News Review: News with TL;DR Summaries

With so much going on in the world of wildlife conservation, I'd like to mention some current event articles. I've read through them, and included a "Too Long; Didn't Read" or "TL;DR" summary in case you don't want to take the time to view the entire article. Why? Because, in the words of my younger brother, I'm nice like that. 

 There Are Now Just Six Northern White Rhinos Left
TL;DR The Northern White Rhinoceros is a subspecies of the White Rhinoceros, and their population numbered over 2,000 in 1960. Because of poaching and habitat loss, only 15 remained in 1980. Now, the last breeding male has passed away, leaving only 6 and a bleak future.    

Antarctic Sea Ice Reaches New Maximum
TL;DR Sea ice around Antarctica has reached a new record, which means more ice! But don't get too excited, the ice gained in the Antarctic is only 1/3 of the ice lost in the Arctic. Basically, climate change is affecting different places in different ways. 

Ebola and Bushmeat
TL;DR The Ebola outbreak is throwing the world into a panic (your furniture is more dangerous, though-  read this article I mentioned previously). Bushmeat, or wild animals harvested illegally for consumption, has always been bad news for wildlife, but it can also be a way to spread the disease. Just another reason to end the bushmeat trade.  

United Nations Looks At Illegal Wildlife Trafficking
TL;DR $20 billion a year is what the wildlife trafficking criminal trade is worth internationally. At the United Nations General Assembly, world leaders discuss the affect this trade has on humans, such as endangering the stability of local economies and loss of natural resources.  

Predatory Fish are Plummeting
TL;DR Yeah, no sh*t Sherlock! - is my reaction. We've known about the plight of large fish for a while, 55% decrease in the past 40 years! In my opinion, it's because humans are greedy and want to eat all the big fish, but have no concern for the ocean's health. Now we're really starting to see the effects on the rest of the ecosystem, like how smaller fish are having a grand ol' time overpopulating.

Well, sorry if the news was depressing, but that's what's going on right now! Of course I encourage you all to read more, and I'll try to help keep you up to date! Thanks for reading!