The already vulnerable snow leopard is facing another threat – warmer temperatures caused by global climate change which are shrinking its natural habitat This news comes from a report released by conservation charity World Wildlife […]
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Australia Announces Plan To Exterminate Two Million Feral Cats
Australia has announced its plan to protect several threatened species by destroying millions of feral cats. However, the plan has its detractors, drawing criticism from some animal rights activists and celebrities including Brigitte Bardot and […]
Researchers Discover Several New Endangered Species In Himalayas
The World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) has discovered several new species in the eastern Himalayas, including a new species of monkeys. The region is becoming widely recognized by researchers for its outstanding biodiversity. Altogether, researchers have […]
Environmentalists Praise The Trans-Pacific Partnership For Wildlife Protections
While some environmentalists believe that the historic Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal (TPP) did not go far enough in its provisions to protect the environment, many other activists feel the agreement is ground-breaking and provides much […]
Designated Heritage Sites Under Threat From Resource Exploration
The exploration for natural resources is posing a significant threat to Natural World Heritage Sites in Africa. More than 60% of heritage sites approved by the United Nations in Africa are under threat because of […]