Tag: species
Nuremberg Zoo: Killing for species protection
Zoo director Dag Encke is preparing the Nuremberg city council for a drastic step: for “necessary killings of baboons”, i.e. the removal of primates. He speaks of an “ethical dilemma.”…
Animals: Nuremberg Zoo wants to kill baboons for species protection
Animals Nuremberg Zoo wants to kill baboons for species protection A group of baboons in their enclosure in the zoo in Nuremberg. photo © Daniel Karmann/dpa Can a zoo kill…
Fascinating wildlife: Sensational discovery in the deep sea: Four new octopus species found
Researchers have found four new species of octopus off the coast of Costa Rica. These bred near hydrothermal vents – hot, mineral-rich underwater vents in the depths of the Pacific…
Species protection: The gecko is the zoo animal of the year 2024
Pickled in alcohol or brewed as tea: many geckos suffer a painful death because they are promised special healing powers. Now the gecko has been named “Zoo Animal of the…
Poisonous jellyfish: the five most dangerous species in the world
The fact that Zoe Cahill is still alive after her jellyfish encounter is probably thanks to the courageous helpers on the beach. They are said to have poured a lot…
Animals: Tentacles of Death: The Most Poisonous Species of Jellyfish in the World
A tiny species of jellyfish recently made headlines in Australia: Irukandji. The cnidarian toxin can cause a life-threatening syndrome. But it can be even more toxic. Zoe Cahill’s skin is…
Species protection: Why it is questionable to save a single animal species
A lot of money is invested in spectacular rescue operations for individual subspecies such as the northern white rhinoceros. The biodiversity crisis certainly cannot be solved this way. source site
Bird flu threatens many rare species – knowledge
The virus is infecting more and more wild birds. For rare species that are already fighting for survival, the pathogen could mean the final end. Red everywhere you look: A…
Good news 2024: Offspring for endangered gorilla species in London
“Only bad news are good news” is a well-known phrase among media professionals. He describes the psychological phenomenon that negative news generally attracts more attention than positive news. The human…
CES in Las Vegas: Impressive technology: AI binoculars detect up to 8,000 species of birds
Binoculars with artificial intelligence were presented at the CES technology trade fair. The device is said to be able to identify up to 8,000 bird species. However, those interested will…