A baby orca has apparently been born to an endangered killer whale population in the Pacific Northwest, scientists reported.
Ecology
Jun 28, 2023
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Breeding threatened mammals in fenced, predator-free areas is a common conservation strategy in Australia. The method is designed to protect vulnerable species and breed animals for release into the wild.
Plants & Animals
Jun 6, 2023
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Several animal species display brood care, a phenomenon where 'caring' parents provide their offspring with food and protection against predators. However, there are many others that prefer not to do this, and instead sneak ...
Ecology
Jun 6, 2023
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The coexistence of wildlife and agricultural practices has long posed challenges for wildlife conservation, especially when conflicts arise. Livestock predation is a prime example of such conflicts, requiring effective management ...
Ecology
Jun 1, 2023
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Dolphins and porpoises are welcome features of Australia's coastline however little is known about the predation risk they face from sharks in their habitat.
Plants & Animals
May 25, 2023
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A team of life and environmental scientists from The University of Sydney has found that spraying wheat fields with wheat germ oil after seeding deters mice that feed on seeds. In their study, reported in journal Nature Sustainability, ...
Two hundred and fifty-two million years ago, Earth experienced a mass extinction so devastating that it's become known as "the Great Dying." Massive volcanic eruptions triggered catastrophic climate change, killing off nine ...
Paleontology & Fossils
May 22, 2023
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A new article published in the Journal of Animal Ecology suggests that current measures to protect grasslands in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau are damaging the ecosystem and should be stopped.
Plants & Animals
May 22, 2023
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Since their protection under the Endangered Species Act, wolf populations have been making a comeback in the continental United States. Conservationists have argued that the presence of wolves and other apex predators, so ...
Plants & Animals
May 18, 2023
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In a bid to control the Canada goose population in the city, the Vancouver Park Board has approved a plan for "lethal removal."
Ecology
May 17, 2023
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