Particularly in cities near water, H7N9 influenza could take hold, researchers predict. If it spreads beyond China’s borders, the H7N9 avian influenza virus could take hold in Vietnam’s Mekong and Red River deltas, the Bengal…continue reading
Doctors believe they have found the first evidence that a new deadly virus has been transmitted from a camel to people. The animals have been suspected as the source of Middle East respiratory syndrome (Mers).…continue reading
The African lion faces extinction across the entire West African region, according to a new report. Lions once ranged continuously from Senegal to Nigeria, but the new paper – co-authored by a University of Queensland…continue reading
Across the world, we’re losing our large carnivores. A study published today found that more than three-quarters of all large predators—including wolves, bears, and lions—are in decline due to habitat loss and human persecution. Many…continue reading
Large carnivores face serious threats and are experiencing massive declines in their populations and geographic ranges around the world. We highlight how these threats have affected the conservation status and ecological functioning of the 31…continue reading