Arctic sea ice has retreated to near-historic lows this summer, with researchers from NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) reporting that the minimum extent for 2024 was reached on September 11. This decline continues a decades-long trend of shrinking and thinning ice cover in the Arctic Ocean.
https://indianf.com/arctic-sea-ice-low-2024/
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#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/
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