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Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · 8d

An Intergeneric Hybrid Between Historically Isolated Temperate and Tropical #Jays Following Recent #ClimateChange Related Range Expansion

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An Intergeneric Hybrid Between Historically Isolated Temperate and Tropical Jays Following Recent Range Expansion

We document the first known hybridization event between the Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas) and Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata), two distantly related species whose ranges now overlap in Texas due to cli....

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Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · 19d

#Alcohol ingestion via frugivory in wild #chimpanzees

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Ethanol ingestion via frugivory in wild chimpanzees

Natural daily consumption of dietary alcohol by chimpanzees suggests human attraction to alcohol may come from our ancestral diet.

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Rewilding Academy @rewilding.academy · 27d

🌍✨ Only 9 days left until Rewilding Our World Conference 2025!
Join visionaries shaping the future of nature, resilience & rewilding. 🌱🦅

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Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · 27d

One mother for two species via obligate cross-species cloning in #ants
#xenoparous

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · Sep 5

Unveiling African Wild Dog’s Hidden Menu Through DNA

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#africanwilddogs #LycaonPictus #EndangeredSpecies #ConservationScience #DNA #WildlifeResearch

Unveiling African Wild Dog's Hidden Menu Through DNA - African Conservation Foundation

In the heart of Kruger National Park—where acacia-studded savannas meet shimmering bushveld and whispering woodlands—lives one of Africa’s most elusive predators: the African wild dog (Lycaon pictus)....

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Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · Sep 2

Investing in the future of the endangered #Ethiopianwolf 🐺: biobanking + iPSC-based conservation to secure its survival. 🌍

👉 https://www.rfr.bz/b7d4be4

Investing in the Ethiopian Wolf’s Future: Biobanking & Capacity-Building for iPSC-Based Conservation - Revive & Restore

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Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · Aug 28

Climate change tests the resilience of people and desert-adapted #wildlife in #Namibia

https://www.rfr.bz/bc155a1

Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · Jul 17

Rethinking Protection: A New Map For Europe’s Wild Future

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#protectedareas #natura2000 #rewilding #generationrestoration

Rethinking Protection: A New Map for Europe’s Wild Future - Rewilding Academy

As the climate and biodiversity crises deepen, scientists and conservationists across Europe are rallying around a bold, urgent...

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Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · Jul 16

🎉 July Bonus Day is here!
For the next 24 hrs, every gift of $100 or more will be matched dollar-for-dollar, giving our Cross River gorilla conservation program an extra boost.
Starting now — double the impact, double the difference 💚

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Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · Jul 10

From ears to rears, #chimpanzees are copying each other by tucking grass in unusual places — a curious case of #primate trendsetting, just like humans do.

https://www.rfr.bz/bbe7126

Chimpanzees adopt social ‘fads’ even when they serve no purpose, study finds - Durham University

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Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · Jun 30

They hadn’t evolved alongside humans. Unlike African #megafauna, species in Europe and the Americas were “ecologically naive” — unprepared for human hunters when they migrated out of Africa. Evolutionary history shaped #extinction risk.

Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · Jun 30

Why did so many large animals go extinct outside Africa?

rewilding.academy/ecology/why-...

#wewilding #evolution #paleontology

Why did so many large animals go extinct outside Africa? - Rewilding Academy

Europe was once a land of giants—woolly mammoths roamed the tundras, giant deer with antlers wider than a...

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Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · Jun 30

Drone footage shows #orcas using kelp in grooming each other. The kelp’s antibacterial and anti-inflammatory compounds may offer skin related health benefits to these #whales. A form of #animalselfmedication?

#zoopharmacognosy #allokelping

edition.cnn.com/2025/06/23/s...

Drone footage reveals orcas using tools in a stunning first | CNN

Orcas were spotted using kelp as a grooming tool on each other, the first known use of tools among cetaceans for something other than hunting prey.

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Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · Jun 16

#Upemba National Park's recent aerial survey captured the first-ever photo of the critically endangered #Upembalechwe in #DRC’s wetlands 🌿. With only ~10 spotted and under 100 left, urgent protection is essential to save this rare #antelope.

africanconservation.org/wildlife-new...

Rediscovered in a Forgotten Park: The Elusive Upemba Lechwe - African Conservation Foundation

A Lost Species Comes Into Focus In the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo, amidst the remote wetlands of the Kamalondo Depression, a fleeting moment has reignited hope for one of Africa’s most ...

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Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · Jun 9

A global analysis of 403 tropical and temperate #tree species, shows that large, old trees do not act simply as senescent #carbon reservoirs but actively fix large amounts of carbon compared to smaller #trees

www.nature.com/articles/nat...

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Rewilding Academy @rewilding.academy · Jun 8

#Rewilding is key to #biodiversity conservation and #climate change mitigation!
Join some of the boldest and most inspiring #rewilders of our time at the Rewilding Our World Conference 2025:
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Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · Jun 8

Critically endangered #chameleon discovered outside its known habitat in #Madagascar

https://www.rfr.bz/b786a36

Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · Jun 8

FAO announces 50 Young Forest Champions to drive #forest #conservation and restoration on the ground

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FAO announces 50 Young Forest Champions to drive forest conservation and restoration on the ground

Today on World Environment Day, FAO announced 50 Young Forest Champions who will receive support to help drive forest conservation and restoration in Ghana, ...

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Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · Jun 7

The importance of #mangroves in addressing climate change in #Ghana

https://www.rfr.bz/b49c78b
#GenerationRestoration

The importance of mangroves in addressing climate change in Ghana

Mangroves are a cornerstone of Ghana’s response to climate change, offering a powerful combination of carbon sequestration, coastal protection, biodiversity support, and socio-economic benefits.

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Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · Jun 7

Breaking: Undercover investigation exposes #Pennsylvania’s thriving #ivory market

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Breaking: Undercover investigation exposes Pennsylvaniaâs thriving ivory market

Ourâ¯new undercover investigation reveals the widespread sale of ivory across Pennsylvania.

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Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · May 22

EJN is offering reporting #grants to #journalists in Africa to support the production of in-depth stories on threats faced by #greatapes, particularly the impact of disease and other health considerations, as well as #conservation strategies.

https://www.rfr.bz/b356b19

Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · Apr 23

Meet the Welsh #puppies that are stopping wildlife #poachers in Africa
https://www.rfr.bz/bd86f17
#Dogs4Wildlife

Meet the Welsh puppies that are stopping wildlife poachers in Africa | CNN

Welsh non-profit Dogs4Wildlife trains dogs to support anti-poaching units in their efforts to protect endangered wildlife across southern Africa.

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Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · Apr 23

Researchers from the University of Exeter captured footage of #chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau’s Cantanhez National Park consuming and sharing fermented African breadfruit, offering new insight into the social and dietary behaviors of our closest relatives.

https://www.rfr.bz/b9b2ad5

Chimps Seen Sharing Boozy Fruit In The Wild For The First Time

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Arend de Haas @arenddehaas.bsky.social · Apr 21

#Gambia protects and restores 340 square km of rivers, coasts and forests, a powerful example of how national action, driven by community leadership and innovative policies, can preserve biodiversity and create a better future for people.

https://www.rfr.bz/b3ee942

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Rewilding Academy @rewilding.academy · Apr 21

Dr. Purnima Devi Barman invites you to the Rewilding our World conference (20–21 Sept 2025, NL), where she’ll share how 20,000+ women in Assam, India, are #restoringecosystems and protecting endangered species. 🌿
Register now:
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