at risk as online traders find ready buyers for their carved beaks in China.
… beaks is posing an increasing threat to the species' survival, the Environmental … helmeted hornbill is a critically endangered species - both as its forested habitat on … Asia forests of Sumatra and Borneo. The species generally occurs in primary …