Tag: Wildlife
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Illusion of Nature in Anthropocene
In the geological timeline of Earth, a new epoch has emerged. Known as the Anthropocene, it marks a period defined not by natural forces, but by human activity. Though scientists continue to debate the precise starting point, many trace its origins to the Industrial Revolution, approximately 200 years ago. This…
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Dartmoor: A Landscape of Lost Wilderness
Dartmoor is often celebrated as one of the UK’s most beautiful and storied landscapes. Rivers wind through wild moorland, ancient rocks burst from the earth like sleeping giants and Bronze Age burial sites speak to a deep human history. Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), this expanse…
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Hidden Toll of Plastic in Stork Nests
Across southern Europe’s farmland, towering stork nests have long stood as signs of life and resilience. Built over decades, these massive structures—some weighing up to a tonne—house not only white storks but also a host of other bird species. Yet, inside these high nests, a silent threat is emerging: plastic.…
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Global Wildlife Populations Decline by 73%
Wildlife populations have dropped by an average of 73% over the past 50 years, according to a report by the World Wide Fund for Nature and the British Zoological Society. Scientists warn that this dramatic decline signals a deeper crisis in the Earth’s ecosystems, as human activity continues to reshape…
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