News tagged with wolverines
Wolverines threatened by climate change, earlier springs
The aggressive wolverine may not be powerful enough to survive climate change in the contiguous United States, new research concludes.
Feb 08, 2011 |
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'Open wide' for new stem cell potential: Stem cells of the oral mucosa stay young
While highly potent embryonic stem cells are often the subject of ethical and safety controversy, adult-derived stem cells have other problems. As we age, our stem cells are less pliant and less able to transform into the ...
Aug 23, 2011 |
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Cameras stream Canadian polar bear migration
(AP) -- In the harsh, remote wilds of the Canadian tundra, a wolverine scampers up to a polar bear snoozing near the shore of the Hudson Bay. The bear rises and makes a half-hearted charge, driving away the fierce, badger-like ...
Oct 27, 2011 |
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Origins of wolverine in California genetically verified
A wolverine first photographed by a remote-controlled camera on the Tahoe National Forest in February 2008 is most closely related to Rocky Mountain populations, according to a team of 10 federal, state and university scientists.
Apr 29, 2009 |
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Wolverine population threatened by climate change
The aggressive wolverine may not be powerful enough to survive climate change in the contiguous United States, new research concludes.
Feb 03, 2011 |
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'Benchmark glaciers' shrinking at faster rate, study finds
Climate change is shrinking three of the nation's most studied glaciers at an accelerated rate, and government scientists say that finding bolsters global concerns about rising sea levels and the availability of fresh drinking ...
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Aug 07, 2009 |
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US to reconsider species protection for wolverines
(AP) -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to reconsider its decision that denied wolverines protection under the Endangered Species Act.
Jun 11, 2009 |
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