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Bonelli’s eagle: successful reintroduction of an endangered species in Mallorca
From its disappearance to its reintroduction in Mallorca
Reintroducing species in new natural habitats is a strategy to help prevent the extinction of the most threatened organisms. However, this process is influenced by several factors ─which are not much explored in the scientific bibliography─ and its global success ratio is still low.
A study coordinated by the Conservation Biology Group from the Faculty of Biology and the Biodiversity Research Institute (IRBio) of the University of Barcelona analyses the efficiency of reintroduction strategies for the Bonelli’s eagle in Mallorca (Spain). The study, carried out in collaboration with the Government of the Balearic Islands and the Wildlife Recovery Consortium (COFIB) within the framework of the European project LIFE Bonelli, provides new scientific knowledge in global ecology to increase the success options of reintroduction programs with the highest economic efficiency.
Bonelli’s eagle: successful reintroduction of an endangered species in Mallorca
From its disappearance to its reintroduction in Mallorca
Reintroducing species in new natural habitats is a strategy to help prevent the extinction of the most threatened organisms. However, this process is influenced by several factors ─which are not much explored in the scientific bibliography─ and its global success ratio is still low.
A study coordinated by the Conservation Biology Group from the Faculty of Biology and the Biodiversity Research Institute (IRBio) of the University of Barcelona analyses the efficiency of reintroduction strategies for the Bonelli’s eagle in Mallorca (Spain). The study, carried out in collaboration with the Government of the Balearic Islands and the Wildlife Recovery Consortium (COFIB) within the framework of the European project LIFE Bonelli, provides new scientific knowledge in global ecology to increase the success options of reintroduction programs with the highest economic efficiency.
Bonelli’s eagle: successful reintroduction of an endangered species in Mallorca
Conservation efforts credited for highest New Brunswick wild salmon numbers in over 30 years
Researchers at the University of New Brunswick say the future is looking brighter for the endangered Atlantic salmon population in the inner Bay of Fundy.
Kurt Samways, Parks Canada research chair in aquatic restoration, says researchers have detected more than 100 endangered Atlantic salmon returning to Fundy National Park rivers this year, the highest number since 1989.
https://beta-ctvnews-ca.cdn.ampproj.../local/atlantic/2021/10/12/1_5620055.amp.html
Researchers at the University of New Brunswick say the future is looking brighter for the endangered Atlantic salmon population in the inner Bay of Fundy.
Kurt Samways, Parks Canada research chair in aquatic restoration, says researchers have detected more than 100 endangered Atlantic salmon returning to Fundy National Park rivers this year, the highest number since 1989.
https://beta-ctvnews-ca.cdn.ampproj.../local/atlantic/2021/10/12/1_5620055.amp.html
China makes big move
for biodiversity
The Chinese government on Tuesday pledged US$ 230 million in a new fund to support biodiversity conservation in developing countries,
news media reported.
Along with establishing the Kunming Biodiversity Fund, Chinese President Xi Jinping also announced the creation of several new national parks to cover 230,000 square kilometers (88,800 square miles) of land across China. Officials say the parks will protect nearly 30 percent of the country’s key terrestrial wildlife species, including pandas, tigers and leopards.
China makes big move for biodiversity
for biodiversity
The Chinese government on Tuesday pledged US$ 230 million in a new fund to support biodiversity conservation in developing countries,
news media reported.
Along with establishing the Kunming Biodiversity Fund, Chinese President Xi Jinping also announced the creation of several new national parks to cover 230,000 square kilometers (88,800 square miles) of land across China. Officials say the parks will protect nearly 30 percent of the country’s key terrestrial wildlife species, including pandas, tigers and leopards.
China makes big move for biodiversity
Black-Footed Ferrets: Top Milestones for a Species Once Presumed Extinct
Black-footed ferrets, North America’s only native ferret species, were thought to have gone extinct in 1979. On Sept. 26, 1981, a black-footed ferret was discovered on the Wyoming prairie. From that unlikely occurrence, an entire species began its comeback — one of the most remarkable conservation stories on Earth. In honor of the 40th anniversary of the discovery of the last black-footed ferret colony, here are five of this miraculous species’ momentous conservation milestones.
Black-Footed Ferrets: Top Milestones for a Species Once Presumed Extinct
Black-footed ferrets, North America’s only native ferret species, were thought to have gone extinct in 1979. On Sept. 26, 1981, a black-footed ferret was discovered on the Wyoming prairie. From that unlikely occurrence, an entire species began its comeback — one of the most remarkable conservation stories on Earth. In honor of the 40th anniversary of the discovery of the last black-footed ferret colony, here are five of this miraculous species’ momentous conservation milestones.
Black-Footed Ferrets: Top Milestones for a Species Once Presumed Extinct
After 60 years, cheetahs return to Mozambique’s Maputo Special Reserve
Cheetahs will soon grace the wildlife-rich plains of Maputo Special Reserve in southern Mozambique for the first time since the 1960s, as four of the threatened big cats – sourced from private game reserves in South Africa – have been transported safely to holding bomas within the reserve. They will undergo an acclimatisation period, before being released into the 104 200 ha reserve, completing this reintroduction of the world’s fastest land mammal.
The reserve is managed through a partnership agreement signed between Mozambique’s National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC) and Peace Parks Foundation in 2018. With support from
Ashia Cheetah Conservation,
the
Endangered Wildlife Trust
(EWT) and veterinary partner the Mozambique Wildlife Alliance, decades of combined experience were drawn upon to successfully complete this milestone translocation.
After 60 years, cheetahs return to Mozambique’s Maputo Special Reserve
Cheetahs will soon grace the wildlife-rich plains of Maputo Special Reserve in southern Mozambique for the first time since the 1960s, as four of the threatened big cats – sourced from private game reserves in South Africa – have been transported safely to holding bomas within the reserve. They will undergo an acclimatisation period, before being released into the 104 200 ha reserve, completing this reintroduction of the world’s fastest land mammal.
The reserve is managed through a partnership agreement signed between Mozambique’s National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC) and Peace Parks Foundation in 2018. With support from
Ashia Cheetah Conservation,
the
Endangered Wildlife Trust
(EWT) and veterinary partner the Mozambique Wildlife Alliance, decades of combined experience were drawn upon to successfully complete this milestone translocation.
After 60 years, cheetahs return to Mozambique’s Maputo Special Reserve
Leatherback turtle sightings could indicate return to Queensland shores to nest
Rare sightings of leatherback turtles off the coast of Bundaberg could signal a return of nesting on Australian shores.
While loggerhead turtles are often spotted, tour operator Brett Lakey said catching a glimpse of a leatherback was breathtaking.
"On our last tour of the season, a leatherback came right up between the boat and the whales," he said.
"This is the first time we've seen them in years … it's unreal to see so many in a few weeks."
https://amp-abc-net-au.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.abc.net.au/article/100542930
Rare sightings of leatherback turtles off the coast of Bundaberg could signal a return of nesting on Australian shores.
- Leatherback turtles have not nested on Australian shores in 25 years
- Researchers hope the sighting of a mating pair will see them nest locally
- An early start to the Mon Repos nesting season suggests turtles are adapting to climate change
While loggerhead turtles are often spotted, tour operator Brett Lakey said catching a glimpse of a leatherback was breathtaking.
"On our last tour of the season, a leatherback came right up between the boat and the whales," he said.
"This is the first time we've seen them in years … it's unreal to see so many in a few weeks."
https://amp-abc-net-au.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.abc.net.au/article/100542930
Tierra del Fuego extreme south vertex to become the Mitre Peninsula Protected Area
Argentina Tierra del Fuego province lawmakers from all parties have agreed to resurface a project to create the Mitre Peninsula Nature Protected Area, an idea born over thirty years ago and which covers the extreme end landmass of Tierra del Fuego and the States Island.
Tierra del Fuego extreme south vertex to become the Mitre Peninsula Protected Area
Argentina Tierra del Fuego province lawmakers from all parties have agreed to resurface a project to create the Mitre Peninsula Nature Protected Area, an idea born over thirty years ago and which covers the extreme end landmass of Tierra del Fuego and the States Island.
Tierra del Fuego extreme south vertex to become the Mitre Peninsula Protected Area
With the increased number of Javan rhinos, what is the next conservation goal for these animals?
It’s incredible that the Javan rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus) can still be found on the island of Java, one of the world’s most densely populated islands. It’s even more remarkable that the rhino population in Indonesia has tripled since the 1960s.
With the increased number of Javan rhinos, what is the next conservation goal for these animals?
It’s incredible that the Javan rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus) can still be found on the island of Java, one of the world’s most densely populated islands. It’s even more remarkable that the rhino population in Indonesia has tripled since the 1960s.
With the increased number of Javan rhinos, what is the next conservation goal for these animals?
A bridge of trees reunites gibbons separated by a railway line in India
This is good news, a leap of hope for the western hoolock gibbons (Hoolock hoolock) of Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in India’s northeastern state of Assam.
https://news-mongabay-com.cdn.amppr...ons-separated-by-a-railway-line-in-india/amp/
- For the hoolock gibbons of India’s Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, a rail line bisecting the forest has for decades proved an impassable barrier, dividing the animals into two separate areas.
- In 2006, conservationists, the local forest department and communities began planting thousands of trees along the tracks in an effort to create a natural canopy bridge.
- The tree-planting effort finally bore fruit in 2019, when the first gibbons were observed crossing over the tracks.
- This year, an entire family has been observed making use of the bridge.
This is good news, a leap of hope for the western hoolock gibbons (Hoolock hoolock) of Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in India’s northeastern state of Assam.
https://news-mongabay-com.cdn.amppr...ons-separated-by-a-railway-line-in-india/amp/
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California Grants Endangered Species Protections for World’s Largest Turtle Species
California is taking extra steps to protect its official state reptile.
The state's Fish and Game Commission voted Thursday to list the Pacific leatherback turtle as endangered under California's own Endangered Species Act, as the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) announced in a press release. The action comes as the population of these turtles off the California coast has declined by 5.6 percent per year in the last almost 30 years.
California Grants Endangered Species Protections for World’s Largest Turtle Species - EcoWatch
California is taking extra steps to protect its official state reptile.
The state's Fish and Game Commission voted Thursday to list the Pacific leatherback turtle as endangered under California's own Endangered Species Act, as the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) announced in a press release. The action comes as the population of these turtles off the California coast has declined by 5.6 percent per year in the last almost 30 years.
California Grants Endangered Species Protections for World’s Largest Turtle Species - EcoWatch
Biden Administration Will Not Appeal Court Decision to Halt Willow Arctic Drilling Project
"We are pleased that the Biden administration decided not to appeal the court ruling on the Willow proposal. We should not be expanding our fossil fuel footprint in the Arctic. We look forward to working with the Biden administration moving forward to ensure that climate impacts, imperiled species like polar bears, and concerns of local residents are sufficiently and respectfully addressed."
Nicole Whittington-Evans, Director of Defenders of Wildlife's Alaska Program
Biden Administration Will Not Appeal Court Decision to Halt Willow Arctic Drilling Project
"We are pleased that the Biden administration decided not to appeal the court ruling on the Willow proposal. We should not be expanding our fossil fuel footprint in the Arctic. We look forward to working with the Biden administration moving forward to ensure that climate impacts, imperiled species like polar bears, and concerns of local residents are sufficiently and respectfully addressed."
Nicole Whittington-Evans, Director of Defenders of Wildlife's Alaska Program
Biden Administration Will Not Appeal Court Decision to Halt Willow Arctic Drilling Project
New study shows allowing the sea back in could help UK meet climate goals
Leading up to the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP 26), newly published research from Manchester Metropolitan University has found that one restored coastal saltmarsh in the UK stores as much carbon over four years as just over one million new trees grown for ten years.
New study shows allowing the sea back in could help UK meet climate goals
Leading up to the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP 26), newly published research from Manchester Metropolitan University has found that one restored coastal saltmarsh in the UK stores as much carbon over four years as just over one million new trees grown for ten years.
New study shows allowing the sea back in could help UK meet climate goals
The Conservation Fund Buys the Largest, Unprotected Forest in Wisconsin
Nonprofit’s purchase of 70,000 acres will support timber industry and outdoor recreation, strengthen rural economies, protect water quality, combat climate change, and maintain critical wildlife habitat.
The Conservation Fund announced today its purchase of 70,000 acres of forestland in northern Wisconsin from The Forestland Group. The national nonprofit’s purchase provides time for the development and implementation of permanent conservation easements on the land with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that will secure public recreational access and sustainable forest management for timber production.
Largest Unprotected Forest in Wisconsin Secured | The Conservation Fund
Nonprofit’s purchase of 70,000 acres will support timber industry and outdoor recreation, strengthen rural economies, protect water quality, combat climate change, and maintain critical wildlife habitat.
The Conservation Fund announced today its purchase of 70,000 acres of forestland in northern Wisconsin from The Forestland Group. The national nonprofit’s purchase provides time for the development and implementation of permanent conservation easements on the land with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that will secure public recreational access and sustainable forest management for timber production.
Largest Unprotected Forest in Wisconsin Secured | The Conservation Fund
This year, ornithologists have recorded seven dead red kites (in Slovakia)
It reads like bad news at first but that article contains also a sentence:
"Historically, since we have been systematically monitoring its population, we have recorded the highest number of nesting pairs this year. Their number has almost doubled to 33 in the last three years, of which up to 32 pairs were nesting in Záhorie, "says Svetlík, noting that they recorded a total of 43 fledged chicks throughout Slovakia this year.
(Záhorie is a region in westernmost Slovakia, on Austrian and Czech border.)
, Tento rok ornitológovia zaznamenali sedem uhynutých hají červených - Enviroportál - životné prostredie online
Btw, red kite´s started to breed in Slovakia only since 1970s.
It reads like bad news at first but that article contains also a sentence:
"Historically, since we have been systematically monitoring its population, we have recorded the highest number of nesting pairs this year. Their number has almost doubled to 33 in the last three years, of which up to 32 pairs were nesting in Záhorie, "says Svetlík, noting that they recorded a total of 43 fledged chicks throughout Slovakia this year.
(Záhorie is a region in westernmost Slovakia, on Austrian and Czech border.)
, Tento rok ornitológovia zaznamenali sedem uhynutých hají červených - Enviroportál - životné prostredie online
Btw, red kite´s started to breed in Slovakia only since 1970s.
Crested Ibis Chicks Born in the Wild 42 Years After Extinction in Korea
Crested ibises, an endangered bird, have been born in the wild in South Korea for the first time after the species went extinct on the Korean Peninsula 42 years ago, officials here said Thursday.
Two crested ibis chicks were born safely from two eggs laid by a pair of crested ibises, which were released two years ago in Upo Wetland in Changnyeong of South Gyeongsang Province, 350 kilometers southeast of Seoul, the county officials said.
Crested Ibis Chicks Born in the Wild 42 Years After Extinction in Korea
Crested ibises, an endangered bird, have been born in the wild in South Korea for the first time after the species went extinct on the Korean Peninsula 42 years ago, officials here said Thursday.
Two crested ibis chicks were born safely from two eggs laid by a pair of crested ibises, which were released two years ago in Upo Wetland in Changnyeong of South Gyeongsang Province, 350 kilometers southeast of Seoul, the county officials said.
Crested Ibis Chicks Born in the Wild 42 Years After Extinction in Korea
Two years ago the Macquarie River stopped running near Warren, in the New South Wales Central West.
https://amp-abc-net-au.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.abc.net.au/article/100547010
- The Macquarie River ran dry at Warren and the marshes suffered a major fire in 2019
- Following good rainfall, rivers are flowing again and Burrendong Dam is more than 100 per cent full
- Aerial and ground surveys show birds are returning to the wetlands
https://amp-abc-net-au.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.abc.net.au/article/100547010
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Snake receives critical habitat designations in Arizona, New Mexico
A small snake that eats fish has gained additional critical habitat designations in New Mexico and Arizona under the Endangered Species Act.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a final rule in the Federal Register this week designating 23,785 acres of critical habitat for the narrow-headed garter snake in five Arizona counties and three New Mexico counties (Grant, Catron and Hidalgo counties). The majority of the land in the critical habitat is federal, however about a quarter of it is privately owned. The Glenwood State Fish Hatchery is also included in the critical habitat, although the snake has not been found on the property.
Snake receives critical habitat designations in Arizona, New Mexico
A small snake that eats fish has gained additional critical habitat designations in New Mexico and Arizona under the Endangered Species Act.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a final rule in the Federal Register this week designating 23,785 acres of critical habitat for the narrow-headed garter snake in five Arizona counties and three New Mexico counties (Grant, Catron and Hidalgo counties). The majority of the land in the critical habitat is federal, however about a quarter of it is privately owned. The Glenwood State Fish Hatchery is also included in the critical habitat, although the snake has not been found on the property.
Snake receives critical habitat designations in Arizona, New Mexico
Leatherback turtle sightings could indicate return to Queensland shores to nest
Rare sightings of leatherback turtles off the coast of Bundaberg could signal a return of nesting on Australian shores.
While loggerhead turtles are often spotted, tour operator Brett Lakey said catching a glimpse of a leatherback was breathtaking.
"On our last tour of the season, a leatherback came right up between the boat and the whales," he said.
"This is the first time we've seen them in years … it's unreal to see so many in a few weeks."
https://amp-abc-net-au.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.abc.net.au/article/100542930
Rare sightings of leatherback turtles off the coast of Bundaberg could signal a return of nesting on Australian shores.
- Leatherback turtles have not nested on Australian shores in 25 years
- Researchers hope the sighting of a mating pair will see them nest locally
- An early start to the Mon Repos nesting season suggests turtles are adapting to climate change
While loggerhead turtles are often spotted, tour operator Brett Lakey said catching a glimpse of a leatherback was breathtaking.
"On our last tour of the season, a leatherback came right up between the boat and the whales," he said.
"This is the first time we've seen them in years … it's unreal to see so many in a few weeks."
https://amp-abc-net-au.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.abc.net.au/article/100542930
Population of extremely endangered high-plateau gazelle restored thanks to conservation efforts
At their darkest days, the population of Przewalski's gazelle was less than 300, no more than giant pandas.
After two decades of natural conservation with the efforts from different parties, the population of the precious species has increased around 10 times, making it an outstanding example of China's achievements in conserving ecosystems and the environment in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau.
In the past 25 years in Qinghai, wildlife photographer Ge Yuxiu has followed the traces of the Przewalski's gazelle and devoted himself in promoting the preservation of the species. While documenting the restoration of the gazelles, Ge has also witnessed the change of people's awareness and activities in the high plateau region.
The Sanjiangyuan National Park, where three major rivers originate and home to the Przewalski's gazelle, was announced to be among the first batch of national parks in China. The future of wildlife species in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, including the Przewalski's gazelle, will be guaranteed.
Population of extremely endangered high-plateau gazelle restored thanks to conservation efforts - Global Times
At their darkest days, the population of Przewalski's gazelle was less than 300, no more than giant pandas.
After two decades of natural conservation with the efforts from different parties, the population of the precious species has increased around 10 times, making it an outstanding example of China's achievements in conserving ecosystems and the environment in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau.
In the past 25 years in Qinghai, wildlife photographer Ge Yuxiu has followed the traces of the Przewalski's gazelle and devoted himself in promoting the preservation of the species. While documenting the restoration of the gazelles, Ge has also witnessed the change of people's awareness and activities in the high plateau region.
The Sanjiangyuan National Park, where three major rivers originate and home to the Przewalski's gazelle, was announced to be among the first batch of national parks in China. The future of wildlife species in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, including the Przewalski's gazelle, will be guaranteed.
Population of extremely endangered high-plateau gazelle restored thanks to conservation efforts - Global Times
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