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EnvironmentAt-risk rheas released into Chile s Patagonia for repopulation
Reuters
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Conservationists in Chile are reintroducing the rhea to its native Patagonia region, after the at-risk flightless bird was brought to near-extinction by illegal hunting.
Last month, fourteen rheas were released into Patagonia s national park by the Tompkins Conservation, bounding from a fenced enclosure into a grassy plain. We started with a population of at least 20 birds and today, census results show close to 70, said Cristian Saucedo, director of the rewilding programme at the conservation group, referring to the scheme that started in 2014. The goal is to get to 100 adults in the wild. With that number, we estimate the population will be able to sustain itself over time, he told Reuters in a virtual interview.
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One of the dominant trends in conservation over the past 20 years has been growing recognition of the contributions Indigenous peoples have made toward conservationists’ goals of protecting biodiversity, wild places, and ecosystem functions.
This view is a departure from historical conservation approaches, which have tended to marginalize, undervalue, or even criminalize Indigenous peoples. The transition unfolding across conservation is an important development for the sector, but going from talking about change to actually implementing meaningful reforms will be a challenge.
For these reasons, Peter Seligmann – one of the best-known and most influential figures in conservation – is an important figure to watch. In 2017 Seligmann launched a new organization called Nia Tero that puts Indigenous peoples at the center of its strategy: “For us, it was clear that humanity’s fate is directly dependent upon the ability of nations, and the p
by Mongabay.com on 1 April 2021
In March, Mongabay’s coverage from Latin America took a deep look at the conflicts surrounding the expansion of palm oil in Brazil.
We published multiple videos from Southeast Asia focused on dam expansion in the Philippines.
Our coverage of interesting species continued through our Candid Animal Cam series and through an animated video on the critically endangered Sumatran rhino.
March was a big month for Mongabay video, and we want to share some of the highlights from our latest global coverage. If you’re looking for what to watch in April to catch up on the environment and conservation space, this list can help you get started. Every month, we’ll provide you a list of the best of Mongabay’s video coverage from the previous month (and you won’t need a Netflix, Prime or Disney+ subscription to watch these).