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We have been measuring our organisation’s biodiversity footprint – here’s how we did it

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023

As Mexico marks conservation day, advocates say it takes too long to list vulnerable species

Mexico is celebrating national conservation day

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023

Québec's hardwood trees could move north. Here's how that could affect the boreal forest landscape

In Québec, there are two distinct types of forest: the northern temperate forest in the south, and the boreal forest in the north.

The Conversation · Nov 27, 2023

Too little, too late: the desperate search for cod babies

Historically, it was overfishing that hurt the much-prized fish – but now rising ocean temperatures are inhibiting the fish’s ability to produce codlings at all

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023

We've committed to protect 30% of Australia's land by 2030. Here's how we could actually do it

In the mid 1990s, only 7% of Australia’s land was protected for conservation. Now, it’s more than tripled to 22%.

The Conversation · Nov 27, 2023

Wildlife board grants nod for training walls at Pazhaverkadu estuary to stabilise bar mouth

NBWL has approved construction of training walls at Pazhaverkadu estuary to stabilise bar mouth, allowing exchange of water vital for lake's ecosystem. Fishermen of Pulicat demand walls to keep estuary open & protect livelihoods. Andhra Pradesh CM requested to desilt Raidurgh estuary.

The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023

These bat penises are too long for sex

Serotine bats have large, bulbous penises that they use like an arm — but not for penetration

Salon · Nov 26, 2023

Protests against construction in Longwood Shola reserve forest intensify in the Nilgiris

Conservationists & local residents oppose TN govt's plan to build concrete structures & a building in Longwood Shola forest. Forest Dept denies allegations of cutting down trees & violating building rules. Stakeholders oppose project, citing need to protect ecologically-sensitive area & its wildlife. Forest Dept. denies plans for destructive construction,…

The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023

‘Urgent’ calls for biosecurity funding after fire ants cross Queensland border into NSW

Authorities working to chemically eradicate three nests after ‘one of world’s worst super pests’ found in South Murwillumbah

The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2023

'Adopt an axolotl' campaign launches in Mexico to save iconic species from pollution and trout

Academics in Mexico City are asking for donations to protect axolotls, an iconic fish-like type of salamander

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023