Biodiversity

Things related to the web of life; ecology; wildlife; endangered species

"What Singing Lemurs Can Tell Us About The Origin Of Music"

"It turns out that the Indri Indri lemurs of Madagascar can carry a tune. Researchers have found that these furry, tree-dwelling creatures use music to communicate with one another, likely for generations. ... The finding that these “singing lemurs” produce rhythmic calls provides an evolutionary pathway that may explain the origin of music."

Source: Mongabay, 01/10/2025

Biden FWS Declines To Remove Grizzly Bears From Endangered List

"The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will keep endangered species protections for grizzly bears in place in most of the western U.S., the agency announced Wednesday, rebuffing states that petitioned for their removal."

Source: The Hill, 01/09/2025

"Campaigners Celebrate As Firm Making First-Ever GMO Fish Ceases Operations"

"AquaBounty Technologies, the first company in North America to get regulatory approval to sell a genetically engineered animal for human consumption — an Atlantic salmon spliced with genes from other fish — announced on Dec. 11 that it was closing its last facility, ceasing fish farming activities, and culling remaining stock.

Source: Mongabay, 01/08/2025

"Tribunal Says Mexico Violated Trade Agreement In Banning GM Corn"

"An international tribunal set up to resolve disputes between the United States, Mexico, and Canada has ruled that Mexico violated the terms of the international trade agreement in banning the import of genetically modified (GM) corn for human consumption."

Source: The New Lede, 01/06/2025

"In Mobile Bay, the Oysters’ Tale of Woe"

"Academics, conservationists, nonprofits, government agencies—and one passionate, retired scientist—are working to rebuild reefs, reduce the carbon imprint and educate the public about the importance of restoring the oyster population."

Source: Inside Climate News, 01/06/2025

FWS OKs Expanding Okefenokee Refuge, Enabling Buyout Of Mining Project

"A federal agency said Friday that it has approved a plan to expand the Okefenokee Swamp’s vast wildlife refuge, setting up a potential buyout offer for land intended for a private company’s mining project that conservationists have fought for years."

Source: AP, 01/06/2025

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