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Illegal logging in rebel-held Congo threatens gorillas, alarms environmentalists
Tropical forests in eastern Congo that fell into rebel hands this year have seen a spike in illegal logging to produce ...
South Africa’s wattled cranes are no longer critically endangered: why the birds’ numbers are rising
The size of the wattled crane population in KwaZulu-Natal – fewer than 400 birds – makes it incredibly vulnerable to ...
South Africa's wattled cranes are no longer endangered: Why the bird's numbers are rising
Cranes are some of the world’s most majestic birds, with 15 species found globally. Four of these are found in Africa. The ...
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In New Guinea, megadiverse lowland forests are most at risk of deforestation
The island of New Guinea is famed for its eye-popping diversity of plants, animals and human cultures. Estimated to host ...
AZ Animals on MSN7h
Discover the World’s Largest Gorilla!
Continue reading to discover the four gorilla subspecies and learn about the world’s largest gorilla. Gorillas: An ...
If Dinosaurs Returned, They’d Thrive in These Specific Habitats
Have you ever thought about what it would be like if dinosaurs were still roaming the world? It is hard not to consider it, ...
The Cool Down on MSN5d
Wildlife officials confirm why more than 40 hippopotamuses died suddenly: 'Unfortunately, this has happened before'
At least 40 hippopotamuses have been found dead in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to ...
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Two large Mission Valley ranches protected with conservation easements
Both families run large, self-sustaining cattle operations ... they got cash from the conservation easement sale to buy more land. Bird species such as short-eared owls, long-billed curlew ...
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'Why was a man dressed as giant bird at Jennifer Lawrence’s Cannes premiere?' Netizens curious
Pattinson was seen posing with the bird man, clearly amused by the unusual attire. Social media users expressed surprise at the sight of a large bird walking the red carpet. In Peruvian culture ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN6h
See the First Photos and Videos of the Rare Subalpine Woolly Rat, a Massive but Elusive Rodent in New Guinea’s Mountains
Working with local Indigenous people, biologist František Vejmělka spent six months surveying the creatures that live on Mount Wilhelm in Papua New Guinea ...
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Explainer: What is bird flu, and why is Brazil's first case on a commercial farm concerning?
SAO PAULO, May 16 (Reuters) - Brazil, the world's largest chicken exporter, on Friday reported its first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza - also known as bird flu - on a commercial farm ...