Conservation

Conservation

Declining vulture populations should be a wakeup call

Every year the world marks the International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) in September, to raise awareness about vultures. However, the picture is not rosy...
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Conservation

Foundation worried at decline of vulture species

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has expressed worry at the decline of the vulture species in West Africa. Director-General of the foundation, Dr Muhtari Aminu-Kano,...
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Conservation

Why zoo culture is disappearing in Nigeria, by experts

Some experts have decried what they called disappearing zoo culture in the country, attributing it to poor maintenance of most zoological gardens and the...
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Conservation

Tuna species recovering despite growing pressures on marine life – IUCN Red List

Four commercially fished tuna species are on the path to recovery thanks to the enforcement of regional fishing quotas over the last decade, according...
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Conservation

More rare animals discovered in southwest China

A total of 142 animal species under second-class state protection or above has been registered in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of southwest...
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Conservation

Group wants Uganda NEMA held culpable for dead elephant in Bugoma forest

Current and former National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) officials whose actions have caused biodiversity and social crises in Uganda due to the destruction of...
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Conservation

Migratory species most vulnerable to plastic pollution, says UN report

Migratory species are likely to be among the most vulnerable to plastic pollution, according to a new study released on Tuesday, August 31, 2021...
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Conservation

Conservationist laments lack of a zoo in Yobe

A conservationist in Yobe, Mr Mohammad Babagana, has expressed concern over the lack of a zoo in the state, 30 years since its creation. Babagana,...
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