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How a New Generation Is Saving Zambia's Lions

Vanessa Serrao

August 08, 2018 |

National Geographic |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Zambia

Poachers are causing the population of lions in Zambia to decline at rapid rate. Conservationists working with the Zambian Carnivore Program are not only actively tracking the lions, but also teaching students about the importance of the species and how to contribute to the research in order to inspire the next generation to continue protecting wildlife.

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In Mozambique, a Living Laboratory for Nature's Renewal

Natalie Angier

July 23, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Mozambique

A great experiment is taking place at Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique after the area was brutally devastated by civil war. On the back of a new public-private venture, scientist have been able to learn how both wildlife and natural habitats recover with and without human interference.

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After a 400-Year Absence, A Rare Ibis Returns to European Skies

Christian Schwägerl

July 16, 2018 |

Yale Environment 360 |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Germany

The bald ibis is an endangered bird that was once found abundantly in various parts of Africa, Asia Minor, Arabia, and Europe. Extinct in the majority of these places now, a German group has set out to reintroduce the species in Europe using specially designed aircraft to lead migration patterns. Although not met without protest from some researchers and zoologists, the attempts of the group have successfully lead to an increase in numbers for the birds.

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Bugs and Birds: New Residents of a Greener Madrid

Jaime Velazquez

July 13, 2018 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Spain, Madrid

With a little strategic planning, cities can nurture biodiversity in the urban environment. “Sometimes, small actions can bring incredible results,” says Antonio Morcillo, deputy director for conservation of green areas and urban trees in Madrid. The city is allowing the Manzanares River to flow, spontaneous vegetation to grow, and opening hundreds of birdhouses and insect hotels to counteract habitat loss.

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With a Sniff and a Signal, These Dogs Hunt Down Threats to Bees

Tejal Rao

July 03, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Jarrettsville, Maryland

Pollinators such as honeybees are critical to the ecosystem and to agriculture - responsible for pollinating about 1/3 of the nation's food crops - but they are endangered due to factors such as habitat loss and fungus that spreads more rapidly in warming temperatures. A program in Maryland is training adopted dogs to more efficiently sniff out harmful bacteria in bee hives and help preserve their populations.

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Bug reserve: Inside Britain's brownfield rainforest

Gelareh Darabi

June 26, 2018 |

Al Jazeera |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United Kingdom, Canvey Wick

Insect populations are rapidly decreasing across Europe thanks largely in part to human-introduced pesticides. In Britain, entomologists are trying to slow the decline and reintroduce insects by turning abandoned sites into nature reserves for insects.

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Poachers become protectors: How tigers bounced back in an Indian park

Felix Franz

June 18, 2018 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Kumily, Kerala

With poaching on the rise in the South Indian Periyar Tiger Reserve, officials turned to the poachers themselves to see if they could turn their problem into a solution. In lieu of facing charges, the poachers became the protectors and the reserve saw a reduction in poaching all while offering an alternate form of income for the former full-time poachers.

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Successful trial of 'coral IVF' gives hope for Great Barrier Reef

Rebecca Wright

June 08, 2018 |

CNN |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: Australia

Record heat is killing coral reefs throughout the world. Recent research in Australia however has lead to the piloting of a coral fertility treatment known as Coral IVF that is showing promising signs of healing damaged parts of the Great Barrier Reef.

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How a novel wireless technology is helping conserve wildlife, fight pollution, save farmers money and more

Chloe Warren

June 06, 2018 |

Ensia |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Tanzania

In Tanzania, low-power wide-area networks (LPWAN) are a form of telecommunications technology that have the power to potentially stop poachers in their tracks when coupled with geolocation sensors. The application doesn't stop there, however, as others throughout the world are finding other proactive uses for this wireless technology advancement.

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How Canadian Cops Ended a Decade-Long Fight Over How to Manage the World's Polar Bears

Katherine Laidlaw

June 05, 2018 |

Pacific Standard |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Differing laws, policing, and management across borders has made it difficult to combat the huge industry that is Wildlife Crime, but a new approach in Canada is showing the way for some common ground. By collaborating with local sellers, a micro-chip can be attached to pelts to track their movement and discern whether the pelt is being sold illegally or not -- even across borders.

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