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Only 17% of peatlands, vital to curbing climate change, are protected, study finds
Peatlands around the globe hold more carbon than all the world’s forests, and yet new research reveals a much lower ...
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Watching wildlife in the winter
Many animals are active during the winter months, searching for food, finding mates, starting families, or on the move. For ...
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Animals as architects of Earth: First global study reveals their surprising impact
Animals are not just inhabitants of the natural world -- they are its architects. A new study has revealed how hundreds of species shape the landscapes we depend on, from vast termite mounds visible ...
Loss of forests brought new birds to NZ during the last Ice Age – we’re witnessing a similar process now
When landscapes change, exotic species take advantage of new habitats. Such a pulse of colonisation coincided with the Ice ...
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Protected habitats aren't enough to save endangered species, study finds
In tropical forests, endangered species inside protected habitats are still in danger from threats from beyond their sanctuaries, according to a new study.