http://hdl.handle.net/1893/23438 Electronic copies of Biological and Environmental Sciences newspaper/magazine articles. 2026-10-03T22:40:23Z http://hdl.handle.net/1893/34262 Title: A first for large African mammals: DNA used to count Gabon’s endangered forest elephants Author(s): Maisels, Fiona Abstract: First paragraph: Across the African continent the populations of both species of African elephants – forest and savanna – have been declining due to habitat loss, poaching and human-wildlife conflict. 2022-03-06T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1893/34260 Title: Africa's large aquatic animals are being hunted and traded: we assessed the scale Author(s): Ingram, Daniel J Abstract: First paragraph: Across most of the world, and particularly in the tropics and subtropics, large wild aquatic animals – such as manatees, turtles and dolphins – are being hunted and traded. This is not a new phenomenon. Aquatic animal meat has been eaten, and sometimes used as remedies or in traditional ceremonies, throughout history. 2022-04-12T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1893/33938 Title: How a humble mushroom could save forests and fight climate change Author(s): Thomas, Paul W Abstract: First paragraph: The conversion of forests to agricultural land is happening at a mind-boggling speed. Between 2015 and 2020, the rate of deforestation was estimated at around 10 million hectares every year. Compared to 2012, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is predicting a massive increase in agricultural demand of 50% by 2050. In South America, around 71% of rainforest has been replaced by pasture and a further 14% has been lost to the production of animal feed. One of the key successes of COP26 was a pledge from world leaders to end deforestation by 2030. 2022-01-31T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1893/33195 Title: Blackfish: how captive killer whale documentary ended SeaWorld's orca breeding programme Author(s): Thomas-Walters, Laura; Veríssimo, Diogo Abstract: First paragraph: After its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2013, the documentary Blackfish reached nearly 21 million viewers within its first month of airing on CNN. The film tells the bleak story of Tilikum, a performing orca at the US marine park SeaWorld. 2021-06-21T00:00:00Z