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New Species Named and Described

Academy of Natural Sciences

Accelerated climate change and biodiversity loss, both driven by human activities, are threatening nature and people’s lives and livelihoods around the world. Both new species are threatened by deforestation, one is already critically endangered,” said Weckstein. The newly described Alagoas Screech Owl.

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Tom Lovejoy Tribute

ESA

Tom’s love of nature as well as his great concern at its fragility was the basis for his exceptional ability to communicate the importance of protecting nature and its value for humanity. Patrick was also a valued Hutchinson colleague at the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences.

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