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Ol Pejeta Conservancy

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environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Invasive Ants' Impact on Lion Prey Dynamics in Kenya"

The invasion of big-headed ants in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya has disrupted the mutualistic relationship between native acacia trees and ants, leading to a cascade of ecological changes. The ants have wiped out native ant populations, leaving the trees vulnerable to elephants, resulting in a landscape transformation with fewer trees and more open grasslands. This has impacted the hunting success of lions and the diet of endangered black rhinos. Efforts to control the ant invasion and monitor ecological changes are ongoing, with the added wildcard of a warming and drying climate.

via NPR|

#big-headed-ants #ecosystem #environment

conservation2 years ago•1 min saved

"IVF Breakthrough Offers Hope for Near-Extinct Northern White Rhinos"

Scientists have successfully impregnated a southern white rhino through embryo transfer, a method that could potentially save the nearly extinct northern white rhino. Despite the surrogate mother's death, researchers are optimistic about the potential to use in vitro fertilization to produce northern white rhino embryos and transfer them to southern white rhino surrogates. With only two known northern white rhinos left and their inability to reproduce naturally, this method offers hope for the subspecies' survival, although some conservation groups argue that efforts should focus on other critically endangered species with a better chance at survival.

via Newser|

#conservation #embryo-transfer #extinction