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Study shows bird flight paths through two proposed Bass Strait wind farms
A world-first study of birds migrating across Bass Strait has shown they traveled directly through zones earmarked for the federal government's two declared offshore wind farms.
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New research refutes notion that prehistoric kangaroos ran out of food due to specialized diets
Prehistoric kangaroos in southern Australia had a more general diet than previously assumed, giving rise to new ideas about their survival and resilience to climate change, and the final extinction of the megafauna, a new ...
Ecology
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Logging and conversion of tropical forests to oil palm plantations have wide effects on ecosystems, study shows
A research team led by the University of Oxford has carried out the most comprehensive assessment to date of how logging and conversion to oil palm plantations affect tropical forest ecosystems. The results demonstrate that ...
Plants & Animals
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Shared heat tolerance leaves ecosystems at risk of sudden climate-driven collapse
Last year, much of the world's largest coral reef system was transformed into a white boneyard, featuring ghostly silhouettes of horns, brains and lettuces. The threat of sudden biodiversity loss from climate change had been ...
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Nothin' but pawpaws in the pawpaw patch: Large native fruit creates habitat where only it can thrive
Pawpaw fruits—the largest native fruits in North America—have become popular among foragers and foodies alike, with their custard-like texture and a sweet flavor often described as a cross between a mango and a banana.
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This summer, please leave the sea shells by the seashore
When I (Nathan Brooks English) was six years old, I snuck a starfish home from the beach and hid it in my closet. I regret that now, as my parents did then when the smell of rotting starfish overwhelmed the house. I regret ...
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Coral reefs' surprising recovery linked to close neighbors
Research on Scott Reef off Northwest Australia has shown that local coral connections help boost the resilience of remote atoll reef systems following bleaching and storms.
Ecology
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Boreal forests face increased wildfire threat as tree densities shift
The extensive northern forests of Canada, Alaska and Siberia are about to fundamentally change their tree density because of climate change. According to a new study led by researchers from Wageningen University & Research ...
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Database paves the way for first study to compare wild animal hunting patterns in African tropical forests
Advances in data availability and accessibility have resulted in a new study on wild animal hunting in African tropical forests. It suggests that the commercial trade in wild-sourced meat is increasing, and highlights the ...
Ecology
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Signature whistles help estimate bottlenose dolphin abundance
Experts at Newcastle University analyzed signature whistles produced by bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) recorded off the Northumberland coast in north-east England and compared it to using photo-ID data of the species ...
Plants & Animals
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Nearly 30,000 wild species identified in US trade data
International research involving the University of Adelaide has found almost 30,000 wild species have been traded in the United States, according to data captured by U.S. wildlife trade monitoring organization Law Enforcement ...
Ecology
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Conservationists share what Africa needs to do to meet biodiversity targets
Advanced technologies, education, and channeling local and indigenous knowledge could help African nations protect their unique nature.
Ecology
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Dense human populations linked to longer urban coyote lifespans
Tracking coyote movement in metropolitan areas shows the animals spend lots of time in natural settings, but a new study suggests the human element of city life has a bigger impact than the environment on urban coyote survival.
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'Queen of the Wolves'—one of Yellowstone's oldest—dies after rival pack fight
One of the oldest and most beloved wolves in Yellowstone National Park died after a fight with a rival pack in late December, park officials said.
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Rubber tappers forge sustainable future in Amazon
As the sun rises over the Amazonian island of Marajo, Renato Cordeiro laces up his boots, grabs his knife, and heads out to tap his rubber trees.
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Yellowstone's standing dead trees pose growing wildfire danger
Standing dead trees in Yellowstone National Park are growing wildfire hazards, especially near park infrastructure. A new study published in Forest Ecosystems explores how these dead trees contribute to fire risk and threaten ...
Ecology
Jan 8, 2025
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Study identifies coastal black pine trees resistant to tsunamis and strong winds
Researchers in Japan have found that the taller the Japanese black pine trees (Pinus thunbergii) along the coast, the deeper their roots go into the ground. Trees with deeper roots are more resistant to damage from tsunamis ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 8, 2025
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Blue mussels in the Skagerrak more diverse than previously thought
In an article published in Evolutionary Applications, researchers from the University of Agder (UiA) and the Institute of Marine Research show that there is significant geographical variation in the genes of blue mussels ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 8, 2025
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Why do birds make so many different sounds? A study gets at the underlying factors
Birds make sounds to communicate, whether to find a potential mate, ward off predators, or just sing for pleasure.
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Jan 8, 2025
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Killing the competition: Bacteria produce molecules that help viruses infect their rivals
In a new study, researchers at Indiana University Bloomington have discovered a new way that bacteria can kill its competitors in complex microbial communities, revealing novel approaches to leverage viruses to kill harmful ...
Ecology
Jan 8, 2025
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