World's most extraordinary species mapped for the first time
Endangered Sumatran elephant born in captivity
A baby Sumatran elephant peeps out timidly from between the legs of its mother at an Indonesian zoo, where her birth has given a boost to the critically endangered animal.
Apr 16, 2013
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Brazilian team finds new porcupine species
A new species of tree-dwelling porcupine has been discovered in Brazil's Northeastern Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most threatened habitats, researchers said.
Apr 10, 2013
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A new cryptic spider species from Africa
The species from the genus Copa are very common spiders found in the leaf litter of various habitats. Being predominantly ground-living, they occur widely in savanna woodlands but also occasionally in forests, ...
Mar 07, 2013
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Parasites of Madagascar's lemurs expanding with climate change
Scientists identify essential wildcat habitat
Mother bear knows best place to call home
(Phys.org)—Mama bear appears to know what's best when it comes to selecting a place to call home, according to a new University of Alberta study.
Jan 22, 2013
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New genetics research on leopards and tigers in India underscores importance of protecting forest corridors
As climate warms, bark beetles march on high-elevation forests
Future grim for 'biggest and most magnificent' trees
Across the world, big old trees face a dire future globally from agriculture, logging, habitat fragmentation, exotic invaders, and the effects of climate change, warn leading scientists in an article published this week in ...
Dec 07, 2012
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3Qs: How cities prepare for the next Sandy
Several weeks after Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the East Coast, the devastation is still being felt—particularly in hard-hit sections of New York and New Jersey. The storm ...
Nov 15, 2012
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Diversity and abundance of some insect fauna in Krau Wildlife Reserve Forest, Malaysia
China releases panda after special survival regime
A captive-bred Chinese panda has been released into the wild as part of efforts to help the struggling species, but this time with special survival training after one of the animals died in a previous attempt.
Oct 12, 2012
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Smoking Indonesian orangutan gives birth
An orangutan famous for puffing on cigarettes gave birth this week at an Indonesian zoo, an official said on Friday, in a rare event giving a boon to the critically endangered species.
Sep 28, 2012
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