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Conservation News ~ May 30 2019

5/30/2019

SD Zoo receives first certificate of appreciation from China for Panda recovery: https://www.imperialvalleynews.com/index.php/8-news/18476-san-diego-zoo-receives-conservation-award-from-china.html
Scientists left feeling helpless as French Polynesia’s reefs bleach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5nMg9ArXeA
NSF awards Montana $20 million to advance research and education in water quality: https://www.internet2.edu/news/detail/17166/
New species of wasp identified in Goa: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/new-species-of-wasp-identified-in-goa/article27297766.ece
Golden-cheeked warbler to remain endangered: https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/news/press_releases/2019/golden-cheeked-warbler-02-07-2019.php
Extinct woolly mammoth up for listing: https://www.eenews.net/stories/1060424735
Critically endangered Spring Pygmy Sunfish gains 1330 acres, six stream miles of protected habitat: https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/critically-endangered-spring-pygmy-sunfish-gains-1330-acres-and-six-stream-miles-protected-habitat-2019-05-29/
California Assembly passes legislation defending birds from federal rollbacks: http://ca.audubon.org/press-release/california-assembly-passes-legislation-defending-state%E2%80%99s-birds-federal-rollbacks
Altered forests threaten sustainability of subsistence hunting: https://news.mongabay.com/2019/05/altered-forests-threaten-sustainability-of-subsistence-hunting/
Otter cafes and cute pet craze fuel illegal trafficking in Japan and Indonesia: https://news.mongabay.com/2019/05/otter-cafes-and-cute-pets-craze-fuel-illegal-trafficking-in-japan-and-indonesia/
Norway refuses to drill for billions of barrels of oil in Arctic: https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/norway-oil-drilling-arctic-ban-labor-party-unions-a8861171.html
240-acre open space transfer to connect Santa Cruz forests to the coast: http://www.ktvu.com/news/240-acre-open-space-transfer-to-connect-santa-cruz-forests-to-the-coast
After a new law, students in Philippines need to plant 10 trees to graduate: https://www.forbes.com/sites/trevornace/2019/05/29/new-filipino-law-requires-every-student-to-plant-10-trees-if-they-want-to-graduate/
More fishing vessels chasing fewer fish: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190527152737.htm
Clemson earns prestigious rating for sustainability achievements: https://newsstand.clemson.edu/clemson-earns-prestigious-rating-for-sustainability-achievements/
Last ‘gorilla in the mist’ is presumed dead: https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/28/africa/gorillas-in-the-mist-death-intl-scli/index.html
Africa’s elephant poaching is in decline: https://phys.org/news/2019-05-africa-elephant-poaching-decline-iconic.html
New snake species in Europe named after a long-forgotten Iron Age kingdom: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190528120339.htm
Ireland becomes 2nd country to declare a climate emergency: https://www.ecowatch.com/ireland-declares-climate-emergency-2636765627.html
Virginia Beach trashed with 10 tons of garbage over Memorial Day: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/05/28/virginia-beach-event-floatopia-leaves-10-tons-trash-memorial-day/1256984001/
Fed file appeal to delist Yellowstone-area Grizzlies: https://www.mtpr.org/post/feds-file-appeal-delist-yellowstone-area-grizzlies
Earth’s hidden tree-microbe network mapped for the first time ever: https://news.mongabay.com/2019/05/earths-hidden-tree-microbe-network-mapped-for-the-first-time-ever/
Two Mumbai researchers discover new damselfly species: https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/two-mumbai-researchers-discover-new-damselfly-species-in-konkan/story-si6ElzLLUwkup9vui2eoGL.html
Last male Sumatran rhino in Malaysia dies: https://www.livescience.com/65576-ast-male-sumatran-rhino-dies.html
Endangered Mexican wolves blamed for more livestock deaths: https://www.apnews.com/334f756ddcba4682a3e7391242decdeb
Four new species of fish discovered in Philippine waters: http://www.interaksyon.com/hobbies-interests/2019/05/27/149564/four-new-species-of-fish-discovered-in-philippine-waters/
Colombian breeds rare frogs to undermine animal traffickers: https://borneobulletin.com.bn/colombian-breeds-rare-frogs-to-undermine-animal-traffickers/
Costa Rica has doubled its forest cover in the last 30 years: https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/blogs/costa-rica-has-doubled-its-forest-cover-last-30-years
New vine snake discovered in Odisha biosphere reserve: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/new-vine-snake-discovered-in-odisha-biosphere-reserve/article27249009.ece
40 new species in Bukit Timah, Singapore: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/40-potentially-new-species-in-bukit-timah
Environment activists block entrance to Norwegian central bank: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-climate-change-norway-bank/environment-activists-block-entrance-to-norwegian-central-bank-idUSKCN1SU1HH
Decision on Monarch Butterfly’s endangered species protection extended to 2020: https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/decision-on-monarch-butterfly-endangered-species-protection-extended-2019-05-24/
Laser drones protect Scottish forests: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-48380213
National Park visits contribute $40 billion to US economy: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/national-park-visitor-spending-contributed-40-billion-us-economy
Baby anacondas born at New England Aquarium without any make snakes involved: https://www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2019/05/23/baby-anacondas-born-at-new-england-aquarium-without-any-male-snakes-involved
Ecologists find bush dog, native of South America, in remote central Costa Rica: https://phys.org/news/2019-05-ecologists-bush-dog-native-south.html
Mesa faculty member discovers new species of salamander in Arizona: https://ktar.com/story/2583664/mesa-faculty-member-discovers-new-species-of-salamander-in-arizona/
Nembi Guasu: Huge new conservation area in Bolivia’s Gran Chaco: https://news.mongabay.com/2019/05/nembi-guasu-huge-new-conservation-area-in-bolivias-gran-chaco/
A new gecko species emerges from Sri Lanka’s Nilgala savanna forest: https://news.mongabay.com/2019/05/a-new-gecko-emerges-from-sri-lankas-nilgala-savanna-forest/
CBD lawsuit aims to force White House to protect Endangered Species nationwide: https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/lawsuit-aims-to-force-trump-to-protect-endangered-species-nationwide-2019-05-23/
New method to predict the vulnerability of ecosystems: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190520115640.htm
Australian and New Zealand Students walk out in global climate strike: https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/24/world/global-climate-strike-school-students-protest-climate-change-intl/index.html
Malaysia slaps highest ever poaching fine on two Vietnamese men: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/malaysia-slaps-highest-ever-poaching-fine-on-two-vietnamese-men-3924634.html
US to strafe crucial nesting area for 3m birds with poison to eradicate mice: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/24/midway-atoll-birds-albatross-terns-mice
Geologists discover largest underwater volcano: https://www.livescience.com/65545-largest-underwater-volcano-seismic-hum.html
Kroger, nation’s largest grocery chain, eliminates plastic bags: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kroger-aims-to-end-all-plastic-bag-use/
Botswana lifts ban on elephant hunting: https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/23/africa/botswana-elephant-intl/index.html
Kansas taking ecotourism approach to lesser prairie chicken conservation efforts: https://www.cjonline.com/news/20190511/kansas-taking-ecotourism-approach-to-lesser-prairie-chicken-conservation-efforts
Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia call for end to raw ivory sales ban: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/may/21/raw-ivory-sales-zimbabwe-botswana-and-namibia-call-for-end-to-ban

Conservation News ~ May 24 2019

5/23/2019

San Diego Zoo announces male lion M’Bari passes away at 15 years old from age-related disease: https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Mbari-San-Diego-Zoos-15-Yea-Old-Lion-Dies-from-Age-Related-Complications-510296451.html
Costly cancer lawsuits may spur search to replace world’s most common weed killer: https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/05/costly-cancer-lawsuits-may-spur-search-replace-worlds-most-common-weed-killer
Plastic straws, cotton buds, and drink stirrers to be banned in England: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/22/england-will-ban-plastic-stirrers-straws-and-cotton-swabs-from-2020.html
‘Extreme draining’ of Oregon reservoir eliminates invasive species, helps endangered salmon: https://www.oregonlive.com/environment/2019/05/extreme-draining-of-oregon-reservoir-eliminates-invasive-species-helps-endangered-salmon.html
A new species of snowdrop from north west Turkey, Galanthus bursanus, has been published: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12225-019-9806-5
Over 3000 dolphins found dead on the coast of Peru: https://greenworldwarriors.com/2019/04/21/over-3000-dolphins-found-dead-on-the-coast-of-peru/
Native plants amazingly resilient when invasives removed: https://www.pennlive.com/life/2019/05/native-plants-amazingly-resilient-when-invasives-removed-says-penn-state-study.html
Garden feeders are supporting rising numbers of urban birds: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/may/21/garden-feeders-are-supporting-rising-numbers-of-urban-birds
Plan to return lynx to UK receives fresh boost: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/may/21/plan-to-return-lynx-to-uk-receives-fresh-boost
Riverside County planners punt on 8,500-home proposed town south of Joshua Tree National Park: https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/2019/05/20/paradise-valley-community-proposed-south-joshua-tree-national-park-still-pending-development-land/3704862002/
New species found in Gediz Delta: http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/new-species-found-in-gediz-delta-143598
New species of endangered Grassland Earless Dragon lizard found in Perth: https://www.perthnow.com.au/lifestyle/new-species-of-endangered-lizard-found-ng-s-1945384
SD Zoo’s bird conservationists release endangered species into the wild: https://www.myvalleynews.com/story/2019/05/17/regional/sd-zoos-bird-conservationists-release-endangered-species-into-the-wild/66009.html
North Carolina Fish, Salamander proposed for Endangered Species Act protection: https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/north-carolina-fish-and-salamander-proposed-for-endangered-species-act-protection-2019-05-21/
Bauxite mining and Chinese dam push Guinea’s chimpanzees to the brink: https://news.mongabay.com/2019/05/bauxite-mining-and-chinese-dam-push-guineas-chimpanzees-to-the-brink/
Interest in protecting environment up since Pope’s 2015 encyclical: https://news.mongabay.com/2019/05/interest-in-protecting-environment-up-since-popes-2015-encyclical/
Bolivia’s Nature rights tribunal condemns TIPNIS project: https://news.mongabay.com/2019/05/bolivia-nature-rights-tribunal-condemns-tipnis-project/
New species of ancient shark discovered from the coast of Madagascar: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/2019/may/new-species-of-ancient-shark-discovered-from-the-coast-of-madaga.html
New species of orchid discovered in Tibet: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-05/18/c_138069568.htm
The ‘superblack’ patches on these spiders make their other colors flow: https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/05/superblack-patches-these-spiders-make-their-other-colors-glow
First Blue-eyed Ground-dove chick recorded in Brazil in 75 years: https://www.birdlife.org/worldwide/news/first-blue-eyed-ground-dove-chick-recorded
Scientists discover a new coral species off San Francisco: https://baynature.org/2019/05/16/scientists-discover-a-new-coral-species-off-san-francisco-and-there-might-be-more/
Bedbugs date back to the time of the dinosaurs: https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/05/bedbugs-date-back-time-dinosaurs-new-family-tree-suggests
Scientists propose rethinking ‘endangered species’ definition to save slow-breeding giants: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190517081640.htm
Koalas are “functionally extinct,” say campaigners: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/48284392
17-year-old Black-footed Albatross tagged in French Frigate Shoals observed in Monterey Bay: https://sanctuarysimon.org/2019/05/17-yr-old-black-footed-albatross-tagged-in-french-frigate-shoals-observed-in-monterey-bay/
The scandal of calling plantations ‘forest restoration’ is putting climate targets at risk: http://theconversation.com/the-scandal-of-calling-plantations-forest-restoration-is-putting-climate-targets-at-risk-114858

Conservation News ~ May 17 2019

5/16/2019

Argentinosaurus at the Fernbank in Atlanta, Georgia

Missouri Prairie Chickens are disappearing: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/gone-range-missouri-prairie-chickens-are-disappearing
Coca-Cola most common source of packaging pollution on UK beaches: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/may/14/coca-cola-packaging-pollution-on-uk-beaches-surfers-against-sewage-study
Thirty sharks captured on barrier reef and exported to France all died in captivity: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/may/15/thirty-sharks-captured-on-barrier-reef-and-exported-to-france-all-died-in-captivity
Escaped pet parrots are now naturalized in 23 US states: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190514162206.htm
Florida biologists rescue entangled loggerhead turtle: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/article230471624.html
Nearly all countries agree to stem flow of plastic waste into poor nations: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/may/10/nearly-all-the-worlds-countries-sign-plastic-waste-deal-except-us
World-first brain surgery performed on endangered Kakapo: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/10/bird-brain-world-first-surgery-performed-on-endangered-kakapo-parrot
New see-through Glass Frog discovered in Colombia: http://local12.com/news/around-the-web/glass-frog-new-see-through-frog-species-discovered-in-colombia
New species of vine snake discovered in India: https://www.researchmatters.in/news/word-vine-new-species-vine-snake-discovered-india
House Democrats boost Endangered Species listing budget by 30%: https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/house-democrats-boost-endangered-species-listing-budget-2019-05-14/
Oregon on board with Federal plan to remove Gray Wolf from Endangered Species list: https://www.wweek.com/news/2019/05/14/oregon-on-board-with-federal-plan-to-remove-gray-wolf-from-endangered-species-list/
It was 84 degrees near the Arctic Ocean this weekend as CO2 hit highest level: https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2019/05/14/it-was-degrees-near-arctic-ocean-this-weekend-carbon-dioxide-hit-its-highest-level-human-history/
White House quietly cancels NASA research verifying greenhouse gas cuts: https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/05/trump-white-house-quietly-cancels-nasa-research-verifying-greenhouse-gas-cuts
Penguin and seal poop powers life in Antarctica: https://news.mongabay.com/2019/05/penguin-and-seal-poop-powers-life-in-antarctica-study-finds/
Mariana Trench: Four new species found by diver Victor Vescovo, along with plastic: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/48257076
BC Greens call for immediate halt to old-growth logging on Vancouver Island: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/b-c-greens-call-for-immediate-halt-to-old-growth-logging-on-vancouver-island-1.4420516
3 cubs born in pioneering cheetah conservation project: https://www.getaway.co.za/travel/nature-and-conservation/3-cubs-born-in-pioneering-cheetah-conservation-project/
Pressure mounts on EU to curb Brazilian deforestation, human rights abuses: https://news.mongabay.com/2019/05/pressure-mounts-on-eu-to-curb-brazilian-deforestation-human-rights-abuses/
Gray Whales starving, washing up dead in startling numbers along SF coast: https://www.sfchronicle.com/science/article/Gray-whales-starving-washing-up-dead-in-13837032.php
Zoologists discover two new bird species in Indonesia: https://phys.org/news/2019-04-zoologists-bird-species-indonesia.html
California jury awards $2 billion to couple in Roundup Weed killer cancer trial: https://www.npr.org/2019/05/13/723056453/california-jury-awards-2-billion-to-couple-in-roundup-weed-killer-cancer-trial
Carbon dioxide levels hit landmark at 415 ppm, highest in human history: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2019/05/13/climate-change-co-2-levels-hit-415-parts-per-million-human-first/1186417001/
2,634-year-old tree discovered in North Carolina swamp is one of the oldest on Earth: https://www.newsweek.com/2624-tree-north-carolina-swamp-oldest-planet-1421844
New York City passes law requiring green roofs on new buildings: https://www.dwell.com/article/new-york-city-requires-green-roofs-on-new-buildings-ede4deb8
China’s National Panda Park will be three times the size of Yellowstone: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/chinas-national-panda-park-will-be-three-times-size-yellowstone-180972158/
Baby boom for the kakapo, New Zealand’s critically endangered parrot: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2200293-baby-boom-for-the-kakapo-new-zealands-critically-endangered-parrot/
White House erases offshore drilling rules enacted after BP oil spill: https://www.politico.com/story/2019/05/02/offshore-drilling-rules-1404098
Ireland declares climate emergency: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/may/10/irish-parliament-declares-climate-emergency
Reintroduction of first endangered species to Missouri shows encouraging signs: https://www.joplinglobe.com/news/local_news/reintroduction-of-first-endangered-species-to-missouri-shows-encouraging-signs/article_fd00b796-b74e-54f3-8e14-a3107c6ae831.html
House passes bill to force US to stay in Paris climate agreement: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2019/05/02/house-passes-bill-force-us-stay-paris-climate-agreement/
Reptile haven of Sri Lanka yields up new species of rough-sided snake: https://news.mongabay.com/2019/05/reptile-haven-of-sri-lanka-yields-up-new-species-of-rough-sided-snake/
Secretary Bernhardt announces $10.7 million in public-private support for big game migration corridors: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-bernhardt-announces-107-million-public-private-support-big-game-migration
Rare black bear seen in no-go zone between North and South Korea: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/10/rare-black-bear-north-and-south-korea
California Coastal Conservancy awarded $2 million for wetland restoration: https://scc.ca.gov/2019/05/10/news-release-coastal-conservancy-awarded-2-million-for-wetland-restoration-from-u-s-fish-and-wildlife-service/
Canada lists three whale species as threatened: https://phys.org/news/2019-05-canada-whale-species-threatened.html
Gray fossil site unearths new species of rhino: https://www.wjhl.com/local/gray-fossil-site-unearths-new-species-of-rhino/2003965278
New species of flying dinosaur: https://www.asianage.com/life/more-features/160519/new-species-of-flying-dinosaur-unearthed.html

Conservation News ~ May 10 2019

5/10/2019

Venezuelan naturalist wins prestigious wildlife award for saving endangered parrot: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/green-oscars-whitley-award-jon-paul-rodriguez-parrot-venezuela-david-attenborough-a8893616.html
Newly discovered bat-like dinosaur reveals the intricacies of prehistoric flight: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/newly-discovered-bat-dinosaur-reveals-intricacies-prehistoric-flight-180972128/
Second-ever leatherback nests found in Sarasota: https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20190508/second-ever-leatherback-turtle-nests-found-in-sarasota
KUFOS researchers discover new snakehead fish species in Kerala: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/kufos-researchers-discover-new-snakehead-fish-species-in-keralas-subterranean-waters/article27076861.ece
US refuses to sign declaration protecting the Arctic because it references climate change: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-climate-change-arctic-trump-pompeo-declaration-sign-a8903706.html
Oregon outlaws use of s-called ‘cyanide bombs’ as advocated move to take ban nationwide: https://www.oregonlive.com/environment/2019/05/oregon-outlaws-use-of-so-called-cyanide-bombs-as-advocates-move-to-take-ban-nationwide.html
Couple ordered to pay $586, 000 for uprooting 180-year-old oak: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/9556824-181/sonoma-county-couple-ordered-to
SC Senate finally passes solar energy expansion bill: https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/south-carolina/articles/2019-05-08/sc-senate-finally-passes-solar-energy-expansion-bill
Britain passes 1 week without coal power for first time since 1882: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/may/08/britain-passes-1-week-without-coal-power-for-first-time-since-1882
Dismantling of Brazilian environmental protections gains pace: https://news.mongabay.com/2019/05/dismantling-of-brazilian-environmental-protections-gains-pace/
US says letting ice created ‘new opportunities’ for trade at Arctic summit: http://time.com/5584767/mike-pompeo-climate-change-arctic-council/
Virginia Tech paleontologist finds new Tyrannosaurus Rex relative: https://vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2019/05/science-mini_tyrannosaurus_rex_Suskityrannus_Nesbitt.html
New species of fish parasite named after Xena warrior princess: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-05/pp-nso050719.php
10 critically endangered Javan leopards spotted in West Java: https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2019/05/04/10-critically-endangered-javan-leopards-spotted-in-west-java.html
Key state certification denied for Oregon’s Jordan Cove Natural Gas export project: https://www.opb.org/news/article/jordan-cove-natural-gas-state-key-permit-denied/
Red-legged frogs – once killed off in Yosemite – are back with help from SF Zoo: https://www.sfchronicle.com/science/article/Red-legged-frogs-once-killed-off-in-Yosemite-13818448.php
Oregon senate rules committee chair rejects Governor’s nomination to Fish and Wildlife: https://www.wweek.com/news/2019/05/06/senate-rules-committee-chair-rejects-governors-controversial-nomination-to-oregon-fish-and-wildlife-commission/
New species that breathe arsenic discovered in the Pacific Ocean: https://www.ibtimes.com/new-species-breathe-arsenic-discovered-pacific-ocean-2790304
Rising demand for sand calls for resource governance: https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/press-release/rising-demand-sand-calls-resource-governance
Scientists surprised to discover tiny toadlets can glow: https://www.geek.com/science/meet-the-pumpkin-toadlets-that-have-glowing-bones-1785373/
Indonesia sinks 51 confiscated fishing vessels: https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/indonesia-sinks-51-confiscated-fishing-vessels
Experimental device generates electricity from the coldness of the universe: https://phys.org/news/2019-05-experimental-device-electricity-coldness-universe.html
Seedling begins in region scorched by BC wildfire: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/elephant-hill-seeding-1.5120790
One million species face extinction, UN panel says: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2019/05/06/one-million-species-face-extinction-un-panel-says-humans-will-suffer-result/
Nature Conservancy finalizes $3.5 million Glebe Mountain purchase: https://vtdigger.org/2019/05/05/nature-conservancy-finalizes-3-5-million-glebe-mountain-purchase/
Maui reefs provide $376 million worth of coastal flood protection: https://mauinow.com/2019/05/03/maui-reefs-provide-376-million-worth-of-coastal-flood-protection/
Pipeline protestors can face 20 years in prison under bill in Texas House: https://www.texasobserver.org/pipeline-protesters-could-face-20-years-in-prison-under-bill-in-texas-house/
Thousands of scientists in Argentina strike to protest budget cuts: https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/04/thousands-scientists-argentina-strike-protest-budget-cuts
Rare Siamese crocodile eggs recovered: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-48160757
New millipede species dates back 99 million years to the Cretaceous: https://www.earth.com/news/new-millipede-species-cretaceous-period/
Researchers find forest of rare endangered tree species on brink of extinction: https://www.newsweek.com/researchers-forest-rare-endangered-tree-species-extinction-1413825
California’s spring snowpack still deep and will melt slowly: https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-last-snowpack-measurement-20190502-story.html
Giant clams still on sale in South China despite bans: http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1147431.shtml
New species of venomous pit viper with unique heat-sensing ability found in India: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/new-species-of-pit-viper-with-unique-heat-sensing-system-found-in-arunachal-pradesh-2035591

Conservation News ~ May 3 2019

5/3/2019

In Sri Lanka, a new tiny new orchid bears an elephant’s name: https://news.mongabay.com/2019/05/in-sri-lanka-a-tiny-new-orchid-bears-an-elephants-name/
Hippo poo cycles silicon through the East African environment: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/hippo-poop-cycles-silicon-through-east-african-environment
4 pups of endangered species of wolf born at Chicago Zoo: https://www.foxnews.com/us/4-pups-of-endangered-species-of-wolf-born-at-chicago-zoo
FWS proposes downlisting beetle in win for oil industry: https://www.eenews.net/stories/1060252887
By one vote, Minnesota House moves to ban wolf hunting: https://www.twincities.com/2019/04/30/by-one-vote-minnesota-house-moves-to-ban-wolf-hunting/
MPs make history by passing Commons motion to declare ‘environment and climate change emergency’: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/climate-change-environment-emergency-commons-motion-mps-vote-latest-a8895456.html
Shell Energy switches 700,000 homes to 100% renewable energy overnight: https://www.intelligentliving.co/shell-energy-renewable/
Indonesia plans to move its capital out of Jakarta, a city that’s sinking: https://www.npr.org/2019/04/29/718234878/indonesia-plans-to-move-its-capital-out-of-jakarta-a-city-thats-sinking
‘Historic day for Scotland’ as beavers get protected status: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/may/01/historic-day-for-scotland-as-beavers-get-protected-status
New York bans brain-damaging pesticide chlorpyrifos: https://earthjustice.org/news/press/2019/new-york-bans-brain-damaging-pesticide-chlorpyrifos
Global warming hits sea creatures hardest: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190424153608.htm
Tanzania plans to deforest 150,000 ha of its largest forest this summer: https://greenworldwarriors.com/2019/03/01/tanzania-plans-to-deforest-150-000-ha-of-its-largest-forest-this-summer/
Scientists find cocaine in shrimps: https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/02/uk/shrimp-cocaine-uk-scli-intl-gbr-scn/index.html
Self-taught paleontologist found a new species of club-tailed dinosaur: https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/a-self-taught-paleontologist-may-have-found-a-new-species-of-club-tailed-dinosaur/
Two species of colourful stick insects discovered in Madagascar: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2201166-two-species-of-colourful-stick-insects-discovered-in-madagascar/
Two litters of endangered ocelot kittens have produced by artificial insemination at Cincinnati Zoo: http://cincinnatizoo.org/news-releases/artificial-insemination-with-frozen-semen-produces-two-litters-of-endangered-ocelot-kittens/
Scientists celebrates recovering sea stars: https://www.kuow.org/stories/best-day-ever-recovering-sea-stars-bring-joy-to-scientist
Banksy created an Extinction Rebellion mural: https://grist.org/article/it-looks-like-banksy-just-created-an-extinction-rebellion-mural/
Supposedly extinct Kangaroo Rat resurfaces after 30 years: https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/04/supposedly-extinct-kangaroo-rat-resurfaces-after-30-years
UK government declare climate emergency: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/scotland-and-wales-declare-climate-emergency/
Himalayan wolf needs recognition as distinct species: https://www.ecowatch.com/himalayan-wolves-species-conservation-2635828255.html
Perplexing new crab species sheds light on crustacean evolution: http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brief/2019/04/29/isns-platypus-of-crabs-crustacean-evolution/
Wildlife conservationists plan attack ads against Or. Gov. Kate Brown after appointment of big game hunter: https://www.wweek.com/news/2019/04/29/wildlife-conservations-plan-attack-ads-against-gov-kate-brown-after-appointment-of-big-game-hunter-to-wolf-management-board/
Seabird poop speeds up coral growth: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/seabird-poop-speeds-up-coral-growth/
The Spotted Lanternfly is the worst invasive species in 150 years: https://cheddar.com/media/the-worst-invasive-species-the-u-s-has-seen-in-150-years
Lost book of exquisite scientific drawings rediscovered after 190 years: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2019/04/lost-book-cuban-botany-found-illustrations-women-in-stem/
Canadian researchers warn of cascading impacts as bumblebee species decline: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/bumblebees-decline-pollinators-1.5106260
White House seeks to open wide stretches of California to fracking: https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-trump-fracking-oil-gas-california-20190425-story.html
IUCN lists 6 more new sites as world’s best protected areas: https://www.iucn.org/news/protected-areas/201904/iucn-lists-6-more-new-sites-worlds-best-protected-areas
3 new cricket species discovered in Mindanao’s Siargao: https://www.mindanews.com/environment/2019/04/3-new-cricket-species-discovered-in-mindanaos-siargao/
Paleontologist find the first fossilized egg inside an ancient bird: https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/paleontologists-find-first-fossilized-egg-inside-ancient-bird
Washington and Nevada join the swelling list of states aiming for 100% clean power: https://grist.org/article/washington-and-nevada-join-the-swelling-list-of-states-aiming-for-100-clean-power/
Pipeline firm gets $3.3 million fine for worst California oil spill in 25 years: https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-pipeline-spill-refugio-beach-fine-20190425-story.html
Endangered White Abalone program yields biggest spawning success yet: https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/endangered-white-abalone-program-yields-biggest-spawning-success-yet/
Waorani people protect half-a-million acres of rainforest from oil drilling: https://www.leonardodicaprio.org/waorani-people-win-landmark-legal-victory-against-ecuadorian-government
Poacher shot dead, 3 others flee naked: https://www.newsday.co.zw/2019/04/poacher-shot-dead-3-others-flee-naked/
Seaweed pouches will replace thousands of plastic bottles at the London marathon: https://www.forbes.com/sites/trevornace/2019/04/29/london-marathon-runners-were-handed-seaweed-pouches-instead-of-plastic-bottles/
Millions more Americans breathing dirty air as planet warms: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/apr/23/americans-unsafe-air-quality-report
Ocean species are disappearing faster than those on land: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/04/ocean-species-disappear-faster-climate-change-impacts-cold-blooded-animals-harder/
Los Angeles County bans use of Roundup weed killer: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2019-03-22/los-angeles-county-bans-use-of-roundup-weed-killer
Researchers discover cause of infertility in southern white rhino and how to fix it: https://www.heraldnet.com/nation-world/researchers-find-correct-a-cause-of-rhino-infertility/
Weak governance undermines South America’s ocean ecosystems: https://news.mongabay.com/2019/04/weak-governance-undermines-south-americas-ocean-ecosystems/
Sharks as big as buses return to California coast after 30 years away: https://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/article229949379.html
Someone burned beehives in Texas and killed more than half a million bees: https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/01/us/texas-beehives-burned-trnd/index.html