Tasmanian scientists are trialling a new tactic to help the shy albatross fight extinction: constructing artificial nests. Over one hundred specially built mudbrick and aerated concrete artificial nests were airlifted on to Bass Strait's Albatross Island in July 2017 as a trial program. So far the results are looking promising with the breeding success of pairs on artificial nests 20% higher than those on natural nests. Conservationists hope the nests will boost the population of the threatened seabird, which is vulnerable to climate change. Continue reading...
Fake nests fight real threat of extinction for the shy albatross - video
8. února 2018 4:30
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Zdroj: The Guardian