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WEBHuman-caused habitat fragmentation in rivers and its impact on wildlife - explained. Fauna & Flora is a conservation charity. Our shared purpose is to protect the diversity of life on Earth, for the survival of the planet and its people. We work closely with local conservation partners in 48 countries to save nature, together.
How does plastic pollution affect marine life? | Fauna & Flora
WEBSize: Plastics larger than 20mm. Examples: Fishing gear, six-pack rings, plastic bottles. Threats: Large items of plastic can capture and entangle marine mammals and fish and stop them from escaping, usually leading to starvation, injury and predator vulnerability. Discarded fishing nets can also smother and break coral reefs, preventing ...
Okapi facts - Fauna & Flora
WEBLike giraffes, male okapis have small, fur-covered horns. These are known as ossicones. Males are smaller and darker than females, and their coats often have a purple tinge. Rival males fight by neck-wrestling in a similar fashion to giraffes, but they also charge and clash heads in the manner of bighorn sheep.
Explained: How technology can protect the world’s wildlife
WEBGIS & remote sensing. Geographic information systems (GIS) are computer-based tools used to store, visualise, analyse and interpret geographic data. GIS mapping technology plays a crucial role in making informed decisions about wildlife protection and habitat management. Remote sensing – capturing high-resolution images of an area from a ...
Pygmy hippo - Fauna & Flora
WEBThe pygmy hippo is a flagship species for Liberia’s valuable forests and for the Upper Guinea Forest as a whole, which not only harbours a wealth of biodiversity and supports local livelihoods, but also stores vast amounts of carbon, thereby helping to reduce global emissions and combat climate change. Our work to protect the reclusive and ...
Explained: What does biodiversity mean? - Fauna & Flora
WEBBiodiversity loss refers to the decline in the number and abundance of plant and animal species worldwide. It reflects the increasing worldwide extinction of species. Biodiversity is declining faster than at any time in recorded history: the current rate of global biodiversity loss is estimated to be 100 to 1,000 times higher than typical ...
Sumatran tiger - facts about Indonesia's last tiger - Fauna & Flora
WEBIndonesia’s last tiger. Fewer than 600 Sumatran tigers are estimated to remain in the wild. These magnificent, elusive big cats are listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species due to poaching, habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict. As its name suggests, this tiger subspecies is found only on the Indonesian ...
Black rhino facts - Fauna & Flora
WEBBlack rhinos feed on shrubs and other foliage. Their diet is made up of leaves, shoots, twigs and branches, whereas white rhinos eat grass. Black rhinos have been recorded feeding on around 200 different plant species. They are also attracted to salt licks. An eastern black rhino in typical scrubland habitat.
Leatherback turtle: the world's largest turtle - Fauna & Flora
WEBA leatherback turtle swimming gracefully through the open ocean is arguably one of the most majestic sights in the natural world. Leatherbacks are the largest of all sea turtles, with the biggest reaching well over two metres in length and weighing over half a tonne, yet they seem to swoop effortlessly through the water as they graze on jellyfish, their favourite prey.
On a mission to rescue the Caribbean’s biggest frog - Fauna & Flora
WEBOct 16, 2023 · A rescue mission is under way in the Caribbean to save one of the world’s largest – and rarest – frogs from extinction. Measuring as much as 20 centimetres from snout to rear and weighing up to a kilo, the mountain chicken – named for its reputedly tasty flesh – is a frog in freefall. And, these days, hunting for its meat is the least ...