The role of zoos and wildlife sanctuaries in conservation and education

The role of zoos and wildlife sanctuaries in conservation and education

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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Nearly 20% of Europe’s ‘Red List’ Species Face Extinction, Study Says

Nearly 20% of Europe’s ‘Red List’ Species Face Extinction, Study Says

The most recent assessment of 14,669 threatened European plant and animal species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species has found that 19 percent are at risk of extinction. Some of the main reasons for the decline in biodiversity are habitat loss, changes in agricultural land use, overexploitation of […]

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In the chain of species extinctions, AI can predict the next link to break

In the chain of species extinctions, AI can predict the next link to break

About 100 years ago, a predator control program at Yellowstone National Park drove the wolves native to the region extinct. That kicked off the gradual deterioration of the entire ecosystem. Without wolves, the elk population exploded, leading to overgrazing. Without trees and plants of adequate size, beavers were unable to make dams. This in turn […]

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