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Image of the day: Greek wetlands of Limnes Vistonis and Ismaris
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Image of the day: Greek wetlands of Limnes Vistonis and IsmarisNews

Image of the day: Greek wetlands of Limnes Vistonis and Ismaris

The wetlands of Limnes Vistonis and Ismaris in Greece form one of the country's most ecologically significant landscapes. Spanning over 18,000 hectares, this vast Natura…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 30, 2024 Full article
DOF BirdLife calls for permanent ban on fireworks in Denmarkโ€™s Natura 2000 areas
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DOF BirdLife calls for permanent ban on fireworks in Denmarkโ€™s Natura 2000 areasNews

DOF BirdLife calls for permanent ban on fireworks in Denmarkโ€™s Natura 2000 areas

Denmarkโ€™s Natura 2000 sites, which encompass some of the countryโ€™s most valuable wetlands and coastal areas, are home to large concentrations of waterfowl. DOF BirdLife…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 27, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Lake Engure’s rich biodiversity captured from space
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Image of the day: Lake Engure’s rich biodiversity captured from spaceNews

Image of the day: Lake Engure’s rich biodiversity captured from space

Lake Engure, a shallow coastal lake in Latvia, stands out as a sanctuary for biodiversity. Recognized as a Ramsar site, it serves as a critical…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 15, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects
Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024

Floods, insufficient water, sinking river deltas: hydrologists map changing river landscapes across the globe University of Massachusetts Amherst - A new study published in Science…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 13, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Snow-covered Ottenby Nature Reserve, a haven for birds and biodiversity
Image of the day: Snow-covered Ottenby Nature Reserve, a haven for birds and biodiversityNews

Image of the day: Snow-covered Ottenby Nature Reserve, a haven for birds and biodiversity

Located at the southern tip of ร–land, Sweden, the Ottenby Nature Reserve stands as a remarkable sanctuary of biodiversity. The reserve, a designated Natura 2000…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 11, 2024 Full article
Migratory birds are carrying invasive ticks that may spread diseases globally
Migratory birds are carrying invasive ticks that may spread diseases globallyScience

Migratory birds are carrying invasive ticks that may spread diseases globally

Ticks are crossing borders on the wings of migratory birds, potentially carrying pathogens into new regions. Rising global temperatures linked to the climate crisis are…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 18, 2024 Full article
Urban birds show greater flexibility to habitat change than previously believed
Urban birds show greater flexibility to habitat change than previously believedScience

Urban birds show greater flexibility to habitat change than previously believed

A new study from the University of Vermont (UVM) offers a fresh perspective on urban bird populations, revealing that certain species may adapt more flexibly…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 7, 2024 Full article
Storms challenge albatrossesโ€™ feasting flights, study reveals
Storms challenge albatrossesโ€™ feasting flights, study revealsScience

Storms challenge albatrossesโ€™ feasting flights, study reveals

New research shines a spotlight on the unforeseen challenges facing one of the worldโ€™s most iconic seabirds, the albatross, during extreme ocean storms. Known for…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 6, 2024 Full article
Climate change threatens two-thirds of neotropical bird species
Climate change threatens two-thirds of neotropical bird speciesClimateNews

Climate change threatens two-thirds of neotropical bird species

Changing precipitation patterns in the Neotropics, a region recognized for its exceptional biodiversity, pose a significant threat to nearly two-thirds of the area's bird species…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 23, 2024 Full article