274 New species found.
Region: Australia
A few new species of the Trichopeltarion crab were found near the marine reserve off southern Tasmania, Marine research voyages have revealed 274 new species to the science world of which 86 where previously unknown in Aus... more
Views: 1222New Species Show Earth Carries On
Region: Barbados
Posted by Sarah Amandolare to findingDulcinea A tiny new species of snake was discovered in Barbados, illustrating the planet’s amazing ability to reveal new species as others disappear. U.S. scientist S. Blair Hed... more
Views: 1109Bush Administration Sued For Endangering Whale's Habitat
Region: United States
According to a newsletter for the Center for Biological Diversity, the Bush Administration has been attacked for allowing offshore oil and gas leases on the endangered North Pacific right whale's "critical habitat." The C... more
Views: 1810New Species Conservation Concept Used on Madagascar
Region: Madagascar"Preserving biodiversity in the midst of tremendous pressures, such as habitat destruction and global warming, is one of humanity’s greatest environmental challenges in the 21st century.” Thus spoke Claire K... more
Views: 1649Biological Control May Beget Exotic Invaders
Region: Oregon
It’s not easy to be good. You thought you’d do the responsible thing and buy some ladybugs (technically beetles and not ture bugs at all, known as ladybirds in the UK) at the store to keep your roses clean instead o... more
Views: 3413Mississippi Gopher Frog Battles Extinction
Region: Mississippi
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (GroundReport) - Reports say that Mississippi gopher frogs have had a successful breeding season this year. The gopher frog is, incidentally, one of the most endangered species in the U.S. ... more
Views: 2255Endangered Species May Lose Protection from Builders
Region: United States
Posted by findingDulcinea staff The Department of the Interior announced Monday a plan to lessen federal oversight of construction projects that critics say could harm endangered species and plants. The proposa... more
Views: 952ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
Region: IndiaENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Authors: Dr. Sushmitha Baskar & Dr. R. Baskar This book Environmental Studies for Undergraduate Courses follows the syllabus for undergraduate courses of higher edu... more
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