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Biodiversity target habitat – Native Hedgerows Hedgerows are generally made up of 80% native woody species. Hedgerows can support hundreds of species of plants and animals, especially if they are maintained in a sympathetic way. They form a valuable nesting and food resource for a variety of birds and small mammals. They also act as a significant connectivity highway for numerous species including invertebrates, reptiles, mammals and birds to help them move freely and keep populations healthy. #NationalTreeWeek More on our target habitats and species - https://ow.ly/xfOF50UeX2H

𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙧𝙞𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙤 𝙧𝙞𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙡🦏 👉Conservation Priority Ensuring the survival of rhinos, even without their horns, helps maintain biodiversity and ecological balance, which is crucial for the health of the ecosystem👈 👉Anti-Poaching Measure Removing rhino horns can deter poachers, significantly reducing illegal hunting and increasing the chances of rhino populations recovering👈 👉Genetic Diversity Preserving rhinos, hornless or not, helps maintain genetic diversity within the species, which is essential for their long-term adaptability and survival👈 👉Tourism and Economy Rhinos, even without horns, attract tourism, which can generate significant revenue for conservation efforts and local communities👈 👉Educational Value Rhinos, hornless or otherwise, serve as an educational resource for raising awareness about wildlife conservation and the impacts of poaching👈 👉Cultural Significance Rhinos hold cultural and symbolic importance in many societies. Preserving them, even hornless, maintains this cultural heritage👈 👉Scientific Research Keeping rhinos alive provides opportunities for scientific research that can lead to better conservation strategies and understanding of the species👈 👉Ethical Responsibility Humans have a moral responsibility to protect endangered species. Allowing rhinos to go extinct would be a failure of this ethical duty👈 1. #SaveTheRhinos 2. #WildlifeConservation 3. #StopPoaching 4. #ProtectOurWildlife 5. #BiodiversityMatters 6. #RhinoConservation 7. #EndangeredSpecies 8. #EthicalWildlifeProtection

July 29th is International Tiger Day! In 2010, this day was created with the goal of doubling tiger populations over the following twelve years (called Tx2). All 13 countries home to tigers continue to work towards tiger conservation to protect this endangered big cat and the habitats they live in. There’s a new goal for tigers to be stable or increasing in much of their current range by 2034. Check out efforts towards tiger protection and conservation at tigers.panda.org/. As with our work in species protection, movements for tiger conservation are not just about the single species, but also maintaining entire habitats and ecosystems as well as preserving global biodiversity. PC: S. Taheri / Wikimedia Commons #ThumbsUpForTigers #endangered species #conservation #biodiversity

The importance of Islands to the biodiversity Here are some key reasons why islands are important for biodiversity as shown in the attached photo which taken by me: 1-Diverse Habitats:  Islands frequently have a diversity of environments, including beaches, that are home to a variety of animals. A small area's varied landscapes produce microhabitats that can support a variety of ecological populations. A turtle nests which seen in the orange arrow in the picture, along with many more turtle nests. Turtle track is also shown by the red arrow. 2- Important Bird Areas: Many islands are critical for bird conservation, particularly for migratory species. Islands provide key breeding, feeding, and resting sites for seabirds and other migratory birds. The isolation of islands often protects bird colonies from mainland predators and human disturbances as seen in the photo. #RedSea #Conservation #Monitoring #Environment #Beacharea #Turtle #Nesting

Shorebirds in trouble! The latest IUCN Red List update shows alarming declines in UK. Scientists reviewing the conservation status of the world’s bird populations have confirmed that four UK shorebird species have seen significant declines in numbers. As a result, Grey Plovers, Dunlins, Turnstones and Curlew Sandpipers have moved to higher threat categories on the global IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. These new additions reflect broader trends seen in the UK Breeding Seabird Index, which has fallen 24% since 1986. These declines show how birds are vital indicators of the health of our ecosystems. UK estuaries are a lifeline for these birds, but they’re under threat too. 🌊 Our monitoring data shows us the incredible biodiversity that is held on or near coastlines, especially for migratory species. Time to act now to protect our precious coastal ecosystems.

Short snippets of amphibians observed over time during seasonal surveys across various habitats in Italy 🐸📸. We documented the presence of diverse species, ranging from the more common Italian crested newt (Triturus carnifex) and southern smooth newt (Lissotriton vulgaris meridionalis) to the rarer spectacled salamander (Salamandrina perspicillata). These moments highlight the importance of monitoring biodiversity and ecosystem health 🌱🌍. Each species offers valuable insights for conservation and habitat management 🔬🌿. Did you know? “Fontanili” (small spring-fed water sources often created for drinking water for people and grazing fauna in semi-urbanized areas) can provide the perfect habitat for many wildlife species, including amphibians 🦎💧. These wetland areas play a crucial role in the survival of numerous species, demonstrating how even man-made environments can support biodiversity . #WildlifeEcology #Amphibians #BiodiversityMonitoring #Conservation #Habitats #Fontanili #Freshwaterecology

The Mongolian landscape changes remarkably between seasons, shifting from a winter scene dominated by sand and bare rocks to a vibrant summer environment rich in biodiversity, offering breathtaking views. This habitat is vital for the Pallas's cat, one of our target species, as it provides both shelter and food. However, a significant threat to its survival likely stems from intensive livestock grazing in the area. In fact, overgrazing and overtrampling reduce the availability of prey, impacting the cat’s food resources. - photo credit: Valentina De Noia & Wildlife Initiative Supported by Parajumpers Officialpage, Zoo de Beauval, Zoo de Trégomeur, irbis.mongolia, Snow Leopard Conservancy, and PICA Project. visit: www.wildlifeinitiative.org - #wildlifeinitiative #wildlife #species #wildspecies #nature #wildnature #ecosystem #environment #biodiversity #ecology #habitat #research #wildliferesearch #conservation #wildlifeconservation #monitoring #wildlifemonitoring #mammals #mammalia #carnivores #predators #felids #felidae #wildcat #pallascat #otocolobusmanul #mongolia #asia

Back in 2010, I was an intern at WWF-Cambodia supporting research in the country's Eastern Plains Landscape. Walking around the dry forests, I had the privilege of visiting waterholes and observing which animals come to drink there. Most of these waterholes were surrounded by banteng footprints. Once, we even came across a small herd of these wild cattle at a water hole. I still remember the earth vibrating under our feet as the banteng ran away... Since 2010, banteng numbers in the landscape have fallen dramatically by almost 90%. Globally, banteng are now considered critically endangered by the IUCN's Red List - the highest threat category for species still surviving in Nature. Read more below on how banteng are conserved by the colleagues at WWF Asia-Pacific and how we can support this...

▶ The Purple-faced Leaf Monkey, also known as Kalu Wandura, ranks among the top 25 most endangered mammals globally. ▶ Once common in Colombo gardens and thriving in the Wet Zone, this species is now on the brink of extinction, with a critically endangered designation on the National Red List of Conservation Status of Species. ▶ Habitat loss and degradation pose the greatest threat to this primate. Changes in land use, especially in the Western Province's districts of Kalutara and Colombo, have reduced the availability of home gardens and food trees for both humans and monkeys, driven by urbanization and high land prices. ▶ Conservation strategies focus on enhancing protected areas, identifying new corridors, bolstering populations, mitigating human-monkey conflicts, installing rope bridges, replacing pine plantations with native species, and raising public awareness about these mammals' vital role in ecosystem biodiversity. These efforts aim to secure their survival and well-being. #Animalia4 #Wildlife #EnvironmentalService #RACUSJ #Rotaract #Rotaract3220 #CreateHopeintheWorld #YouthForAll

#InternationalDayforBiologicalDiversity Natural ecosystems provide us with water, clean air, pollination, healthy soils to grow food, medicines, materials for industry and housing, flood control, a stable climate, and many more life-giving ecosystem services. It is biodiversity – the variety and variability of life on Earth – that makes natural ecosystems self-sustainable. The theme of Biodiversity Day 2024 is ‘Be Part of the Plan’. Here’s how the Wildlife Conservation Trust is protecting, restoring and rewilding biodiverse ecosystems: ▫️Catalysing the declaration and/or expansion of sanctuaries, buffer zones of tiger reserves and corridors. ▫️Helping to map, monitor and secure corridor connectivity between existing tiger reserves. ▫️Studying the ecology of, and rewilding endangered Indian pangolins seized from the illegal wildlife trade. ▫️Developing frameworks to prevent hunting and entanglement of Ganges river dolphins in fishing nets. ▫️Monitoring populations and understanding the ecology of endangered gharial crocodiles and Ganges river dolphins to eventually secure riverine ecosystems. ▫️Studying Eurasian otter ecology to understand their relationship with lower order streams and their biodiversity. Follow us Wildlife Conservation Trust and visit https://lnkd.in/f9ue29J to know more. #WildlifeConservationTrust #wctindia #WorldBiodiversityDay #Biodiversity #biodiversityday #biodiversityconservation #biodiversitymatters