Recently, we’ve seen a significant shift in the importance of educating people about animal conservation in wildlife sanctuaries and zoos. Educating the public is necessary to avoid animal extinction. Moreover, zoos and wildlife sanctuaries serve as an educational platform for visitors and where animals get to live in the most natural environment possible. It helps […]
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Study: Singapore biodiversity loss is bad — but not as bad as previous estimate
With its iconic skylines and waterfront vistas, Singapore is today a bustling city-state with one of the highest population densities in the world. Two centuries ago, before the British chose to build the port city in 1819, Singapore was covered by rainforests, mangrove forests and swamp forests. In the two centuries that followed, these forests […]
Creating a Balanced Ecosystem in Your Pond: Fish, Plants, and Microorganisms
Have you ever gazed at a pond and marveled at its serene beauty, teeming with life and vibrant colors? That’s the magic of a balanced ecosystem at work, right in your backyard. Creating and maintaining this balance is not just a matter of tossing in a few fish and plants; it’s an art and a […]
Major Rainforest Nations Agree to Work Together to Save Biodiversity
Two-thirds of the land-based biodiversity and 80 percent of the tropical forests in the world are located in three tropical forest basins: Congo, Amazon and Asia-Pacific. These rainforest ecosystems also provide the livelihoods for more than a billion people, a press release from WWF said. Last week, government officials and heads of state met for […]
Taking the global pulse of biodiversity monitoring: Q&A with Andrew Gonzalez
Conservation technology has witnessed an unprecedented boom in recent years. Drones are soaring higher than ever before. DNA sampled from soil, air and water are revolutionizing biodiversity surveys. Artificial intelligence is making it easier to analyze gargantuan amounts of data. However, despite the dizzying pace of advances in technology, scientists, researchers and tech enthusiasts continue […]
Wildlife overflow enriches biodiversity beyond park boundaries
New research published in Nature has discovered the power of large national parks to not only enhance bird diversity inside their borders but boost mammal diversity in nearby unprotected areas. The University of Queensland’s Dr. Matthew Luskin said the study, which involved using more than 2,000 cameras and bird surveys across Southeast Asia, reveals for […]
What Students Need to Know About Biodiversity
As we traverse the pathways of the 21st century, a compelling concern has swept the globe, piercing through the clamor of our everyday lives to command our attention – the concern for biodiversity. Yet, for many students, the concept of biodiversity remains a mystery, veiled in a haze of scientific terminology and complex ecological relationships. This […]
8 Little Things Any Student Can Do For Animal Conservation
As our planet’s stewards, it is our responsibility to protect and nurture the diverse life forms that share our world. Animal conservation is an integral part of this stewardship, ensuring the survival and health of wildlife and their habitats. This responsibility extends to all of us, including students, who may wonder how they can contribute […]