Conservation

Britain's Mistletoe Under Threat

Conservationists from England's National Trust are warning that future Christmases in Britain could have to go ahead without the traditional mistletoe kisses. The National Trust is urging consumers to buy...

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Coral expert predicts ''end in sight'' for reefs

A foremost expert predicts that coral reefs could disappear in our children's lifetime. J.E.N. Veron, former chief scientist of the Australian Institute of Marine Science, has written in Yale Environment...

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Sumatran tiger survey reveals numbers strong

Tigers are back in the news, and for once its good news. A survey of the Sumatran tiger population reveals that numbers are healthy with tigers found from sea level...

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Dolphins in rehab get hearing tests

Most years about 4000 marine mammals beach on US coasts and the causes are often hard to determine. New research in Florida tested the hearing of beached or net-entangled animals...

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Practical Tips for Water Conservation

Water conservation is the responsibility of everyone on the planet. It is a vital component to life on earth, and every living thing on earth is totally dependent on water...

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Tracking down the elephant poachers

A new tool could help wildlife crime officers worldwide to trace the origin of illegally traded elephant ivory. German scientists, in cooperation with WWF are building a database that will...

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