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ENVIRONMENT - February 2016

Feb 2016

Dec 10, 2016

Dinosaur Tail Preserved in Piece of Amber

Researchers from Myanmar have discovered the tail of a dinosaur perfectly preserved in a piece of amber.
The dinosaur is claimed to be 99 million-year-old complete with its feathers and perfectly preserved.
As per the researchers, the finding helps to fill in details of the dinosaurs’ feather structure and evolution, which cannot be determined from fossil evidence.

Dec 05, 2016

African Leopard Inching Toward Extinction

Habitat loss due to climate change, poaching, trophy hunting and other illegal practices have created a tormenting environment for animals around the world.
The newest addition to the endangered list is the African leopard, which has suffered a population decline of 30 per cent in the past 25 years.

Nov 30, 2016

Worst Ever Coral Die-off

As per scientists, the Great Barrier Reef, which is the world's largest coral reef system, off the coast of Queensland in north-eastern Australia has recorded the biggest ever die-off because of the higher than normal water temperatures.
The warm seas around the Great Barrier Reef have killed two-thirds of a 700 km stretch of coral in the past nine months and the worst die-off ever recorded on the World Heritage site.

Nov 29, 2016

Deep Sea Corals Face Climate Change Threat

As per a new study, deep sea corals which support a variety of sea life are facing immense threat from climate change and global warming.
As per the report, North Atlantic coral populations face this threat and scientists have warned that changing winter weather conditions may upset fragile marine ecosystems.

Nov 23, 2016

Dead Sea Drying Out

As per environmentalists, the Dead Sea, also known as the Salt Sea, is drying out at an alarming rate.
According to EcoPeace Middle East, the lake is shrinking by about 3.3 feet per year owing to human activities.
Scientists believe mineral extraction may be another reason the lake is losing its water.

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