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These 4 Indian Birds Are At Risk Of Extinction
The Long-billed Grasshopper-warbler is now classified as endangered, while Indian Courser, Indian Roller and Rufous-tailed Lark are listed as 'Near Threatened'.
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48,646 Species Now At Risk Of Extinction: World's Top Conservation Body
Arctic seals and birds are coming under increasing threat, mainly due to climate change and human activity, according to an updated list of endangered species released Friday by the world's top conservation body.
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Race To Save The Amazon's Bushy-Bearded Monkeys
The monkey, a Groves' Titi, listed as "critically endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), had ventured far from its fast-shrinking home on a hill in a small patch of forest next to Schlindwein's house.
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Earth's Biodiversity Crisis: 1 Million Species Face Extinction
Over a quarter of plants and animals assessed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List of threatened species risk extinction.
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Population And Infrastructure "Root Causes" of Sinking Joshimath: Official
While India's disaster preparedness and response has improved, the fragility of the Himalayas and the increase in population and infrastructure are at the root of crises like the Joshimath incident, officials
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Uganda Ivory Trader Gets Life Sentence: Report
A court in Uganda has sentenced an ivory trader to life in prison, the longest sentence for such crimes in the country's history.
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Chinese Paddlefish, Another Sturgeon Species Officially Declared Extinct
The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) announced on Thursday that the Chinese paddlefish and wild Yangtze Sturgeon have become extinct.
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Over 500 'Lost' Species of Terrestrial Vertebrates Missing for Decades Identified in New Study
An international study has identified 562 'lost' terrestrial vertebrate species that are yet to be declared extinct. The list includes amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, found after examining data from the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN Red List) on 32,802 species. Most of the lost spe...
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Newborn Jaguar Cubs Draw Fans At This Wildlife Park. See Adorable Pics
Two jaguar cubs born five weeks ago are the new stars at a wildlife park in Mexico, teaching a valuable lesson about conservation with their cuddly cuteness, according to park officials. Jaguars are classified as a "near-threatened" species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which says their population has declined by about a qu...
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One Of Nepal's Last Dancing Bears Dies After Rescue
One of Nepal's last known dancing bears that was recently rescued has died after being transferred to a zoo, an animal rights activist said Wednesday, blaming the death on "negligence".
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These 4 Indian Birds Are At Risk Of Extinction
The Long-billed Grasshopper-warbler is now classified as endangered, while Indian Courser, Indian Roller and Rufous-tailed Lark are listed as 'Near Threatened'.
-
48,646 Species Now At Risk Of Extinction: World's Top Conservation Body
Arctic seals and birds are coming under increasing threat, mainly due to climate change and human activity, according to an updated list of endangered species released Friday by the world's top conservation body.
-
Race To Save The Amazon's Bushy-Bearded Monkeys
The monkey, a Groves' Titi, listed as "critically endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), had ventured far from its fast-shrinking home on a hill in a small patch of forest next to Schlindwein's house.
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Earth's Biodiversity Crisis: 1 Million Species Face Extinction
Over a quarter of plants and animals assessed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List of threatened species risk extinction.
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Population And Infrastructure "Root Causes" of Sinking Joshimath: Official
While India's disaster preparedness and response has improved, the fragility of the Himalayas and the increase in population and infrastructure are at the root of crises like the Joshimath incident, officials
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Uganda Ivory Trader Gets Life Sentence: Report
A court in Uganda has sentenced an ivory trader to life in prison, the longest sentence for such crimes in the country's history.
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Chinese Paddlefish, Another Sturgeon Species Officially Declared Extinct
The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) announced on Thursday that the Chinese paddlefish and wild Yangtze Sturgeon have become extinct.
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Over 500 'Lost' Species of Terrestrial Vertebrates Missing for Decades Identified in New Study
An international study has identified 562 'lost' terrestrial vertebrate species that are yet to be declared extinct. The list includes amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, found after examining data from the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN Red List) on 32,802 species. Most of the lost spe...
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Newborn Jaguar Cubs Draw Fans At This Wildlife Park. See Adorable Pics
Two jaguar cubs born five weeks ago are the new stars at a wildlife park in Mexico, teaching a valuable lesson about conservation with their cuddly cuteness, according to park officials. Jaguars are classified as a "near-threatened" species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which says their population has declined by about a qu...
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One Of Nepal's Last Dancing Bears Dies After Rescue
One of Nepal's last known dancing bears that was recently rescued has died after being transferred to a zoo, an animal rights activist said Wednesday, blaming the death on "negligence".
