Tag: Biodiversity
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Oakland Zoo and California Lead Global Efforts in Species Conservation
Oakland, Calif. – A recent report by the United Nations highlighted the alarming reality of species extinction, estimating that approximately 1 million animal and plant species face the threat of extinction within the next few decades. This figure represents a record high in human history, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation efforts. Despite the daunting…
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Oakland Zoo and California Lead in Preventing Species Extinction
In a world facing unprecedented biodiversity loss, the Oakland Zoo and the state of California are stepping up as global leaders in conservation efforts, particularly in preventing species extinction. A 2019 United Nations report highlighted the alarming reality that an estimated 1 million animal and plant species are threatened with extinction within decades, underscoring the…
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Research Team Discovers New Tiger Beetle Species near Houston
A research team at Rice University has made an exciting discovery in the realm of entomology, unveiling a new species of tiger beetle right in the heart of Houston, Texas. Unearthing Eunota Houstoniana Led by evolutionary biologist Scott Egan, the team identified the newfound beetle species and christened it Eunota houstoniana, paying homage to its…
