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Co-founder @africonservation.bsky.social @rewildingacademy.bsky.social GEF CSO RFP EU, #conservation #wildlife #ecologist #primatologist #microbiologist #carbon #GIS #rewilding
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An Intergeneric Hybrid Between Historically Isolated Temperate and Tropical #Jays Following Recent #ClimateChange Related Range Expansion

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An Intergeneric Hybrid Between Historically Isolated Temperate and Tropical Jays Following Recent Range Expansion
We document the first known hybridization event between the Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas) and Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata), two distantly related species whose ranges now overlap in Texas due to cli....
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September 30, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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#Alcohol ingestion via frugivory in wild #chimpanzees

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Ethanol ingestion via frugivory in wild chimpanzees
Natural daily consumption of dietary alcohol by chimpanzees suggests human attraction to alcohol may come from our ancestral diet.
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September 19, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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🌍✨ Only 9 days left until Rewilding Our World Conference 2025!
Join visionaries shaping the future of nature, resilience & rewilding. 🌱🦅

Don’t miss out—register today!
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#RewildingOurWorld #NatureRecovery #Conference2025 #rewild #rewilding #wilding #agriwilding
September 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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One mother for two species via obligate cross-species cloning in #ants
#xenoparous

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September 11, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Unveiling African Wild Dog’s Hidden Menu Through DNA

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#africanwilddogs #LycaonPictus #EndangeredSpecies #ConservationScience #DNA #WildlifeResearch
Unveiling African Wild Dog's Hidden Menu Through DNA - African Conservation Foundation
In the heart of Kruger National Park—where acacia-studded savannas meet shimmering bushveld and whispering woodlands—lives one of Africa’s most elusive predators: the African wild dog (Lycaon pictus)....
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September 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Investing in the future of the endangered #Ethiopianwolf 🐺: biobanking + iPSC-based conservation to secure its survival. 🌍

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Investing in the Ethiopian Wolf’s Future: Biobanking & Capacity-Building for iPSC-Based Conservation - Revive & Restore
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September 2, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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Climate change tests the resilience of people and desert-adapted #wildlife in #Namibia

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August 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Rethinking Protection: A New Map For Europe’s Wild Future

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#protectedareas #natura2000 #rewilding #generationrestoration
Rethinking Protection: A New Map for Europe’s Wild Future - Rewilding Academy
As the climate and biodiversity crises deepen, scientists and conservationists across Europe are rallying around a bold, urgent...
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July 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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🎉 July Bonus Day is here!
For the next 24 hrs, every gift of $100 or more will be matched dollar-for-dollar, giving our Cross River gorilla conservation program an extra boost.
Starting now — double the impact, double the difference 💚

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July 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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From ears to rears, #chimpanzees are copying each other by tucking grass in unusual places — a curious case of #primate trendsetting, just like humans do.

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Chimpanzees adopt social ‘fads’ even when they serve no purpose, study finds - Durham University
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July 10, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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Why did so many large animals go extinct outside Africa?

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#wewilding #evolution #paleontology
Why did so many large animals go extinct outside Africa? - Rewilding Academy
Europe was once a land of giants—woolly mammoths roamed the tundras, giant deer with antlers wider than a...
rewilding.academy
June 30, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Drone footage shows #orcas using kelp in grooming each other. The kelp’s antibacterial and anti-inflammatory compounds may offer skin related health benefits to these #whales. A form of #animalselfmedication?

#zoopharmacognosy #allokelping

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Drone footage reveals orcas using tools in a stunning first | CNN
Orcas were spotted using kelp as a grooming tool on each other, the first known use of tools among cetaceans for something other than hunting prey.
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June 30, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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#Upemba National Park's recent aerial survey captured the first-ever photo of the critically endangered #Upembalechwe in #DRC’s wetlands 🌿. With only ~10 spotted and under 100 left, urgent protection is essential to save this rare #antelope.

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Rediscovered in a Forgotten Park: The Elusive Upemba Lechwe - African Conservation Foundation
A Lost Species Comes Into Focus In the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo, amidst the remote wetlands of the Kamalondo Depression, a fleeting moment has reignited hope for one of Africa’s most ...
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June 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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A global analysis of 403 tropical and temperate #tree species, shows that large, old trees do not act simply as senescent #carbon reservoirs but actively fix large amounts of carbon compared to smaller #trees

www.nature.com/articles/nat...
June 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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#Rewilding is key to #biodiversity conservation and #climate change mitigation!
Join some of the boldest and most inspiring #rewilders of our time at the Rewilding Our World Conference 2025:
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June 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Critically endangered #chameleon discovered outside its known habitat in #Madagascar

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June 8, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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FAO announces 50 Young Forest Champions to drive #forest #conservation and restoration on the ground

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FAO announces 50 Young Forest Champions to drive forest conservation and restoration on the ground
Today on World Environment Day, FAO announced 50 Young Forest Champions who will receive support to help drive forest conservation and restoration in Ghana, ...
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June 8, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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The importance of #mangroves in addressing climate change in #Ghana

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#GenerationRestoration

The importance of mangroves in addressing climate change in Ghana
Mangroves are a cornerstone of Ghana’s response to climate change, offering a powerful combination of carbon sequestration, coastal protection, biodiversity support, and socio-economic benefits.
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June 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Breaking: Undercover investigation exposes #Pennsylvania’s thriving #ivory market

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Breaking: Undercover investigation exposes Pennsylvania’s thriving ivory market
Our new undercover investigation reveals the widespread sale of ivory across Pennsylvania.
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June 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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EJN is offering reporting #grants to #journalists in Africa to support the production of in-depth stories on threats faced by #greatapes, particularly the impact of disease and other health considerations, as well as #conservation strategies.

https://www.rfr.bz/b356b19
May 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Meet the Welsh #puppies that are stopping wildlife #poachers in Africa
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#Dogs4Wildlife
Meet the Welsh puppies that are stopping wildlife poachers in Africa | CNN
Welsh non-profit Dogs4Wildlife trains dogs to support anti-poaching units in their efforts to protect endangered wildlife across southern Africa.
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April 23, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Researchers from the University of Exeter captured footage of #chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau’s Cantanhez National Park consuming and sharing fermented African breadfruit, offering new insight into the social and dietary behaviors of our closest relatives.

https://www.rfr.bz/b9b2ad5
Chimps Seen Sharing Boozy Fruit In The Wild For The First Time
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April 23, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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#Gambia protects and restores 340 square km of rivers, coasts and forests, a powerful example of how national action, driven by community leadership and innovative policies, can preserve biodiversity and create a better future for people.

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April 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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rewilding.academy
Dr. Purnima Devi Barman invites you to the Rewilding our World conference (20–21 Sept 2025, NL), where she’ll share how 20,000+ women in Assam, India, are #restoringecosystems and protecting endangered species. 🌿
Register now:
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April 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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#Freakosystems: Novel ecosystems show nature’s resilience, but #rewilding must prioritise historical baselines & control invasives to avoid extinction & protect native biodiversity. #novelecosystems #PostConservation #trophicrewilding
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This Hawaiian island's 'freakosystems' are a warning from the future
Ecosystems which have never been seen before are being accidentally created by humans. They offer a stark look into the nature of tomorrow.
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April 5, 2025 at 11:32 AM