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Yale study reveals animals changing behavior thanks to humans

Yale study reveals animals changing behavior thanks to humans

By Stephen Beech Animals in the wild are changing their behavior after watching humans, reveals new research. Up to two-thirds of species — including deer, raccoons and birds — are changing their behavioral patterns in response to seeing people in their natural environment, say scientists. An analysis of millions of animal

Conservation group sues over ESA protections for pygmy rabbit

Two conservation organizations filed suit in federal district court against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over a delayed decision about whether the world’s smallest rabbit species qualifies for Endangered Species Act protections. Just days before the 21st annual Endangered Species Day — celebrated nationwide on May 15 to

Endangered baby barbary macaques born at monkey forest

Endangered baby barbary macaques born at monkey forest

By Ed Chatterton Conservationists are celebrating the arrival of four endangered Barbary macaques that were born in the treetops at the United Kingdom’s only monkey forest. The adorable African monkeys—usually native to Morocco and Algeria—arrived at Trentham Monkey Forest in Staffordshire at the end of April. Heartwarming

Can matchmaking save dormice from extinction?

Can matchmaking save dormice from extinction?

By Isobel Williams Conservationists have set up a dating agency for dormice to try and help the vulnerable species survive. The U.K.-based Wildwood Trust is gearing up to send 37 of the rodents back into the wild after a successful breeding season. Conservation officer Suzanne Kynaston says she

Report warns 1 in 6 plant species could be wiped out in 75 years

Report warns 1 in 6 plant species could be wiped out in 75 years

By Stephen Beech Up to one in six plant species could be wiped out within 75 years, warns a new study. Researchers found that 7% to 16% of global plant species studied are expected to lose more than 90% of their range by 2100 under current climate change projections. The

Colombian ex-fisherman swaps trade for saving Caribbean coral

Colombian ex-fisherman swaps trade for saving Caribbean coral

Yerson Granados used to fish off Colombia's Caribbean coast for a living, but when he discovered the havoc he was wreaking on coral reefs, he changed his ways. The 56-year-old from the city of Santa Marta now earns his keep saving coral, which is vital for

Local Conservation Groups File Lawsuits Against U.S. Forest Service Over Logging, Burning Of Bozeman Canyons

Local Conservation Groups File Lawsuits Against U.S. Forest Service Over Logging, Burning Of Bozeman Canyons

Bozeman, Mont. — New court challenges have been filed over proposed logging and burning in South Cottonwood Canyon and Hyalite Canyon, raising questions about the future of Bozeman’s well-known outdoor recreation areas. Four conservation groups filed lawsuits against the U.S. Forest Service: Gallatin Wildlife Association, (gallatinwildlife.org), Alliance