Wildlife

In a study published in the journal Borders in Ecology and Evolutiona team of scientists in South Africa evaluated the effects of air temperature and drought on the reproductive production of southern yellow-billed hornbills (Tockus leucomelas) in the Kalahari desert. The southern yellow-billed hornbill (Tockus leucomelas), adult female, in Mapungubwe National Park, South Africa. Image …

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According to new research, a colorful bird that became famous in “The Lion King” is wiped out by climate change. Global warming is reducing the reproductive success of the southern yellow-billed hornbill, which is commonly seen in dry bush and woodland areas of South Africa. Typically on a safari, you will see yellow and red …

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The health of our planet depends on a rich and diverse ecosystem. This includes all types of plants and animals, along with humans. When the environment is in balance, everyone benefits. But when natural and human forces create an imbalance, the fragile ecosystem does not always recover. This is the case with dozens of endangered …

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Credit: Pixabay / Public Domain CC0 Reptiles are in trouble: in fact, more than 21% of reptile species are threatened with extinction worldwide, according to a one-of-a-kind global assessment of more than 10,000 species. The results show that some reptiles, including many crocodile and turtle species, require urgent conservation efforts to prevent extinction. “The findings …

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Honey bee pollination services are estimated to be in the region of $ 30 billion annually (Getty) The world as we know it depends on bees. It’s not just that our planet would become a useless waste of space without honey, but at least a third of our food directly depends on bees for pollination. …

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Every year, on the third Friday in May, communities around the world celebrate Endangered Species Day, a key date on the environmental calendar dedicated to protecting endangered wildlife. Begun in 2006, the day includes several special events such as bird walks, nature hikes, lectures and educational webinars. And we’re adding a number of top-notch views …

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Three men who were illegally captured poaching on the Dee Estuary were convicted of their crimes. Court hearings heard the trio would make a significant profit from the clams, which were valued at up to £ 10,500. In late 2020, after receiving information about illegal clam poaching, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) launched an investigation with …

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