Articles related to "Habitat Loss And Degradation"



Butterflies and Vehicles Don't Mix
Two species of endangered butterfly, at opposite ends of the earth, get respite from vehicles. One is protected during its migration, the other needs year round relief.
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Elephant Rehabilitation in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan rehabilitation-reintroduction program cares for orphaned elephants at Udawalewe National Park, where they are released to become part of the wild population.
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Climate Change: Species and Ecosystem Survival
In times of climate change and ecosystem movement, what attributes can help species and ecosystems survive?
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Demoiselle Crane Conservation in Annapurna
The migration of the demoiselle crane coincides with the harvest, resulting in conflict with local farmers. New efforts focus on protecting crops without harming birds.
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10 Endangered Mammals of India
While well-known species struggle to survive, habitat degradation or loss and hunting put critically endangered shrews, bats, and civets at greater extinction risk.
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Brazilian Amazon's Two New Monkeys
Controversial biologist Marc Van Roosmalen's discovery of two more species of titi monkey are another reason conservation groups call for better rainforest protection.
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Endangered Snow Leopard Numbers Continue to Fall
Snow leopards live in remote areas but human settlements in their habitat have had a significant impact on food and shelter for the big cats as poaching also increases.
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Penguins And Oil in South America
Migrating penguins are routinely oiled by spills and illegal ballast dumping. The Magellanic Penguin Project and The Penguin Network are working together to protect them.
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The Endangered Ganges River Dolphin
One of two subspecies of South Asian River dolphin, efforts to save this primitive cetacean have been limited. Extinction is likely unless the Ganges itself is restored.
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The Five Bears of Europe and Asia
All bear species found in Asia are listed as vulnerable or endangered. Some of the small isolated populations of the brown bear in Europe are also at risk of extinction.
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