Are Australia’s native bees thriving or declining? We don’t know but can find out
#NativeBees #Bees #Australia #Biodiversity #Conservation #Environment #ClimateChange #Pollinators #Wildlife #Science #IndigenousKnowledge #Crops #Indigenous #Plants #HabitatLoss
#The14Media
https://the-14.com/are-australias-native-bees-thriving-or-declining-we-dont-know-but-can-find-out/
#habitatloss — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #habitatloss, aggregated by home.social.
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The Ontario Conservative government is working hard to destroy our environment ...
"Current and former Ministry of Environment staffers say the death of the Endangered Species Act left them powerless
Summary
- When the Species Conservation Act replaced Ontario’s long-standing Endangered Species Act, it changed the role of government experts in permitting projects that threaten at-risk species.
- Since the act came into force, more than a dozen Environment Ministry experts have moved on from the species at risk branch, according to The Narwhal’s reporting.
- That loss of expertise and oversight has removed guardrails that helped protect at-risk species from development.
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Taking into account the birds (speciifically woodpeckers) woodworm, beatles, fungi, mosses, lichens, slime moulds etc etc etc that live on dead trees, theres probably actually no such thing as a 'dead' tree, not really
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RE: https://botany.social/@AnnBot/117190494938391492
"We emphasize the importance of maintaining botanical collections physically and digitally available for taxonomic work and advocate their use to accelerate taxonomic solutions of tropical species complexes hollistically. This is urgent, given the paucity of funds for fieldwork and unprecedented rates of habitat loss in the tropics."
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In 1990, the northern spotted owl became a symbol of America’s logging wars; 36 years later, scientists say it is already functionally extinct across large swaths of its range
In 1990, a small bird became an unlikely symbol of one of America’s f…
#NewsBeep #News #Wildlife #BarredOwl #CA #Canada #ecologicalrole #Endangeredspecies #functionalextinction #habitatloss #loggingindustry #northernspottedowl #OregonStateUniversity #Science #timberwars #usforestservice
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In 1990, the northern spotted owl became a symbol of America’s logging wars; 36 years later, scientists say it is already functionally extinct across large swaths of its range
In 1990, a small bird became an unlikely symbol of one of America’…
#NewsBeep #News #Wildlife #AU #Australia #BarredOwl #ecologicalrole #Endangeredspecies #functionalextinction #habitatloss #loggingindustry #northernspottedowl #OregonStateUniversity #Science #timberwars #USForestService
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/663591/ In 1990, the northern spotted owl became a symbol of America’s logging wars; 36 years later, scientists say it is already functionally extinct across large swaths of its range #BarredOwl #EcologicalRole #Éire #EndangeredSpecies #FunctionalExtinction #HabitatLoss #IE #Ireland #LoggingIndustry #NorthernSpottedOwl #OregonStateUniversity #Science #TimberWars #USForestService #Wildlife
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/642169/ Smithsonian researchers used X-rays, plastic cups and 216-yard spools of thread to find wild turtle nests; predators raided 13 of 16 #EasternBoxTurtles #Éire #HabitatLoss #IE #Ireland #NestPredation #PredatorThreats #Science #SmithsonianNationalZoo #TurtleConservation #TurtleEggSurvival #TurtleNests #VirginiaWildlifeResearch #Wildlife #XRayTechnology
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Scientists Warn Carney’s Changes Will Bring ‘Wilful #Extinction’
https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/08/12/Experts-Warn-Carney-Ports-Pipelines-Bring-Wilful-Extinction/ #pipelines #habitatLoss
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https://www.europesays.com/people/179582/ Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos commit $200 million to save endangered species #BezosEarthFund #ClimateChange #CriticallyEndangeredSpecies #EndangeredSpecies #HabitatLoss #IndigenousCommunities #JeffBezos #LaurenSánchezBezos #LeonardoDicaprio #PhoenixSpeciesProject #threatened
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#Palmoil 🪔 #soy #meat 🥩 and #cocoa 🍫 #agriculture along with #climatechange and #habitatloss in rainforests is driving #insects to the edge of #extinction. Take action by going #vegan and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife 🌴💀⛔️ @palmoildetectives https://wp.me/pcFhgU-4KY?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/612965/ Why true alligators are found in only two places on Earth: The extraordinary story of a 70-million-year survival | #AlligatorsVsCrocodiles #AmericanAlligator #ChineseAlligator #ConservationSuccessStories #CriticallyEndangeredSpecies #crocodilians #Éire #HabitatLoss #IE #Ireland #Science #SouthEasternUnitedStates #TrueAlligators #Wildlife #YangtzeRiver
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Garden Buzz: Southeast Pollinator Census is this month | Opinion https://www.allforgardening.com/1905974/garden-buzz-southeast-pollinator-census-is-this-month-opinion/ #agriculture #bees #biodiversity #CitizenScience #conservation #garden #gardener #gardening #HabitatLoss #InsectDecline #NativePlants #PollinatorCensus #STEMEducation
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Why true alligators are found in only two places on Earth: The extraordinary story of a 70-million-year survival |
Of all the crocodilians alive today, true alligators are among the rarest in terms of geographi…
#NewsBeep #News #Wildlife #alligatorsvscrocodiles #Americanalligator #AU #Australia #Chinesealligator #conservationsuccessstories #criticallyendangeredspecies #crocodilians #habitatloss #Science #south-easternUnitedStates #truealligators #YangtzeRiver
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'attenuation'
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1st image with the yellow sun: traditional watercolour only.
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2nd image on faded blue background with glare: taking the watercolour bird into Krita
___~ I'd love to know what you think ~ which one expresses the threat of the diminishing ozone layer to birds + their habitats better?
~ which one do you prefer from a purely visual perspective?#watercolour #MixedMedia #Bird #OzoneLayer #HabitatLoss #Wildlife #ClimateArt #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #Birds #MastoArt #Krita
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NOW UNLOCKED: Ollie & Gus have news of the #deforestation and #HabitatLoss here. There are new #wildlife families losing their homes. Get the update now. https://www.catdetectivecases.com/year10-casefile09
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WA gold project Warrawoona fined $118,000 over threatened bat
A mid-tier gold project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region has been hit with a record $118,000 fine for…
#NewsBeep #News #Environment #aimminingcorporation #bats #environment #environmentprotectionandbiodiversityconservationact #federalgovernment #habitatloss #leafnosedbat #mining #pilbaranews #Science #UK #UnitedKingdom #wanews #warrawoonagoldproject
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WA gold project Warrawoona fined $118,000 over threatened bat
A mid-tier gold project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region has been hit with a record $118,000 fine for…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Environment #aimminingcorporation #bats #environmentprotectionandbiodiversityconservationact #federalgovernment #habitatloss #leafnosedbat #mining #Pilbaranews #Science #wanews #warrawoonagoldproject
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WA gold project Warrawoona fined $118,000 over threatened bat
A mid-tier gold project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region has been hit with a record $118,000 fine for…
#NewsBeep #News #Environment #aimminingcorporation #AU #Australia #Bats #environmentprotectionandbiodiversityconservationact #Federalgovernment #habitatloss #leaf-nosedbat #mining #pilbaranews #Science #WANews #warrawoonagoldproject
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WA gold project Warrawoona fined $118,000 over threatened bat
A mid-tier gold project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region has been hit with a record $118,000 fine for…
#Australia #aimminingcorporation #AU #Austrlia #bats #environment #environmentprotectionandbiodiversityconservationact #federalgovernment #habitatloss #leafnosedbat #Mining #pilbaranews #wanews #warrawoonagoldproject
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Listen to Britain’s #DawnChorus of 1976: the dramatic loss of #birdsong in 50 years
Guardian recreates audio landscape of past filled by loud morning symphony before 73m wild birds were lost
Sandra Laville and Madeleine Finlay
Fri 3 Jul 2026"As the symphony of birdsong known as the dawn chorus draws to its annual close at the end of June, the Guardian has recreated an audio landscape from across the past 50 years to try to portray the variety and plentitude of birdsong we have lost since tens of millions more birds were in full voice. The calls and songs of a variety of species have been isolated to build an illustration of the dawn chorus, representing a year in each decade, from now back to the abundance of the 1970s.
"In April 1976, as the dawn chorus was in full swing, Labour’s Harold Wilson resigned as prime minister and James Callaghan took his place. Today, while remarkably similar political manoeuvrings are taking place, the soundscape of the #NaturalWorld is utterly changed to one of absences, omissions and loss."
Read more:
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/03/dawn-chorus-uk-birdsong-50-years-audio-landscape#SolarPunkSunday #DawnSong #Birds #Wildlife #Nature #HabitatLoss #NaturesSoundscapes #Biodiversity #DiversityLoss #WildlifeLoss #SaveNature #RestoreNature
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Plebecula giramica is a #species of air-breathing #landSnail, a #terrestrial #pulmonate #gastropod #mollusk in the family #Geomitridae. This species is #endemic to #Madeira, Portugal. Its natural #habitats are temperate #forests and temperate #grassland. It is threatened by #habitatLoss.
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While I support this initiative – who doesn't want less pesticides, cleaner waterways, more nature – #WorldBeeDay is about all the other bees, whose numbers are plummeting hand in hand with habitat loss. Honeybees don't need saving; that would be like saying we have to save the birds and we start with the chicken.
"Keeping hives to save bees is like keeping chickens to save birds"
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/science/keeping-hives-to-save-bees-is-like-keeping-chickens-to-save-birds-1.4023891"The best way to help bees? Don’t become a beekeeper like I did - When I set up my honeybee hive, I had no idea I might be harming wild bee species. Now I’ve found better ways to encourage biodiversity"
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/07/help-bees-dont-become-a-beekeeper-honeybeee-hive-biodiversity#bees #biodiversity #EcosystemCollapse #HabitatLoss #honeybees
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Florida Panther lawsuit challenges massive development https://www.rawchili.com/nhl/572433/ #EnvironmentFlorida #Florida #FloridaPanther #FloridaPanthers #FloridaPanthers #HabitatLoss #Hockey #Lawsuit #NHL #Panthers #WildlifeConservation
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#Palmoil 🪔 #soy #meat 🥩 and #cocoa 🍫 #agriculture along with #climatechange and #habitatloss in rainforests is driving #insects to the edge of #extinction. Take action by going #vegan and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife 🌴💀⛔️ @palmoildetectives https://wp.me/pcFhgU-4KY?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
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AFRICAN RAPTOR POPULATIONS FACE CATASTROPHIC DECLINE, THREATENING ECOSYSTEM BALANCE
Two-thirds of Africa's birds of prey are declining. Habitat loss is the main reason. This affects ecosystems and humans. Learn more.
#RaptorDecline, #AfricaWildlife, #HabitatLoss, #Conservation, #EcosystemBalance
https://newsletter.tf/africa-raptor-population-decline-habitat-loss/
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Two-thirds of Africa's birds of prey are facing extinction. This is a huge drop from previous numbers and could harm the environment.
#RaptorDecline, #AfricaWildlife, #HabitatLoss, #Conservation, #EcosystemBalance
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The energy transition is a prerequisite for an independent Europe, but please not at the expense of our fellow earth dwellers. Discuss ways to preserve their habitat at the Small Mammal Conservation Conference in September 2026.
https://smcc.habitatfoundation.org/Early-bird registration is open till April 18.
#mammal #SMCC #LIFE #energytransition #rodent #saveraptors #hamster #souslik #vole #shrew #squirrel #hare #rabbit #habitatloss #solarpark #wind #hydropower #discovermammals #molerat #Bulgaria
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The Esto’k Gna Fight to Protect #SacredLands from #SpaceX Expansion
Oct 14, 2025
Key takeaways:
- Tribal nation challenges #SpaceX expansion: The Esto’k Gna, or #CarrizoComecrudo Tribe of #Texas, oppose SpaceX’s ongoing expansion at Boca Chica, saying the project desecrates sacred lands and harms protected ecosystems.
- #EnvironmentalDamage documented: Tribal leaders and #conservationists report that rocket launches have caused #fires, #debris fallout, and #HabitatLoss in an area home to #EndangeredSpecies.
- Lack of consultation and oversight: The Esto’k Gna say they were never properly consulted by federal or state agencies, despite legal obligations to consider Indigenous rights and cultural heritage in environmental reviews.
- Broader fight for recognition: The Tribe’s concerns highlight ongoing struggles for federal acknowledgment and protection of #IndigenousSovereignty in the face of high-tech industrial expansion.Excerpt: "On the southernmost edge of Texas, where the Rio Grande meets the Gulf, the Esto’k Gna Tribal Nation — also known as the Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe of Texas — still hopes to protect what remains of its ancestral lands from Elon Musk’s expanding SpaceX base.
The tribe says the company’s operations at Boca Chica — rebranded 'Starbase' — have devastated fragile #ecosystems, desecrated #SacredSites, and cut off traditional access to the coastline that forms the heart of their creation story. What SpaceX hails as a gateway to Mars, tribal leaders call a continuation of the centuries-long #erasure of Indigenous peoples in the name of progress. As Tribal Chairman #JuanMancias recently told Decatur Metro, 'They dream of reaching Mars. We’re just trying to stay on Earth.' "
Read more:
https://icmagazine.org/the-estok-gna-fight-to-protect-sacred-lands-from-spacex-expansion/Watch video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPcDYLEKc0c#CulturalGenocide #EstokGna #IntercontinentalCry #ReaderSupportedNews #SacredLand #BocaChicaBeach #RocketLaunch #Pollution #CarrizoComecrudoTribe #ProtectTheSacred #Colonialism
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The energy transition is a prerequisite for an independent Europe, but please not at the expense of our fellow earth dwellers. Discuss ways to preserve their habitat at the Small Mammal Conservation Conference.
https://smcc.habitatfoundation.org/#mammal #SMCC #energy #LIFE #habitatloss #rodent #shrew #wind #sun #solarpark #hamster #souslik #vole #squirrel #mouse #rabbit #hare #saveraptors #Bulgaria #discovermammals
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#Africa - #Coexistence That's Built to Last
"For two decades, African People & Wildlife has partnered with communities across #Tanzania to protect wildlife, restore landscapes, and support sustainable livelihoods. See how this work has grown and where it’s going next.
Landscape Restoration and Connectivity
We lead collective efforts to restore and connect a flourishing mosaic of lands that benefits people, parks, and wildlife while building local #ClimateChange #resilience.
#HabitatLoss and #fragmentation pose one of the greatest threats to the future of Africa’s people and #wildlife. Without urgent action and collaborative partnerships, our most critical landscapes and their natural resources could be lost forever.
Support Local Corridors
We engage communities in the conservation of critical corridors for wildlife and livestock that link protected areas with communal and private lands.
Revitalize #DegradedPastures
The #overgrazing of local pastures can lead to #SoilErosion and inadequate food for wildlife and livestock. Together with local communities, we monitor and manage the long-term health of vital habitats that benefit people and wildlife.
Layer Programming to Maximize Impact
We overlap our rangeland management programming with the observed range of lions, leopards, and cheetahs to ensure the health and connectivity of vital big cat habitat. We also enhance the health of these pastures with an increased beehive presence through our Women's #Beekeeping Initiative.
Leverage Partnerships to Enhance Connectivity
We work with multiple partners – including government authorities – across large landscapes like the #Ngorongoro Conservation Area to identify shared goals and implement joint programming with local community members."
#SolarPunkSunday #WildlifeCorridors #ClimateChangeAdaptation #Stewardship #EnvironmentalStewardship #SoilRestoration
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In spring 2025, 215 volunteers surveyed more than 100 road sites across Tompkins County, documenting 7,000 amphibians. Approximately 3,000 of those had been killed.
https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/03/human-patrols-boost-migrating-amphibians