Scientists, farmers and managers work together to avoid the decline of the little bustard, an endangered steppe bird sciencedaily.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from sciencedaily.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The collaboration between scientists, farmers and managers is crucial to improve the protection of the little bustard, an endangered steppe-land bird ..
<p>The collaboration between scientists, farmers and managers is crucial to improve the protection of the little bustard, an endangered steppe-land bird in Spain due to human activity. The reduction of natural habitats, the increase in irrigation and the urbanization of the land have led to having less surface areas that guarantee the survival of this vulnerable species. An article published in the journal <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320723004871"><em>Biological Conservation</em></a> reveals how cooperation between different actors is key to finding answers and avoiding the decline of the most threatened populations of the little bustard.</p>