Remains of an ancient Arctic rhino indicate that land mammals traversed the North Atlantic via land bridges, and did so much more recently than previously thought.
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This shows that hippos are one of the largest animals that still can get airborne at fast speeds and yet they are also adapted for an aquatic lifestyle.
The strategy aims to conserve biodiversity while also contributing to the creation of jobs and economic growth.
In the worst-case scenario currently being mapped, Earth’s temperature could increase by 4.3°C before 2100. Southern African rhinos will have no possibility of surviving this unless parks act now.
To what extent should the costs of protecting globally valued rhinos be carried by their local custodians?
Legal hunting helps rhino conservation for biological and socio-economic reasons.
Developing countries that depend heavily on tourists need international support, and more sustainable offerings for the future.
Outbreaks often affect the same areas because, once released, the bacteria continues to live as spores in the soil.
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Oppenheimer-Jamma Research Chair in African Wildlife Economies, Stellenbosch University
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Honorary Doctor of Responsible Tourism, Leeds Beckett University
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Professor of Evolutionary Biomechanics, Royal Veterinary College