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On the front line of WA's fight against bird flu as fears grow for endangered species - WAtoday

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Australia is the last continent on earth to experience cases of H5 bird flu, but with that unique status comes the key advantage of several years to formulate a plan for when the disease hits – particularly when it comes to protecting and preparing our most at-risk wildlife. In Western Australia, several programs have been quietly progressing to protect endangered species including the western ground parrot and the Australian lesser noddy. On the Abrolhos Islands off the coast of Geraldton, a program to boost Australian sea lion pup health through building shelters and trialling hookworm treatment hopes to keep the population resilient ahead of bird flu taking hold in the area. Dr Holly Raudino, a senior research scientist with the marine science program of the WA Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions, has been working with the sea lion population along the state’s coast, focusing on species around the Abrolhos Islands near Geraldton. Advertisement Raudino said there was serious concern for the population due to the severe impact the virus has had on other sea lion colonies around the world. “South American...

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Ifola Dendrolagus notatus Palm Oil Detectives

The Ifola, a rare and little-known tree kangaroo, inhabits the tropical montane forests of the Fakfak Mountains in Papua New Guinea and Indonesian-occupied West Papua. First identified as a distinct species in 1993, this remarkable marsupial is part of the genus Dendrolagus, known for their arboreal lifestyle. With their restricted range and vulnerability to habitat loss, Ifola are at significant risk due to palm oil deforestation, gold mining, and other human activities encroaching on their high-altitude homes. Their survival is tied to the preservation of the rich, biodiverse forests they call home. #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife

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"C’est une vraie catastrophe !" : comment nos outils de jardin, robots de tonte et pesticides font disparaître les hérissons, désormais en quasi extinction

Le hérisson d'Europe, c'est l'animal de nos campagnes et de nos jardins. Une mignonne petite bouille, mais déclarée en 2024 en quasi-extinction lors de la COP16. Des associations œuvrent pour les prot...

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How drought threatens Europe's electricity supplies

Droughts, heat and falling water levels in the Danube are hitting central and southeastern Europe hard. Hungary and Romania are experiencing an energy crisis — whereas countries like Bulgaria are better prepared.