Biodiversity

Primates “Face Extinction Crisis”

Originally Published by BBC News

A global review of the world’s primates says 48% of species face extinction with most of the threat coming from habitat loss.

Posted on August 10th, 2008
Biodiversity

“Lost World” Of Gorillas Discovered In The Congo

Originally Published by New Scientist - Environment

Gorillas in congoA large population of endangered gorillas has been discovered in the forests of northern Congo.

Posted on August 6th, 2008
Biodiversity

Buzzzzzz Kill

Originally Published by Truthout

The loss of billions of bees raises questions about our pesticide controls.

Posted on August 4th, 2008
Agriculture, Biodiversity

Win For Native Wildlife As African Cat Banned

Originally Published by Sydney Morning Herald

Savannah cats have been banned from Australia after Environment Minister Peter Garrett concluded they posed an extreme risk to native animals and the environment.

Posted on August 4th, 2008
Biodiversity

Can Marine Reserves Help Ocean Life Cope With Climate Change?

Originally Published by Earthnews

The tiny island nation of Kiribati has set aside one of the world’s largest marine protected areas - more than 158,000 square miles - in hopes of insulating marine species from climate change and other threats.

Posted on August 3rd, 2008
Biodiversity, Climate, Water

Hidden Populations Give Lynx A Fighting Chance

Originally Published by New Scientist - Environment

Small populations of Iberian Lynx found in forest pockets of central Spain improve the species’ chance of survival.

Posted on August 1st, 2008
Biodiversity

Andean Condor Feared On The Brink Of Extinction

Originally Published by Earthnews

The Andean condor, a bird with wings that span 10 feet, and has long been mythologized by the people of the Andes mountains is now threatened by human encroachment.

Posted on July 31st, 2008
Biodiversity

Undersea Volcanoes Triggered Marine Extinction

Originally Published by NASA Earth Observatory

The answer to mass extinction of animals and plants 93 million years ago has been found at the bottom of the sea.

Posted on July 25th, 2008
Biodiversity, Disasters, Earth Observation

As Climate Warms, Scientists Consider A New Noah’s Ark

Originally Published by Earth News

A new conservation idea called “assisted migration” or “assisted colonization” is gaining popularity as species suffer from climate change.

Posted on July 22nd, 2008
Biodiversity, Climate

Grunting Fish Yield Vocal Clues

Originally Published by BBC News

Grunting fish have helped scientists to date the origins of vocal sounds to about 400 million years ago.

Posted on July 21st, 2008
Biodiversity, Would You Believe?