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25.03.2024, 14:02

Protected species of the month: Common Quail

The quail is a small bird from the pheasant subfamily, measuring only 16 - 18 cm in length. The bird's weight is also minimal, typically ranging from 70 - 140 grams. The heaviest weights are observed before migration begins and at the end of the breeding season. It is also noted that female quails are often slightly heavier than males.

29.02.2024, 14:38

Expert Seminar on Bird Conservation Issues Concluded

On February 27, more than 70 nature conservation specialists convened at the National Library of Latvia for a seminar on bird conservation issues, organized by the Nature Conservation Agency (NCA) under the LIFE FOR SPECIES project.

20.02.2024, 15:31

Protected species of the month: Strawberry Clover

February is the month of wetlands, so in its honor, we will explore a wetland plant species - Strawberry Clover (Trifolium fragiferum L.). It's noteworthy that this year wetlands have also been recognized as the habitat of the year in Latvia.

19.01.2024, 12:04

Protected species of the month: mountain hare

The mountain hare (Lepus timidus) is often confused with the brown hare (Lepus europaeus), as the two species can only be visually distinguished during winter. Although both hare species are related, the mountain hare is a forest dweller, while the brown hare prefers open landscapes. Where the ranges of the two species overlap, the brown hare tends to dominate, making it more commonly found in Latvia than the mountain hare.

20.12.2023, 14:42

Expert seminar: discussions about the protection of amphibians and reptiles

On December 14, at the Riga Zoo, the LIFE FOR SPECIES project organized a seminar for nature experts dedicated to the conservation of amphibian and reptile species.

20.12.2023, 09:12

Protected species of the month - Menegazzia terebrata

Decembra mēnesī daudzi dodas dabā, lai meklētu materiālus dabai draudzīgu svētku dekoru izgatavošanai. Līdz ar to, šis laiks ir īpaši nozīmīgs, lai atgādinātu par svarīgo līdzsvaru starp svētku gaišumu un dabas aizsardzību. Bieži vien mēs pat nenojaušam, cik trausla ir mūsu apkārtējā vide un kā neapdomīgas rīcības rezultātā varam kaitēt retām un apdraudētām sugām. Tieši tādēļ kā šī mēneša aizsargājamo sugu esam izvēlējušies caurumaino menegāciju, kas ir viens no ķērpjiem, kuru sastopot dabā, būtu svarīgi to tur atstāt un saudzēt.

01.12.2023, 15:51

Project Showcased at the UL Young Biologists' School

On November 25th, a session of the UL Young Biologists' School took place under the guidance of invertebrate species expert Rūta Starka as part of the LIFE For Species project. During the session, attending students had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the role of researchers and learn more about the assessment of species endangerment according to IUCN criteria, as well as the decision-making process for species to be included in the potential list of especially protected species.

28.11.2023, 10:26

Protected species of the month - Barbastelle Bat

As November draws to a close, with most bats entering their winter hibernation, we want to share more about a protected bat species found in Latvia - the Barbastelle Bat (Barbastella barbastellus).

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