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How mammals shape and are shaped by Africa’s landscapes
Africa is the world’s most diverse continent for large mammals such as antelopes, zebras and elephants.
Lions, previously driven extinct in an area of Chad, are back
Lions were last seen in the protected area was in 2004, which is why this new sighting is so encouraging.
The best hope for conservation in the US lies with private landowners
Private landowners preserve and cultivate over 60% of the country's richest natural habitats.
Illegal pangolin widely used in China’s hospitals, pharmacies
Illegally sourced pangolin is used by Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners. New research suggests enlisting their help in conservation.
Microplastics affect the ability of algae to produce energy
Algae showed a 50% decline in net photosynthesis when exposed to higher levels of microplastic pollution.
Moths are more efficient pollinators than bees, scientists find
Moths are important pollinators, and they are greatly under-appreciated and under-studied.