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@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · 5d ago
Sicilianews24.it: Nuova casa per una rara sottospecie di cervo del pantano in India. Il Ritorno del Cervo di Palude del Suolo Duro in India Le autorità forestali nel centro dell’India stanno riportando un’importante vittoria per la biodiversità, contribuendo all’istituzione di una nuova popolazione di riproduzione del vulnerabile cervo di palude del suolo duro, un animale che fino a poco tempo fa era limitato a una sola area protetta. L’iniziativa, nota a livello globale, è stata documentata dal collaboratore Sneha Mahale per Mongabay India. Un tempo diffuso in tutto il territorio indiano, il cervo di palude del suolo duro (Rucervus duvaucelii branderi) era appena arrivato a una popolazione isolata di circa 1.100 individui, confinata nel Kanha Tiger Reserve, nello stato di Madhya Pradesh. Questo scenario ha sollevato preoccupazioni tra gli esperti di conservazione a causa dei rischi associati all’isolamento e alla piccola taglia della popolazione. L'articolo Nuova casa per una rara sottospecie di cervo del pantano in India. sembra essere il primo su Sicilianews24.it. New home for a rare subspecies of swamp deer in India. The Return of the Hard Ground Swamp Deer to India Forest authorities in central India are reporting a significant victory for biodiversity, contributing to the establishment of a new breeding population of the vulnerable hard ground swamp deer, an animal that until recently was limited to a single protected area. The initiative, known globally, has been documented by correspondent Sneha Mahale for Mongabay India. Once widespread throughout India, the hard ground swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii branderi) had dwindled to a small, isolated population of approximately 1,100 individuals, confined to the Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh state. This scenario raised concerns among conservation experts due to the risks associated with isolation and the small size of the population. #India #SnehaMahale #Mongabay #Rucervus #MadhyaPradesh https://www.sicilianews24.it/nuova-casa-per-una-rara-sottospecie-di-cervo-del-pantano-in-india-828550.html
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@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · 5d ago
Sicilianews24.it: Riserva di Borneo: pagare per osservare la fauna in esperimenti di conservazione innovativi. Brevi note del fondatore: una serie occasionale in cui il fondatore di Mongabay, Rhett Ayers Butler, condivide analisi, prospettive e sintesi di storie. I nuovi approcci alla conservazione della fauna selvatica Non basta più chiedere alla gente di proteggere la fauna selvatica. È tempo di iniziare a retribuirli per farlo. Questa è l’idea alla base di un nuovo esperimento nel distretto di Kapuas Hulu, nella provincia di Kalimantan Ovest, in Indonesia. Qui si sta verificando se la conservazione possa funzionare meglio con incentivi locali piuttosto che contro di essi. L’iniziativa, conosciuta come KehatiKu, incoraggia i residenti a registrare avvistamenti di fauna selvatica in cambio di modesti pagamenti. L'articolo Riserva di Borneo: pagare per osservare la fauna in esperimenti di conservazione innovativi. sembra essere il primo su Sicilianews24.it. Borneo Reserve: Pay to observe wildlife in innovative conservation experiments. Founder’s Brief Notes: A sporadic series in which the founder of Mongabay, Rhett Ayers Butler, shares analyses, perspectives and syntheses of stories. New Approaches to Wildlife Conservation It’s no longer enough to just ask people to protect wildlife. It’s time to start paying them to do it. This is the idea behind a new experiment in the Kapuas Hulu district, West Kalimantan province, Indonesia. Here, it’s being investigated whether conservation can work better with incentives rather than against them. The initiative, known as KehatiKu, encourages residents to record wildlife sightings in exchange for modest payments. The article Borneo Reserve: Paying to Observe Wildlife in Innovative Conservation Experiments appears to be the first on Sicilianews24.it. #BorneoReserve #Mongabay #RhettAyersButler #KapuasHuludistrict #WestKalimantan #Indonesia #KehatiKu #first https://www.sicilianews24.it/riserva-di-borneo-pagare-per-osservare-la-fauna-in-esperimenti-di-conservazione-innovativi-828547.html
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@mongabay@mastodon.green · May 01, 2026
Nepal’s plan to allow private zoos and rescue centers is raising red flags. Experts warn that vague rules and weak oversight could lead to wildlife capture and poor welfare and call for strict licensing and periodic reviews to ensure conservation doesn’t become exploitation. For more read this story. https://mongabay.cc/3C6DpB #Nepal #Mongabay
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@mongabay@mastodon.green · Apr 29, 2026
Scientists have found one of the world’s largest cold-water coral reefs deep off Argentina. Home to dozens of species new to science, the reef already shows signs of fishing damage. Researchers are now testing 3D-printed "artificial corals" to help restore this fragile ecosystem. Elizabeth Claire Alberts reports for #Mongabay. https://mongabay.cc/PWfmoh #Argentina #Corals
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@mongabay@mastodon.green · Apr 29, 2026
Forest loss dropped sharply last year, yet primary forests are still disappearing at an alarming rate. Major nations are making progress, but smaller forest-rich countries are losing trees faster than ever. To end deforestation by 2030, the world must move beyond relying on favorable weather. Hans Nicholas Jong reports for #Mongabay. https://mongabay.cc/aBnwZU #News
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@mongabay@mastodon.green · Apr 28, 2026
Nature crime reporting is also people reporting. Join Mongabay’s 'How to Cover Nature Crime' webinar with Daniela Quintero Díaz, Richaldo Hariandja. Learn from reporting by Mongabay’s Nature Crime fellows in Mongabay Latam and Mongabay Indonesia. 📅 May 5, 2026 Register now! 👉️ https://mongabay.cc/HtRoNC #Webinar #Mongabay
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@mongabay@mastodon.green · May 02, 2026
Whitley Award winner Moreangels Mbizah is proving that lions and farmers can coexist. Her team’s interventions have slashed livestock losses by 98% in key regions. Despite this success, habitat loss remains a threat. The award will help scale these vital community-led solutions. Get to know her work! 👇️ https://mongabay.cc/8XLWQz #Zimbabwe #Mongabay
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@mongabay@mastodon.green · Apr 24, 2026
As gold prices soar, so does illegal mining in the Amazon. A new AI tool from Amazon Mining Watch is now tracking these "mining scars" across nine countries to provide an early-warning system for authorities to tackle this soaring-price-driven crisis. Constance Malleret reports for #Mongabay. https://mongabay.cc/0iqYhP #News #Gold #Amazon
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@mongabay@mastodon.green · Apr 24, 2026
One of the world’s most threatened primates, Raffles’ banded langur, is getting a lifeline in Singapore. Citizen scientists have identified vital food plants and corridors to reconnect fragmented forests. This community data is key to protecting biodiversity amid intense urban development. Carolyn Cowan reports for #Mongabay. https://mongabay.cc/kYUmMQ #Singapore #News
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@mongabay@mastodon.green · Apr 23, 2026
Brazilwood has declined 84% in three generations, yet political maneuvering at #CITES may have weakened its protection. After a #Mongabay investigation, Brazil’s gov confirmed a private call between Lula and Macron occurred despite earlier denials. https://mongabay.cc/q31IRY #CITES #Brazil #France
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@mongabay@mastodon.green · Apr 22, 2026
Since 1970, wetlands have disappeared three times faster than forests. A new atlas from Wetlands International aims to end "wetland blindness" by providing the data needed to protect these vital ecosystems in the Sahel and Horn of Africa. Learn more in this story by Naina Rao for #Mongabay. https://mongabay.cc/RDBHw3 #News #Wetlands #Africa
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@mongabay@mastodon.green · Apr 22, 2026
A new Environmental Investigation Agency report on 250+ Chinese court cases reveals that most trafficked rhino horns originate in South Africa and Mozambique. Smuggled via Vietnam and Laos, these horns are often sold as carvings in major cities, fueled by a demand that continues to decimate rhino populations. Spoorthy Raman reports for #Mongabay. https://mongabay.cc/3FvCyw #News #China #SouthAfrica
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@mongabay@mastodon.green · Apr 22, 2026
South Africa is home to one of the world's only expanding kelp forests, yet most of it lacks formal protection. Researchers are now documenting the thousands of species within the Great African Seaforest to raise its profile and drive new conservation efforts. Alexandra Talty reports for #Mongabay. https://mongabay.cc/hO0IOm #News #SouthAfrica
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@mongabay@mastodon.green · Apr 21, 2026
A landmark African Court opinion could soon define state obligations for people displaced by climate change. With millions in Africa forced from their homes by floods and erosion, advocates say the ruling is a major chance for the court to lead on durable solutions for climate survivors. Elodie Toto reports for #Mongabay. https://mongabay.cc/Xmr0TK #News #Africa
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@mongabay@mastodon.green · Apr 20, 2026
The Lula administration is bypassing environmental rules to renew a highway. Scientists warn paving this road through the heart of the Amazon could push the forest to a tipping point. The move has already triggered the resignation of top Brazilian environmental officials. Fernanda Wenzel report for #Mongabay. https://mongabay.cc/J0Nsma #News #Brazil
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@mongabay@mastodon.green · Apr 20, 2026
Yala National Park saw 380,000 visitors in just six months, but animals are paying the price. Speeding safari jeeps and overcrowding in Block I have become a crisis for acclimatized leopards. New measures aim to redirect traffic and reduce pressure on this fragile ecosystem. Kamanthi Wickramasinghe reports for #Mongabay. https://mongabay.cc/LmVrYL #News #SriLanka
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@mongabay@mastodon.green · Apr 20, 2026
After 100 years of copper mining, parts of Tasmania’s King River are "biologically dead." Globally, legacy mine waste has exposed 23 million people to toxic metals. As the demand for minerals for EVs and AI surges, these rivers serve as a stark warning: the cost of mining lasts centuries. Stefan Lovgren reports for #Mongabay. https://mongabay.cc/zuQDr9 #Mining #Tasmania
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