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Conservation

Protecting ecosystems, preventing pandemics: The urgent case for bat conservation

On International Bat Appreciation Day, observed on April 17, 2025, conservationist Benneth Obitte underscored the critical role bats play in sustaining ecosystems and preventing...
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Conservation

Bat Appreciation Day: Unveiling the night guardian’s enigmatic world

Every year on April 17, the world turns its attention to the skies at dusk to celebrate Bat Appreciation Day. This special day is...
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Conservation

Bush burning depleting bats’ population in Nigeria – Group

The West Africa Mammal Fellowship has said that continuous bush burning is depleting the population of bats in Nigeria. Programme Coordinator of the organisation, Dr...
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Bats, pangolins not animal reservoir of COVID-19, infections existed outside Wuhan’s market in December 2019 – Chinese expert

Bats and pangolins are certainly not the animal reservoir of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), since the coronaviruses identified in these species are not sufficiently similar...
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Science & Tech

Novel species of fungi discovered on bat carcasses in China

A subterranean expedition conducted by researchers at World Agroforestry (ICRAF) East and Central Asia Programme; Centre for Mountain Futures; and Kunming Institute of Botany...
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Health

Between Coronavirus and bats

The Lagos State Government last week alerted residents to the existence of a new virus in the world known as Coronavirus, which officials described...
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Conservation

17 California State University campuses join statewide wildlife monitoring effort

In response to accelerating climate change and increasing human impacts on California’s landscapes, Cal Poly Humboldt and the U.S....
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Health

Anambra commissioner tasks Nigerians on hydration amid intense heat

The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, has urged Nigerians to ensure regular water intake to keep...
Human Settlement

Why buildings keep collapsing in Nigeria, by builders

The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has attributed the recurring building collapse cases across the country to weak construction...

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Conservation

17 California State University campuses join statewide wildlife monitoring effort

In response to accelerating climate change and increasing human...
Health

Anambra commissioner tasks Nigerians on hydration amid intense heat

The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike,...