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531 Endangered American Species On IUCN Red List Not Protected, Study Says
A recent study from the University of Adelaide has shown that approximately 531 American species that are endangered or threatened are not being effectively protected.
Indian Environmentalist Dr. Ashok Khosla Receives WWF Conservation Medal
Dr. Ashok Khosla OBE, one of the world’s leading experts on the environment and sustainable development, has been awarded the 2011 WWF Duke of Edinburgh Conservation Medal.
Like Marco Polo, World’s Largest Sheep Travels Across Central Asia
Thanks to a non-invasive technique that extracts DNA extracts from fecal samples, researchers have finally managed to pinpoint movements of the once-elusive Marco Polo sheep.
Scientists To Monitor Shark Fin Trade Using DNA ‘Zip Codes’
Genetic differences among sharks may allow scientists to track the origin of the fins on sale in Asian markets, enabling better monitoring and management of these threatened predators.
