Protection Money
The Mexican government and insurance company Swiss Re have joined force to create an insurance policy for the coral reef off the coast of Cancun. This marks the first time something like this...
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Category: Fish
The Great Wind Debate
In Scotland over the last few weeks there has been a fair amount of controversy over four wind farms due to be constructed on the East coast of Scotland. These wind farms were...
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Trade and Poaching Plight: 5 Animals
You hear about threats of extinction and the reality of species decline all the time in the media, it is the worst case scenario for any species. For those with an environmental interest and...
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10 powerful images that show threats to modern day wildlife
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How to hypnotize a shark
Sharks, alongside many other aquatic and terrestrial animals exhibit a phenomenon known as tonic immobility or ‘apparent death’, a reflex that causes the animal to enter a hypnotic or trance like state. Whilst...
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The gentle giant of the sea
Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the world’s largest fish, growing up 12 metres in length and weighing up to 12,500 kg. They are known for their gentle nature, sometimes letting divers swim with...
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Breakthrough for British Beavers: Native species status awarded to Scottish populations
After years of uncertainty, the Scottish government has finally announced that the two populations of Eurasian beaver currently residing in Scotland will be allowed to stay through the granting of native species status....
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Wildlife populations fall 58% since 1970
Wildlife populations across the globe have fallen by 58% in just over 40 years, according to the Living Planet assessment. The assessment is published every two years with the goal of assessing the...
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Facts about plastic pollution in the oceans & what you can do to help
Plastic pollution is not only very harmful to marine wildlife but it also disturbs food webs. And it’s bad news for us too, as plastic toxins make their way back into our diet....
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Fish diversity in the Amazon: Freshwater marvels
Brazil, one of the largest countries on the planet, a place we happily call home. Approximately 200 million people live in Brazil, being the most bio diverse location on the planet and having a...
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