Monthly Archives for April 2012

Australia: Koalas Now A Threatened Species


The link below is to an article concerning the listing of Australia’s Koala as a threatened species.

For more visit:
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/koalas-to-be-listed-as-threatened-amid-rapid-decline-20120426-1xo22.html

Climate Change: Changing Oceans Changing Rainfall Patterns


The links below are to articles concerning changing rainfall patterns due to changes in ocean salinity – very interesting reading.

For more visit:
– http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/26/us-climate-rainfall-idUSBRE83P18C20120426
– http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/04/27/3488816.htm

China: Hunchun Amur Tiger National Nature Reserve


The link below is to an article reporting on camera traps capturing images of the rare Amur Tiger in China’s Hunchun Amur Tiger National Nature Reserve.

For more visit:
http://news.mongabay.com/2012/0425-amur_tiger_china-pod.html

USA: Best National Parks for Bushwalking


The link below is to an article reporting on the best national parks in the USA for bushwalking.

For more visit:
http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/top-national-parks-hiking.html

China: Hunchun Amur Tiger National Nature Reserve


The link below is to an article reporting on camera traps capturing images of the rare Amur Leopard in China’s Hunchun Amur Tiger National Nature Reserve.

For more visit:
http://news.mongabay.com/2012/0425-tiger_leopard_in_china.html

Antarctica: Melting Ice Shelves


The link below is to an article reporting on the melting ice shelves of Antarctica. The ice is being melted from below, with ocean temperatures rising.

For more visit:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47180096/ns/technology_and_science-science/#.T5kP9bO1dsg

Philippines: Two New Frog Species Discovered


The following link is to an article on the Philippine island of Leyte, where two new species of frogs have been discovered. The article also reports on the rediscovery of the Dinagat Bushy-Tailed Cloud Rat on the island of Dinagat.

For more visit:
http://news.mongabay.com/2012/0419-hance_newfrogs_leyte.html

Madagascar: Many New Frog Species Discovered


The following link is to an article on the Betampona Nature Reserve in Madagascar, where 36 new frog species have been discovered.

For more visit:
http://news.mongabay.com/2012/0419-hance_mad_frogs_betampona.html