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Could ‘half-Earth’ conservation save orangutans?
Half-Earth proposes that half of the Earth’s surface should be designated a human-free nature reserve.
Wild tigers, leopards and elephants can ‘thrive near humans’
Large and endangered wild animals like tigers and elephants do poorly near human communities. Or do they?
The global demand for exotic pets is driving a massive trade in wildlife
Global demand for exotic pets is increasing, a trend partly caused by social media and a shift to online marketplaces.
Scientists gain a better understanding of how ecosystems become unstable
"We can trace out a boundary that predicts the loss of stability and the onset of fluctuations of a population."
How money and technology are militarizing the fight against the illegal wildlife trade
Techniques and technologies more regularly deployed by law enforcement and security firms are not the answer to wildlife poaching.
Reintroducing bison to the Great Plains would boost plant diversity and resilience
Bison were an integral part of North American grasslands before they were removed from over 99% of the Great Plains.