Tag: Conservation
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Ghana Bans Mining in Forest Reserves to Protect Ecosystems
Ghana Implements Nationwide Ban on Mining in Forest Reserves In a decisive move to strengthen environmental protections, Ghana announced a nationwide ban on mining activities within forest reserves. The decision reverses a 2022 policy that allowed extraction under specific conditions and indicates a broader push to curb illegal mining, also known as galamsey, and restore…
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Auckland Owners Urged to Control Dogs After Attacks on Little Blue Penguins
Ongoing Concerns Along Auckland’s Coastline Residents around Auckland’s coastline are being urged to take heightened precautions after a series of dog-related incidents involving little blue penguins. The Department of Conservation (DOC) has reported ongoing attacks on these small penguins, which are a protected native species in New Zealand. The warnings come as conservation groups, Auckland…
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Auckland Owners Urged to Control Dogs as Attacks on Little Blue Penguins Continue
H2: Urgent appeal as penguin attacks rise along Auckland’s coast The Department of Conservation (DOC) is calling on dog owners across Auckland to keep their pets on a leash and under control after a series of aggressive incidents involving little blue penguins. The penguin, New Zealand’s smallest and one of its most endearing native seabirds,…
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How Earth’s Alpine Plant Diversity Origins Unfolded: A Deep-Time Perspective
Unveiling a Deep-Time Tale of Alpine Flora Mountains are not just dramatic silhouettes against the sky; they are dynamic theaters where plants have evolved under unique pressures. A new study published in Science Advances sheds light on the deep-time processes that have crafted the exceptional plant diversity found in the world’s alpine regions. By integrating…
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England Moves to Ban Shooting Hares for Most of the Year
England to ban hare shooting for most of the year In a landmark shift for animal welfare and rural policy, the government has proposed sweeping changes to hare shooting regulations in England. The plan would restrict hare shooting to a narrow window, fundamentally altering how landowners, gamekeepers, farmers, and conservation groups manage hare populations. The…
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Inside the 9,000km Smuggling Route: Rhino Horns from South Africa to Singapore
Revealing a high-stakes crime corridor The investigation into the illicit traffic of rhino horn reveals a meticulously organized route that spans thousands of kilometers, crossing continents and challenging border controls. From the dense savannas of South Africa to the bustling hubs of Southeast Asia, smugglers have crafted a supply chain that exploits gaps in enforcement,…
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Steve Backshall’s Royal Arctic Challenge review – In the King’s footsteps
Introduction: A modern expedition in the King’s shadow Steve Backshall’s Royal Arctic Challenge sets out with a bold premise: to recreate King Charles III’s ten-day Canadian Arctic journey from 1975, a formative adventure that reportedly helped shape the future monarch’s lifelong environmental stewardship. The concept is as intriguing as it is challenging—can a modern explorer,…
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Inside the 9,000km Smuggling Route Bringing Rhino Horns from South Africa Through Singapore
Unraveling a Transcontinental Trail Across continents and continents of distance, a covert traffic network has persisted for years: the illegal trade in rhino horn. Recent investigations surrounding a shipment intercepted at Changi Airport in Singapore have shed light on a wider, perilous route that begins in South Africa and winds through hubs like Singapore before…
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Drought-Stricken Forests: Southern Israel’s Grim, Gray Landscape
Introduction: A Forest Under Siege by Drought In southern Israel, a once-lush expanse of trees is losing its color and vitality. The Sansana Forest, part of the Yatir region, has become a stark example of how prolonged drought, heat waves, and shifting climate patterns are reshaping landscapes that locals consider a vital part of their…
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Minke Whale Presence Confirmed Off Sunshine Coast by UniSC Researchers
Background: A Rare Visitor in Australian Waters In a landmark finding for Australia’s east coast, researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) have confirmed the presence of a rare minke whale north of the Sunshine Coast. The discovery was driven by a concerted effort to monitor marine mammal activity using acoustic data, a…