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  • Bringing freshwater turtles out of their shells and into the spotlight

    March 06, 2020 |

    Mongabay |

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    Response Location: India, Assam

    Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises of India (FTTI) is a research and conservation group protecting the 29 species of turtles and tortoises in the country. For founders Anuja Mital and Sneha Dharwadkar, the project is extra important as many of these species are endangered, and they play a crucial role in maintaining balance in river and lake ecosystems. The project has also allowed them to serve as role models for the importance of female researchers feeling comfortable doing important fieldwork.

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  • The Coral Ark That Hopes to Save Florida's Ailing Reefs

    February 12, 2020 |

    Atlas Obscura |

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    Response Location: United States, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    The Coral Rescue Project is trying to save coral reefs, and their newest tool is a series of arks at Nova Southeastern University that will house and study corals that are under threat of a mysterious carribean disease. So far, they have collected 1,747 colonies and are storing them in the arks and at zoos across the U.S.The hope is that ultimately, the reefs can be restored to their ocean home in Florida.

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  • A rewilding triumph: wolves help to reverse Yellowstone degradation Audio icon

    January 25, 2020 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: United States, Wyoming

    Rewilding wolves rebalances ecosystems. Following the 1970s Endangered Species Act (ESA), efforts to reintroduce wolves into the Yellowstone National Park have proven successful, helping to reduce land degradation from overpopulated grazing animals. The effort began in 1995 with the introduction of wolves captured in Canada, with the help of Canadian agencies. Today, the wolves keep the park’s biodiversity in balance and attract tourists.

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  • Community conservation agreements a lifeline for Uganda's grey crowned cranes

    December 24, 2019 |

    Mongabay |

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    Response Location: Uganda, Kabale

    Working with communities to develop alternative forms of livelihood helps to curb unsustainable practices and land degradation. In Uganda, the destruction of wetland habitat by farmers had had a serious impact on the population of grey crowned cranes in recent decades. The Cranes and Wetlands conservation project provides support to local communities, working to find alternatives to draining wetlands and promoting habitat restoration.

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  • It takes a school, and a community, to save this rare Philippine hornbill

    November 28, 2019 |

    Mongabay |

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    Response Location: Philippines, Sebaste, Antique

    In order to protect the endangered rufous-headed hornbill, endemic to the islands of Antique and Negros in the Philippines, an organization has teamed up with local schools to extend its conservation efforts. Each school has used varying methods like morning announcements, mural-painting, and even putting on theater plays to raise awareness, all with the hope that students develop an appreciation for the species that aids in its survival.

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  • Rooftop beehives in Philly help nurture bees—and maintain our food supply

    October 17, 2019 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Bees and other pollinator populations have been rapidly declining, threatening food production nationwide, but urban beekeeping is helping to fight against this trajectory. In Philadelphia, rooftop beekeeping has become the norm for one section of the city, where the honey harvested goes directly to the businesses in the area.

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  • Saving The Planet One Drone At A Time

    September 03, 2019 |

    Are We Europe |

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    Response Location: Antarctica

    As conservationists around the world grapple with saving endangered species, many have turned to the tech sector. Initiatives like The Zooniverse, a citizen science platform for people-powered research, are helping expand over 90 different projects. Even more, scientists have started directly collaborating with technologists to develop products, like weather-resistant cameras for capturing penguins in Antarctica, specially for their work.

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  • Orphaned baby beaver finds comfort with otters at local shelter

    August 23, 2019 |

    The Press Democrat |

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    Response Location: United States, Petaluma, California

    California’s Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue is working hard to rehabilitate a lone beaver – among other wildlife – back to health and into their natural habitat. The species is key to natural ecosystems, making their survival necessary. While they’ve made progress, with the beaver being a rare occurrence, they still face significant challenges.

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  • Incarcerated Women Help Recover Rare Northwest Butterfly Species

    August 18, 2019 |

    Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) |

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    Response Location: United States, Wilsonville, Oregon

    In a collaboration with the Oregon Zoo, the Institute of Applied Ecology, the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Oregon’s Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, women experiencing incarceration are helping save the endangered Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly. Participants learn data gathering, environmental skills, and record keeping – all skills that can translate to life after release – so that they may help the species flourish from larvae to butterfly.

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  • A Philippine community that once ate giant clams now works to protect them

    July 31, 2019 |

    Mongabay |

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    Response Location: Philippines, Samal

    Ecotourism provides an economic alternative to fishing for coastal communities. On the Island Garden City of Samal, in the Philippines, residents have embraced a giant clam nursery and sanctuary, which attracts mariculture tourists. The giant clam sanctuary is a project of the Decor United Fisherfolk Organization (AdUFOr) and Davao del Norte State College. It offers livelihood for residents of the community, especially to seniors who give tours, and also assists in the conservation of giant clam populations.

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