Conservationists
Coverage of Conservationists in the Nexus archive.
- Understanding the disappearance of Egyptian Vulture in Tamil Nadu
The article discusses the disappearance of Egyptian Vultures in Tamil Nadu and emphasizes the need for coordinated conservation efforts, including the establishment of an Egyptian Vulture Conservation Breeding Programme in the state.
- Mink numbers to be cut by 90% in Kent
Conservationists aim to reduce mink numbers by 90% in Kent. The initiative seeks to dramatically cut mink populations across the region.
- Hong Kong moves to curb flow of high liquid content waste in landfills
Hong Kong aims to reduce high liquid content waste in landfills, a move supported by conservationists for preventing toxic leakage but opposed by the retail sector due to potential cost increases.
- Migrating swifts loyally return every year to nests in buildings, study finds
Migrating swifts return annually to nests in buildings, a study shows, emphasizing the need for hollow nesting bricks as their populations decline by 70% since 1995 due to lost nesting sites. Scotland requires swift bricks in new buildings, while England refuses to mandate them.
- 2 mountain lion kittens killed on L.A. roads just days apart
Two mountain lion kittens were struck and killed by vehicles in Los Angeles County within three days. Conservationists are expressing concern over the deaths, which occurred near Calabasas on Las Virgenes Road and Lost Hills Road.
- Why Isle of Man is 'ideal' for building rainforests
The Isle of Man has ideal conditions for building temperate rainforests according to conservationists. The island's unique environment makes it perfect for creating these ecosystems. Conservation efforts are expected to thrive in this location.
- ‘Cries of delight’ as Sumatran orangutan filmed using canopy bridge to cross road for first time
A critically endangered Sumatran orangutan was filmed using a canopy bridge for the first time in 2024 to cross a road in North Sumatra, Indonesia. The bridge, built by conservationists in the Pakpak Bharat district, aims to mitigate habitat fragmentation caused by the Lagan-Pagindar road.
- 'Empower young people to be bold conservationists'
The article highlights the importance of empowering young people to take bold actions in conservation. It references a Springwatch presenter's observation that young individuals are less risk-averse, encouraging their active role in environmental efforts.
- Eighteen wolves found dead in Italian national park in suspected poisoning
Eighteen wolves, along with three foxes and a buzzard, were found dead in Italy's Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise national park within a week, prompting a criminal investigation into suspected poisoning. Conservationists have labeled the incident the most severe wildlife crime in Italy in a decade.
- One of UK's rarest flies returns to Cairngorms thanks to jam jars
Conservationists have successfully released 30,000 pine hoverflies into the Cairngorms through a captive breeding program, aiding the return of one of the UK's rarest flies. The effort highlights the use of jam jars as part of the conservation strategy.
- Experts call for restrictions on pet flea treatments that harm UK songbirds
Experts urge restrictions on pet flea treatments after research found common UK garden birds' feathers widely contaminated with insecticides linked to brain damage and chick mortality. Permethrin, imidacloprid, and fipronil—banned for agricultural use but present in pet treatments—were detected in nearly all tested samples.
- 'Devastating' fire hits protected nesting site
A 'devastating' fire on Sunday evening destroyed three acres of a protected nesting site for birds. Conservationists reported the damage, highlighting the impact on wildlife habitats.
- Adelaide University considers dropping Santos name from building
Adelaide University is considering removing the name of gas company Santos from one of its buildings amid criticism of the company's fossil fuel projects. Students and conservationists protested outside the Santos Petroleum Engineering building, calling the company's promotion 'shameful' and questioning the naming's alignment with current values.
- The doomsday seed collectors fighting to save Wales' native species
Two conservationists in Wales are working to preserve native species through seed collection, preparing for potential apocalyptic scenarios. Their efforts aim to safeguard biodiversity in case of catastrophic events.
- The doomsday seed collectors fighting to save Wales' native species
Two conservationists in Wales are working to preserve the country's native species by collecting seeds, preparing for potential apocalyptic scenarios. Their efforts aim to safeguard biodiversity in case of catastrophic events.