Tag: species
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…
How Hellabrunn wants to protect species – Munich
In the end, the pictures always help. They know this all too well at the zoo. The emaciated polar bear standing alone on a broken slab of ice is an…
German Nature Conservation Fund: Torture for species protection?
exclusive As of: January 9, 2024 6:41 a.m The federal government wants to protect nature parks in the global south with a prestigious project. But research shows that partners in…
Species protection: Should the wolf continue to be strictly protected?
The EU is considering lowering the protection status for wolves: If they kill grazing animals, wolves should be shot more quickly. But whether that would help is questionable. source site
Beijing: Dirty air, 22 million people and 515 bird species – Knowledge
Beijing is known for its smog and high-rise buildings, but the city is also an important stop for many migratory birds. A conversation with environmentalist Terry Townshend about the city’s…