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Borrowing this from Wader Quest's fb page.
"This is a fantastic video, it's about the relatively recent and vital discovery of the importance of biofilm, that green slime on the surface of mudflats.
It seems that this substance is invaluable to migrating waders and, in this case, particularly to the delightful Western Sandpiper, a declining species. The video highlights their reliance on this food source for their very survival. Without it, they would be malnourished, meaning most would not be able to complete their migration and many would simply die. This would cause a decline in the population since, as a species. they would not be able to breed in sufficient numbers to maintain the population, which ultimately could lead to their extinction. Roberts Bank in British Columbia, Canada is a globally classified Important Bird Area and a key stopover for Western Sandpipers. Distressingly, its mudflats and their biofilm covering, are threatened by the proposed expansion of the Fraser Port Authority, the so-called Roberts Bank T-2 development. If allowed to go ahead this would mean additional significant habitat loss that would further endanger the species. This situation typifies a wider crisis affecting waders across the planet, highlighting the urgent need for collaboration among researchers, conservationists, and communities to protect these vital ecosystems, and the species that use them, which are becoming increasingly at risk of extinction."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMo0YiXIxjA
Western Sandpiper © Jared VanderMeer Wildlife Photography
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Narwhals are no longer at risk of extinction! These majestic creatures are safe, and we should celebrate this win! 
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Birdwatching leaves twitchers flying high while tracking species
By Jessica Schremmer
Birdwatching is soaring in popularity, with research showing it reduces distress and boosts mental wellbeing, while also providing crucial data about bird populations.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-13/birdwatching-benefits-human-health-and-conservation/105093350
ABC News · Birdwatching keeps citizen scientists 'happy and healthy' as they track species
Traffic Noise Provokes ‘Road Rage’ In Male Galápagos Warblers | study out of Anglia Ruskin University & University of Vienna, published by Animal Behaviour
#ornithology #birds #behavior #conservation #SciComm https://www.forbes.com/sites/grrlscientist/2025/04/12/traffic-noise-provokes-road-rage-in-male-galpagos-warblers/
Traffic Noise Provokes ‘Road Rage’ In Male Galápagos Warblers | study out of Anglia Ruskin University & University of Vienna, published by Animal Behaviour
#ornithology #birds #behavior #conservation #SciComm https://www.forbes.com/sites/grrlscientist/2025/04/12/traffic-noise-provokes-road-rage-in-male-galpagos-warblers/
It is one of the ironies of our time that, while concentrating on the defense of our country against enemies from without, we should be so heedless of those who would destroy it from within.
-- Rachel Carson (1953)
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Traffic Noise Provokes ‘Road Rage’ In Male Galápagos Warblers | study out of Anglia Ruskin University & University of Vienna, published by Animal Behaviour
#ornithology #birds #behavior #conservation #SciComm https://www.forbes.com/sites/grrlscientist/2025/04/12/traffic-noise-provokes-road-rage-in-male-galpagos-warblers/
Meanwhile, Republicans in Congress are preparing sweeping cuts to protections for bears, bats, lizards and still-living wolves. They say unnecessary and overbearing rules hamper economic development and infringe on the rights of states and private landowners.
The Washington Post · Trump team cites wolf ‘de-extinction’ as reason to cut endangered species list
Based on some of my posts made in #Taipei last month.
Trees are people to me. https://aarohini.medium.com/tree-data-in-taipei-9012a8cf53b9
Medium · Tree data in Taipei - Rohini Lakshané - Medium
Based on some of my posts made in #Taipei last month aarohini.medium.com/tree-data-in...
#opendata #treecensus #conservation #biodiversity
Tree data in Taipei
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Volunteers lining up to nurse Queensland's sick and injured sea turtles
By Jasmine Hines
From serving up fresh seafood to scrubbing shells, volunteers from around the world are helping restore sea turtles to health and before their return to the wild.
ABC News · Volunteers flock to Quoin Island Turtle Rehabilitation Centre
Volunteers lining up to nurse Queensland's sick and injured sea turtles
By Jasmine Hines
From serving up fresh seafood to scrubbing shells, volunteers from around the world are helping restore sea turtles to health and before their return to the wild.
ABC News · Volunteers flock to Quoin Island Turtle Rehabilitation Centre
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UK toad patrol helps 50,000 to breeding grounds without croaking
www.bbc.comBath toad patrol group helps 50,000 to breeding groundsThe group oversees the Charlcombe Lane road closure, with volunteers ensuring the safe passage of toads.
I had the privilege of being interviewed by
Mark Schwartz for his video series on new conservation literature.
We discussed my recent paper on 'econativeness'—the idea that a species is native to a niche rather than a geographic location.
"Conserving vultures in Southern Africa may provide substantial economic gain: Report"
Mongabay Environmental News · Conserving vultures in Southern Africa may provide substantial economic gain: ReportVulture populations in Southern Africa are dwindling, yet the birds could bring large economic benefits to the region, according to a recent report by the NGO BirdLife. Assessing the “value” of vultures in Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe, researchers found that the ecosystem services they provide are worth around $251 million per year for the three […]
Revealed: nearly 2m hectares of koala habitat bulldozed since 2011 – despite political promises to protect species | Australian election 2025 | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/12/koala-habitat-destroyed-since-2011-analysis
The Guardian · Revealed: nearly 2m hectares of koala habitat bulldozed since 2011 – despite political promises to protect species
Revealed: nearly 2m hectares of koala habitat bulldozed since 2011 – despite political promises to protect species https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/12/koala-habitat-destroyed-since-2011-analysis #Loggingandland-clearing #Australianelection2025 #Environmentalactivism #Endangeredhabitats #Food&drinkindustry #Australianpolitics #Endangeredspecies #Treesandforests #RuralAustralia #Australianews #NewSouthWales #Climatecrisis #Conservation #Environment #Laborparty #Queensland
The Guardian · Revealed: nearly 2m hectares of koala habitat bulldozed since 2011 – despite political promises to protect species