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Biodiversity

Remote Philippine Island is a Biodiversity Hotspot

Details: 18 February 2013 | By Mother Nature Network | 190

A misty mountain range on the Philippine island of Luzon boasts more than 100 species of reptiles and amphibians, according to a new catalog of the region's species. On the entire island, more than 150 reptile and amphibian species exist. The catalog, published on Feb. 7 in the journal ZooKeys, is the first for the remote region, known as the Sierra Madre Mountains, which lies on the Northeastern portion of the island. The study reveals that the region may be a hidden hotspot for biodiversity. Read More

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A Global Approach to Monitoring Biodiversity Loss

Details: 18 January 2013 | By Monash University | 244

In contrast to climate change, there is no coordinated global system in place for measuring and reporting on biodiversity change or loss. An international team of biologists is now addressing this gap.

The Elephant Advocacy League Takes on Conservation

Details: 14 January 2013 | By EAL | 257

A new global initiative on elephant protection and welfare, the Elephant Advocacy League (EAL), is born. An innovative and unconventional organization experienced in fighting poachers in Africa's bush and in engaging the public opinion in the tricky world of global communication.

Global Warming May Have Severe Consequences for Rare Haleakala Silverswords

Details: 16 January 2013 | By USGS | 220

While the iconic Haleakalā silversword plant made a strong recovery from early 20th-century threats, it has now entered a period of substantial climate-related decline. New research published this week warns that global warming may have severe consequences for the silversword in its native habitat.

Indonesia's Indigenous People Preserve Biodiversity

Details: 06 January 2013 | By Jakarta Post | 332

Dubbed one of the world’s top-two mega centers of biodiversity alongside Brazil, Indonesia is also a country of enormous cultural diversity. Among its 259.94 million inhabitants today, there are more than 500 ethnic groups speaking over 1,000 languages and dialects. Anthropological studies indicate that hot spots of high biodiversity are associated with regions where traditional societies are frequently found. In this circumstance, indigenous groups offer alternative knowledge and perspectives based on their own locally developed practices of resource use or known as the indigenous knowledge — practice belief complex. Read More

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