Tuesday, September 24, 2024

#rhino #Populations: Progress in #Africa, Peril in #Asia

#Rhino populations are in a state of flux. In Africa, numbers are increasing despite poaching challenges. In contrast, #Asianrhinos face severe threats that could lead to #extinction. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for conservation efforts, says IUCN.
https://indianf.com/rhino-populations-progress-africa-peril-asia/

#Genetic Tracing Links #COVID-19 Origins to #Wildlife at #Wuhan Market

A recent study has provided crucial insights into the origins of SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind COVID-19. Researchers have linked the virus to wildlife species sold at the Huanan seafood market in Wuhan, China. The analysis, based on metagenomic RNA data, reveals the presence of virus-linked animals, offering evidence that the pandemic likely began at this location.
https://indianf.com/covid-19-origins-wildlife-wuhan-market/