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habitat-protection
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The Independentscience39 days ago
Congo Sanctuary Cares for Orphaned Bonobos Rescued From Bushmeat Trade
A sanctuary on the outskirts of Kinshasa houses the world's only dedicated facility for orphaned bonobos, which are rescued from poachers or kept as pets. Staff provide foster care for the young apes, which share nearly 99 percent of their DNA with humans. Officials have proposed…
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Global Assessment Identifies 325 Migratory Freshwater Fish Species Requiring International Protection
A March assessment by the World Wildlife Fund, the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, and the University of Nevada identified 325 migratory freshwater fish species that cross international borders and face population declines. These species encou…
Newsweekscience73 days ago
Conservation Group Seeks $10 Million to Protect Big Bear Valley Bald Eagle Habitat from Development
A nonprofit organization in California's Big Bear Valley is raising $10 million to purchase land and preserve habitat for bald eagles Jackie and Shadow and their chicks. The effort aims to prevent a proposed housing development on 63 acres known as Moon Camp. The eagles' nest is…