Tag: wildlife

Critically endangered chimpanzee born at British Zoo
January 13, 2023 No Responses

Critically endangered chimpanzee born at British Zoo

The Western chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes verus), a subspecies of the common chimpanzee, is considered to be critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting, their population has declining by over 80% in the last 25 years. A “small but vital...
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The world’s first vaccine for honeybees approved by USDA
January 7, 2023 No Responses

The world’s first vaccine for honeybees approved by USDA

The US Department of Agriculture has granted conditional approval for the use of the first ever honey bee vaccination to prevent insects from a lethal bacterial disease. Honey bees are known for their honey-making abilities and their role as pollinators...
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Canada’s polar bear population is declining at an alarming rate
December 25, 2022 No Responses

Canada’s polar bear population is declining at an alarming rate

The majority of the world’s polar bear population is found in Canada, with an estimated 60% of polar bears living in the country. They are vulnerable to habitat loss and other threats caused by climate change, including the loss of...
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<strong>Wildlife considerably affected by drought in Kenya</strong>
November 11, 2022 No Responses

Wildlife considerably affected by drought in Kenya

Over 200 elephants died so far due to severe drought. Both humans and animals in the region are affected by lack of food, as the country is currently facing the worst drought in the last 40 years. But the situation...
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