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Lo humano y los humanos de los derechos humanos. Animales, Pacha Mama y alta tecnología
Based on Niklas Luhmann’s systems theory, the article explores the extension of the semantics of human rights to non-human individuals in modern society. Drawing on judgments and legal texts, the extension of these rights to animals, flora and fauna, and technology is analyzed. The article concludes that the main issue lies not in the definition of the
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Differences in characteristics between naturalized threatened plants and other threatened plants
Abstract Many non‐native plant species introduced by humans have become naturalized. At the same time many species are threatened in their native range. However, the number of plant species threatened in their native range that are naturalized elsewhere remains unknown.
Weihan Zhao +10 more
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Abstract In the western United States, conservation practitioners are increasingly working with private landowners to restore habitat for North American beavers (Castor canadensis) and to use nonlethal mitigation techniques when beavers damage crops and infrastructure.
Brian D. Erickson, Megan S. Jones
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Al comparar las funciones psicofisiológicas que subtienden la adaptación en animales no humanos con las correspondientes del Homo sapiens se ha llegado a la conclusión que los procesos son análogos.
Guy Santibu00E1u00F1ez H. +2 more
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Abstract Despite the crucial role of human impacts on biodiversity loss, many assessments of this loss focus on single metrics, such as species richness, and overlook the multidimensional effects of human activities. Because of its importance to ecosystem functioning, we investigated the functional diversity of medium‐ and large‐sized mammal ...
Xueyou Li +8 more
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Using incentive payments to promote human–carnivore coexistence
Abstract For many large carnivores, minimizing the financial burden they impose on local people is critical to their conservation. Incentive‐based programs that provide people with financial benefits for taking pro‐conservation actions or achieving conservation goals are a promising tool for promoting human–carnivore coexistence. Although the number of
Adam Pekor +9 more
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Ética convergente: alternativa para resolver conflictos entre animales humanos y animales no humanos
Desde el inicio de la especie humana, y el posterior desarrollo de las sociedades, ha existido la necesidad de relacionarse con el ambiente y en especial con los animales no humanos, los cuales han recibido un trato desde una posición de poder del humano hasta desencadenar una percepción de inferioridad, es por eso que muchas figuras históricas se han ...
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DERECHOS DE LOS ANIMALES Y DERECHOS HUMANOS
El artículo examina la posibilidad de fundamentar los derechos de los animales desde un punto de vista fi losófi co y sociológico-jurídico. Para afi rmar los mismos derechos humanos, se subraya la importancia de toda superación de la discriminación basada en la diferencia de especies (especismo) y en particular, se presta atención a la calidad de ...
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Los ftalatos: Perturbadores endocrinos en humanos y animales
Los perturbadores endocrinos son sustancias o mezclas de sustancias químicas ubicuas que tras la exposición crónica alteran el sistema endocrino, produciendo efectos adversos en el sujeto expuesto o en su progenie. Esta revisión bibliográfica se centra en un tipo en concreto: los ftalatos, usados principalmente como plastificantes.
Gateu Mallol, Núria +2 more
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Abstract Human development is a driver of global change and a major threat to biodiversity. Protected areas maintain and support biodiversity, but outside stressors, such as climate change and land use change, can negatively influence natural resources within protected areas.
Leah J. Rudge +2 more
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