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FG urged to implore technology in conserving endangered wildlife
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Battle against wildlife traffickers
ANN/THE DAILY STAR – The Patagonian Mara, resembling a rabbit but also akin to a deer, inhabits open and semi-open environments across Argentina, notably in extensive regions of Patagonia. This herbivorous mammal is a distinctive presence in these habitats, yet it is not typically observed in other parts of the subcontinent. But in March 2021,…
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Why move species to islands? Saving wildlife as the world changes means taking calculated risks
by Anthony Rendall, Amy Coetsee, Aviya Naccarella and Euan Ritchie, The Conversation The eastern barred bandicoot was once found in abundance across the basalt plains of western Victoria. But habitat destruction and predation by introduced red foxes drove the species to the brink of extinction on the mainland. Establishing populations in fenced reserves was critical…
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8 animal attractions around Phoenix to celebrate World Wildlife Day
March 3 was World Wildlife Day, but people around the Valley of the Sun can spend time with our animal friends almost every day of the year. Metro Phoenix has a number of attractions and nonprofit organizations that allow the public to see and learn about a wide range of animals, from desert dwellers to…
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Why Somalia’s wildlife needs protecting
Wildlife are under threat across Somalia as the human population expands and urban development spreads into rural habitats. War, climate change and drought, and hunting have also taken a huge toll on some of Somalia’s wild animals that are now in danger of extinction. As this is World Wildlife Week (3-10 March), Radio Ergo spoke…
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Pet and Wildlife Trafficking: A Dark Truth About Wild Farms Exposed by UK Nonprofit
Wildlife “farming”, the term for breeding wild species in controlled environments, has been touted for helping protect both the animals and their often fragile ecosystems. There are cases where parrots and cockatoos are alleged to have been bred in the Solomon Islands, but there are no farms over there, the report states. (Photo: Grunter, Wikimedia,…
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Winners announced for 2024 WWD International Youth Art Contest
Winning entries from Hong Kong SAR People’s Republic of China and Republic of Singapore Washington, D.C. (March 4, 2024) – Today, young people across the world, including a four-year-old, have been recognized for their artistic talents in the World Wildlife Day 2024 International Youth Art Contest. This year marks the sixth annual contest hosted by…
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Inside Vantara, Anant Ambani’s ambitious wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat
Anant Ambani’s ambitious wildlife conservation project, Vantara, aims to rescue and rehabilitate animals globally. Spanning 3,000 acres, it is all set to become the world’s largest zoo and rehabilitation centre. Located within the premises of Reliance’s Jamnagar Refinery Complex in Gujarat, Vantara, meaning ‘Star of the Forest’, seeks to elevate animal conservation to new heights,…
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Can you visit Vantara, Anant Ambani’s ambitious wildlife sanctuary?
Recently, Anant Ambani, the younger son of Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, introduced his ambitious wildlife preservation project, which is poised to become the world’s largest zoo and rehabilitation centre. Dubbed ‘Vantara,’ meaning ‘Star Of The Forest,’ this extensive initiative encompasses 3,000 acres within Reliance’s Jamnagar Refinery Complex, often recognized as the Green Belt…
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10 of the Most Endangered Species in India in 2024
In the past 50 years, the planet has experienced rapid growth of human population, development, and urbanisation, deforesting hundreds of million acres of forests across the globe along the way. As a result, wildlife is losing more habitats and food by the day. According to a 2020 analysis, the sixth mass extinction of wildlife on…
