Animals
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Animals USANew Construction Laws Ask for Glass That Birds Can See – to Keep Them Safer
Building collisions cause up to one billion bird deaths in the U.S. per year. In response, New York City introduced a new bird-friendly building legislation – enforcing rules on building design, use of glass and other factors that affect bird mortality.
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Animals USAFrom Shampoo to Deodorant: Cosmetics Tested on Animals Are Now Banned in California
As of this year, a bill against animal cruelty in California, United States has finally become law: the sale of cosmetics and personal hygiene products tested on animals after January 1st, 2020, is now officially prohibited.
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Animals AustraliaAustralian Koala Hospital Raises Over 2 Million Dollars in a Bushfire Rescue Mission
An online fundraising campaign set up by a koala hospital in New South Wales, Australia, has raised more than $2.25 million to rescue and rehabilitate koalas dehydrated and burned by devastating recent bush fires.
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Animals EcuadorSurprise! Giant Tortoise Thought Extinct for Over 100 Years Found Alive
A living member of a tortoise species feared to be extinct – as it was not seen in 113 years – was finally found in Ecuador’s Galápagos island of Fernandina in 2019, giving a glimpse of hope in recovering the critically endangered animal.
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Animals UgandaEndangered Mountain Gorillas Show Promising Growth in Population
A new survey on mountain gorillas has brought forward some encouraging news: the great primates’ population has grown from just 680 individuals in 2008 up to 1,063 today – a promising sign of conservation efforts heading in the right direction.
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