Simple Summary: The critically endangered and endemic gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), once on the edge of extinction, has been revived in the wild through focused conservation efforts across the Indian subcontinent. Today, gharial populations are restricted to fragmented habitats in northern...
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In India, six landscapes and source populations that are important for long-term conservation of Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris tigris) have been identified. Except for a few studies, nothing is known regarding the genetic structure and extent of gene flow among most of the tiger populations ...
The loss of wild vultures in India has had knock-on and no doubt unimagined effects. These include the increase in feral dog populations, encouraged by the abundance of carcases previously scavenged by vultures. This has resulted in an increase in the prevalence of rabid dogs and the concurrent...
Someone in India is tryingthem out for tigers. In Zambia and Tanzania they're beingused as well.1. Why do local people kil lions?A. To attract tourists.B. To protect their cows.C. To sell them for money.D. To scare away large animals.2. What makes Richard's idea successful?A. ...
and plants—internationally. You can find valuable information on the IUCN website regarding the current status of most species. Keep in mind, however, that populations differ by region. A threatened population in one area of a country may be endangered in another. So, which species are current...
Lions are the top tourist attraction to Kenya and also considered critically endangered. One of the main causes of their death is that people kill them in return for lions attacking their cows. "We put our cows in a small cow shelter at night," locals said, "and that's when the trouble...
Many natural factors can influence gut microbiota composition in mammals, including diet, social interactions, infection, and aging8,9,10,11. A growing literature indicates how the microbiota of wild animals can be altered by changes to their environment such as exposure to chemicals, habitat destru...
Last year Uwe and I took a trip in Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. We got to view animals in their natural habitats. Many of them are listed as endangered. Among the species on the endangered list: The African elephant. ...
The San Joaquin kit fox is one of the most endangered animals in California. Once abundant throughout the state’s San Joaquin Valley, the creatures are now only found along its edges. The size of a house cat, the San Joaquin kit fox is distinguished by its yellowish-grey fur, big ears...