Biodiversity in africa news 2018

Here are some news articles and updates on biodiversity in Africa from 2018:

  1. Africa's Biodiversity Hotspots Under Threat: A report by the African Union's Environment Agency warned that Africa's biodiversity hotspots, which are home to unique and threatened species, are under threat due to habitat destruction, climate change, and human activities. (Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation, January 2018)
  2. New Species of Antelope Discovered in Africa: Scientists discovered a new species of antelope in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is the first new species of antelope to be described in over 30 years. (Source: National Geographic, February 2018)
  3. Africa's Great Migration in Danger: The annual migration of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles across the African savannah is under threat due to climate change, habitat fragmentation, and human activities. (Source: The Guardian, March 2018)
  4. Conservation Efforts Pay Off for African Elephants: A study found that conservation efforts in Africa have led to a significant increase in elephant populations, with some countries seeing increases of up to 20%. (Source: Science Daily, April 2018)
  5. Africa's Forests Under Threat: A report by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) warned that Africa's forests are under threat due to deforestation, logging, and agricultural expansion, which could have devastating impacts on biodiversity and climate change. (Source: WWF, May 2018)
  6. New Species of Frog Discovered in Africa: Scientists discovered a new species of frog in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is the first new species of frog to be described in over 20 years. (Source: Science Daily, June 2018)
  7. African Lion Population Declines: A study found that the African lion population has declined by 40% over the past 20 years due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching. (Source: The Guardian, July 2018)
  8. Conservation Efforts for African Pangolins: The African Pangolin Working Group launched a conservation effort to protect the endangered African pangolin, which is threatened by poaching and habitat loss. (Source: Mongabay, August 2018)
  9. Africa's Wetlands Under Threat: A report by the Ramsar Convention warned that Africa's wetlands, which are crucial for biodiversity and ecosystem services, are under threat due to human activities such as agriculture, urbanization, and infrastructure development. (Source: Ramsar Convention, September 2018)
  10. New Species of Fish Discovered in Africa: Scientists discovered a new species of fish in Lake Tanganyika, which is one of the most biodiverse lakes in the world. (Source: Science Daily, October 2018)
  11. African Forests Play Crucial Role in Climate Change Mitigation: A study found that African forests play a crucial role in mitigating climate change by storing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. (Source: The Conversation, November 2018)
  12. Conservation Efforts for African Vultures: The African Vulture Conservation Foundation launched a conservation effort to protect the endangered African vulture, which is threatened by habitat loss, poisoning, and hunting. (Source: Mongabay, December 2018)

These news articles and updates highlight the importance of biodiversity conservation in Africa, the threats facing many species, and the efforts being made to protect and conserve Africa's unique and threatened biodiversity.