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Natural vegetation on nearly 12,850 sq. km in the Cauvery basin has been lost, says a research paper

In Cauvery basin, natural vegetation cover decreased by 46% in 50 years (1965-2016). Karnataka lost most (75%), TN (20%). Reasons including inappropriate cropping patterns, inefficient water use, over-exploitation of groundwater, etc. Solutions: integrated mgmt, restrictions on water-intensive crops, enrichment of catchment, organic farming, effluent treatment plants.

The Hindu

What stones inside fish ears are telling us about climate change

Climate change has made it more important than ever – wild animals’ futures may depend on how much we understand about them

The Hindu

From urchin crushing to lab-grown kelp, efforts to save California's kelp forests show promise

After purple urchins helped nearly wipe out 96% of California's iconic underwater bull kelp forests over a six-year span, biologists say they are seeing promising signs that efforts to save them may be helping

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Over 200 Migratory Bird Species Endangered By Extreme Weather

And the situation is only set to worsen with climate change, say scientists. The post Over 200 migratory bird species endangered by extreme weather appeared first on Talker.

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UK bans giant rhubarb after study finds popular garden plant is invasive species

Exclusive: plant from South America, also known as Gunnera, found to spread rapidly and choke native flora

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Mass deaths of elephant seals recorded as bird flu sweeps across the Antarctic

Researchers warn of one of ‘largest ecological disasters of modern times’ if the highly contagious disease reaches penguin colonies

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Dolphins’ Electric Super Sense Unveiled: Navigating Oceans And Hunting With Precision

Bottlenose dolphins possess a sophisticated sensory mechanism to detect weak electric fields, aiding navigation and hunting.

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Global Warming Shifts Green Turtle Nesting To Mediterranean Tourist Hotspots

Rising temperatures drive turtles to popular vacation destinations, posing risks to their survival.

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‘Unprecedented mass coral bleaching’ expected in 2024, says expert

2023 is first year of potential pair of El Niño years and since 1997, every instance of these pairs has led to mass coral mortality

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Wild birds ‘distinguish between calls made by different African tribes’ – study

Greater honeyguides respond more readily to calls made by certain African tribespeople than those made by a different tribe.

The Independent UK

Megamouth shark mystery solved as pregnant animal washes up on beach

The first ever recorded pregnant megamouth shark has been found on the shore in the Philippines

The Independent UK

How bird feeders help small species fight infection

Every day, throughout the world, people put huge quantities of food out at feeding stations for birds and other wild animals.

The Conversation

Why dozens of North American bird species are getting new names: Every name tells a story

This winter, tens of thousands of birders will survey winter bird populations for the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count, part of an international bird census, powered by volunteers, that has taken place every year since 1900.

The Conversation

‌New Study By Lancaster University Reveals The Crucial Role Of Seabird Droppings In Coral Recovery

‌Seabird guano fortifies fragile coral ecosystems through the presence of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorous.

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Indonesian maleo conservation faced setbacks due to development and plans for a new capital city

A critically endangered bird that only exists on a few Indonesian islands is facing a new threat as the country builds a new capital hundreds of miles away

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A sea otter pup found alone in Alaska has a new home at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium

A northern sea otter who was found alone and malnourished in the remote Alaska town of Seldovia in October has a new home in Chicago

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A great year to be a cabbage white butterfly: why are there so many and how can you protect your crops?

Cabbage white butterflies – Pieris rapae – are one of the most common garden visitors across southern and eastern Australia. The butterfly looks elegant in white with black dots on its wings: females have a pair of black spots and males a single spot on each forewing. But their velvety…

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Crows can use self-control to hold out for favourite food, study suggests

Researchers also found jays tend to settle for a less preferred food option when another bird is present.

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High-Tech DNA Analysis Offers Non-Invasive Solution For Polar Bear Conservation

New DNA tracking method could save polar bears from extinction

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Feeding Birds: Good For The Soul And Human Well-Being, Says Study

New research explores the positive impact of bird feeding on human well-being and calls for policy considerations.

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Campaigners label Scottish Government's biodiversity strategy 'meaningless'

The Scottish Government’s biodiversity strategy has been branded “meaningless” and a “paper exercise in delay” by marine conservation…

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Hopes for future of iconic Sycamore Gap Tree renewed

There was a national outcry when the iconic tree was felled overnight in September

The Independent UK

Florida discontinues manatee winter feeding program after seagrass conditions improve

Wildlife officials say a two-year experimental feeding program for starving Florida manatees will not immediately resume this winter as conditions have improved for the threatened marine mammals and the seagrass on which they depend

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How a thumb-sized climate migrant with a giant crab claw is disrupting the Northeast's Great Marsh ecosystem

Nine years ago, I stood on the muddy banks of the Great Marsh, a salt marsh an hour north of Boston, and pulled a thumb-sized crab with an absurdly large claw out of a burrow. I was looking at a fiddler crab – a species that wasn’t supposed to be…

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Golden mole that swims through sand is rediscovered in South Africa after 86 years

The De Winton’s golden mole was last seen in 1937 on the north-western coast of South Africa, and later declared officially lost. This iridescent blind mole with hearing superpowers evades contact with humans and “swims” through sand dunes, making it very difficult to locate. But in November 2023, a team…

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