Prehistoric scat reveals 'waves' of extinction in Colombia
Fungal spores found in dung have revealed that large animals went extinct in two "waves" in the Colombian Andes.
Fungal spores found in dung have revealed that large animals went extinct in two "waves" in the Colombian Andes.
Ecology
Apr 26, 2023
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Nature documentaries will tell you that lions, cheetahs, wolves and other top predators target the weakest or slowest animals and that this culling benefits prey herds, whether it's antelope in Africa or elk in Wyoming.
Plants & Animals
Apr 26, 2023
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Land conservation projects do more than preserve open space and natural ecosystems. They can also boost property values for homeowners living nearby. But a new study finds that those financial benefits are unequally distributed ...
Social Sciences
Apr 25, 2023
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Researchers find that badgers, foxes and pheasants benefitted the most from reduced traffic during UK lockdowns. The findings are presented in the Journal of Animal Ecology.
Plants & Animals
Apr 21, 2023
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Dr. Thomas Gray is a conservation biologist and Tiger Recovery Lead at the WWF Tigers Alive Initiative. His current research focuses on the active recovery of threatened Asian species and sustainable financing for landscape-scale ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 20, 2023
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It epitomizes the Great Plains in spirit and in form: a 2,000-pound tank on hooves, cloaked in shaggy winter-tested coat, capped by horns acting as warning and weapon.
Plants & Animals
Apr 17, 2023
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Most conservation efforts are reactive. Typically, a species must reach threatened status before action is taken to prevent extinction, such as establishing protected areas. A new study published in the journal Current Biology ...
Ecology
Apr 10, 2023
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New research led by the University of Oxford has revealed that the most endangered turtle and crocodile species are those that are most unique. Their loss could have widespread impacts on the ecosystems they live in, since ...
Evolution
Mar 28, 2023
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In a new study, researchers have found that little brown bats suffering from white-nose syndrome (WNS) greatly increased their foraging activity at artificial bug buffets. The buffets, located near hibernation sites, will ...
Ecology
Mar 24, 2023
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U.S. college students' knowledge of bees focuses primarily on honey bees and pollination services, according to Penn State researchers, who said findings from their recent study could help in designing campaigns to generate ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 23, 2023
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