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🌍 Can saving wild species save humankind? 🌍 The Iberian Lynx population surged from fewer than 100 in 2002 to over 1600 in 2022, proving conservation works. Wendy Elliott highlights the deep connections between wild species and human survival. Honey bees pollinate our crops, while the bettong reduces fire risks in forests. At the World Species Congress, successes like the Indus dolphin, Iberian Lynx, snow leopard, and mountain gorilla showed the benefits of saving wildlife. We need more action, innovation, and collaboration to continue these successes. Saving wild species is saving ourselves. 🌿🦁 #Conservation #Biodiversity #WWF #WildlifeConservation #SaveOurPlanet

Troubled waters: How to stop Australia's freshwater fish species from going extinct 🐠 🇦🇺 ❌ First comprehensive assessment of Australia's #freshwater #fish species paints alarming picture: more than one-third (37%) of the country's freshwater fish species are at risk of extinction, including 35 species not even listed as threatened. Dozens of species could become extinct over the next two decades. The solutions are there! We just need governments to step up their efforts to halt the catastrophic decline in #biodiversity. Groundbreaking research from Mark Lintermans // Jaana Dielenberg // Nick Whiterod 👇 https://lnkd.in/ecEikWZQ

Can I “Kelp” you? 🌱 Yes, you can! Kelp conservation in the UK has become more widely known since the creation of the Sussex Kelp Recovery Project, which helped enforce the Sussex Nearshore Trawling Byelaw 2019. This in turn allowed the recovery of our kelp with the banning of trawling in large areas along the Sussex coastline, allowing habitats to regenerate! 🙌🏻 These amazing underwater forests create a lush environment for many different species to thrive. These include seabirds, otters, urchins, lobsters, fish and so much more! These ecosystems have so many benefits including providing food and shelter, preventing coastal erosion, carbon sequestration, improving water quality and creating a wide range of diverse marine life.🦞 On the other hand, many people don’t even know that these marine forests are even there! “Out of sight out of mind” is what comes to my mind as they are largely invisible, hidden beneath the waves until they wash up as soggy, brown lumps on the shore. Underwater is a different story though ,with a vast canopy of plants and a rich, incredibly productive ecosystem. 🌊 These abundant marine forests also host a relationship between Sea Urchins and otters! These cute furry creatures help keep urchin populations in check by munching on them, which in turn stops the urchins from munching on the kelp. Without them ,overgrazing of kelp can happen when urchin populations explode! 💥 Now you know more about these wonderful forests under the sea, here’s how conservation efforts are in place to help restore them! The Kelp Alliance, Sussex Kelp Recovery Project, and the Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authority (IFCA) are all dedicated to the restoration of these marine habitats. 🐠 Linked Below is more info, websites and pages to check out to lean more about conservation efforts and scientific research!🎉 Photo 📸: https://lnkd.in/eVAhet68 Pages to look at 👀: @sussexkelp @hastingskelpproject @kelpfilm @kelpforestalliance Information📝: https://lnkd.in/eWVpqPVi #scicomm #mscaquabio_uop #kelp

More than one in three of the world’s tree species are at risk of extinction, according to the first Global Tree Assessment, published today by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), of which Conservation International is a partner.   Trees now represent more than a quarter of the 166,000 species on the IUCN Red List — the world’s most comprehensive inventory of at-risk species. In fact, the number of threatened trees is double the number of all threatened birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians combined.   The findings highlight the urgent need for more effective conservation. Scientists warned the loss of trees could have cascading effects across entire ecosystems — threatening plants, fungi and animals that rely on forests. #forests #biodiversity #conservation #extinctionrisk #IUCNredlist https://lnkd.in/eR5tXEDa

Biodiversity is in deep trouble. Reducing our consumption and our footprint on nature is the key to helping it. Even if data on population trends for tropical species is sparse, satellite and ground-based assessments are unanimous in showing a reduction in the extent of tropical habitats such as rainforests and savannas. Their replacement with farms and other land uses will not support the original biodiversity. So the implications of what we put on our plates reverberate across the biosphere. Changing our patterns of consumption is critical to both stopping habitat loss and sparing land for wildlife and the ecosystem services that global agriculture is dependent on.

Industries in tropical rainforests have long been linked to large-scale land clearance for commodities like palm oil and rubber, driving significant biodiversity loss. However, many of these industries are now making bold zero-deforestation commitments and designating “High Conservation Value (HCV)” areas within their land. This article explores the huge ecological importance of HCV areas, which often provide the last refuge for threatened species or act as vital wildlife corridors between fragmented forests. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/ezg5tQjJ #ecosystems #reforestation #biodiversity #conservation #sustainablebusiness

The Cane Toad Invasion: An Ecological Misstep in Australia" - By Mars The cane toad (Rhinella marina), originally native to South and Central America, has become one of Australia's most notorious invasive species. It was intentionally introduced to the Australian continent in 1935 in an attempt to control the cane beetle population, a pest causing significant damage to sugar cane crops, a vital part of Australia’s agricultural economy. Unfortunately, this biological control method turned into an ecological disaster. The cane toad adapted remarkably well to the Australian environment, with its population exploding due to a lack of natural predators and its ability to thrive in a variety of habitats. The toads have since spread extensively, posing a significant threat to native wildlife. They secrete a potent toxin from glands on their shoulders, which can kill most animals that attempt to eat them, including native species of reptiles, mammals, and birds that have not evolved defenses against these toxins. This has led to declines in native predator populations, with cascading effects on the ecosystem. Furthermore, cane toads compete with native species for food and habitat, exacerbating their ecological impact. Their voracious appetite allows them to consume vast amounts of food, from insects to small vertebrates, potentially outcompeting native species and leading to further imbalances in the ecosystem. Efforts to control the cane toad population have included physical removal, traps, and research into biological control methods. However, these efforts have had limited success in curbing the spread and impact of cane toads across the Australian landscape. The cane toad's presence in Australia is a classic example of how introducing a species into a new environment, even with the best intentions, can lead to unforeseen and often disastrous ecological consequences. #canetoad #invasivespecies #toads #reptiles

The Pantanal, the largest tropical wetland on Earth, is under threat from the Hidrovia project that plans to dredge the Paraguay River. This initiative could harm vast biodiversity and the habitat of jaguars, giant otters, and armadillos. Additionally, ongoing wildfires fueled by climate change pose a significant risk to the region. However, lodges like Caiman and others are dedicated to protecting the natural environment amidst these challenges. Tourism can play a crucial role in supporting conservation efforts in the Pantanal. By choosing to stay at lodges committed to environmental protection, visitors can contribute to safeguarding this unique ecosystem. BEBRAZIL Travel Partners , DMC , Americas' partner, can assist in selecting the right lodges that align with conservation goals in Brazil. Supporting conservation initiatives is vital to preserving the Pantanal's rich biodiversity and combating the threats it faces. Join in the effort to protect this precious ecosystem. #brazil #pantanal #conservation #southamerica #environment Read more about the conservation challenges in the Pantanal:

Indigenous communities, the government and civil society organizations are working to identify the status and whereabouts of animals in one of the most deforested states of the Brazilian Amazon. Devastated by the expansion of cattle ranching and soy farming, Rondônia has seen changes in the composition of its fauna due to alterations in the landscape. The initiatives for surveying and monitoring Rondônia’s fauna are being carried out in conservation units, Indigenous territories and restored forest areas on private lands; the goal is to guide conservation policies. -Mongabay #conservation #brazil #Rondônia #deforestation # https://lnkd.in/eCQBaxDt

Conservation 101: The Tough Choices of Saving Wildlife Imagine being in an emergency room where doctors decide who gets treated first—conservationists face a similar challenge with our planet's endangered species. With limited resources, they must prioritize which species and habitats receive immediate attention. This process, known as conservation triage, helps them decide based on: 🌍 Current Status - How endangered is the species or ecosystem? 🌱 Recovery Potential - What are the chances of recovery? 💰 Cost - How much will it cost to make a difference? 🌿 Conservation Value - How important is it to biodiversity? Just like in an emergency room, this method has its pros and cons. Some worry it might limit overall funding for conservation, while others fear it might favor the "cute and cuddly" animals over less famous, but equally important species. This debate sparks essential questions about resource allocation in conservation. How would you set priorities? How can we ensure these efforts are effective? These critical discussions continue as we work to protect the planet's incredible biodiversity. Check out all of our Conservation 101s here👉 https://bit.ly/4bmdcYB #ConservationFirst #Wildlife #WildlifeNews #ConservationNews