Scientists find new bird species at South America's edge | Reuters
In Diego Ramirez Islands, a remote pasture at the frigid top of South America, scientists have identified a new bird species - Subantarctic rayadito. The discovery brights to light the importance of studying the world's remote locations. Weighing 16 grams, this bird is brown in colour with black and yellow bands and a large beak. Based on genetic studies, scientists distinguished the bird from other rayadito species.
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Study paints ‘bleak picture’ for nearly all marine life without emissions cuts | Mongabay
A new study has found that if the world continues the trend of high emissions, close to 90% of assessed marine life will be under high or critical risk by 2100. The study also found that the risks would be higher in the tropics, and top predators would particularly be at risk. However, the study showed that if emissions were reduced, climate risk would reduce for over 98% of the species.
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Cabinet gives nod to MoU with Nepal on biodiversity conservation | Hindustan Times
India's Union Cabinet has approved the signing of an MoU between India and Nepal to foster cooperation among the two countries in biodiversity conservation. According to the release, the MoU will promote cooperation in the fields of forests, wildlife, the environment, and climate change. It also includes the restoration of corridors and interlinking areas and sharing knowledge and best practices.
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Odisha reports only one wildlife offence: NCRB report | The New Indian Express
Despite many reported incidents of unnatural wildlife deaths and wildlife smuggling, the recently released National Crime Records Bureau report only recorded one offence from Odisha registered under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Odisha witnessed multiple elephant deaths, leopard skin and pangolin scales smuggling last year. The registration of only one incident has puzzled conservationists.
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In Nepal, endangered tiger kills critically endangered gharial. What does it mean? | Mongabay
Recently, a tiger entered a gharial breeding centre in Chitwan National Park in Nepal and killed three critically endangered gharials. The incident drew concerns about the growing tiger population in Nepal and whether it could threaten gharials. However, conservationists explain that this was an abnormal event, and although tigers may also prey on gharials in the wild, they would prefer other options, mainly ungulates.
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