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Unique killer whale pod may have acquired special skills to hunt whale sharks
Killer whales can feed on marine mammals, turtles, and fish. In the Gulf of California, a pod might have picked up new skills that help them hunt whale sharks—the world's largest fish, growing up to 18 meters long.
Plants & Animals
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Coral adaptation unlikely to keep pace with global warming, warn scientists
Coral adaptation to ocean warming and marine heat waves will likely be overwhelmed without rapid reductions of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to an international team of scientists.
Plants & Animals
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Biologists identify traits correlating with all bird extinctions since 1500
Looking to inform the conservation of critically endangered bird species, University of Utah biologists have completed an analysis identifying traits that correlate with all 216 bird extinctions since 1500.
Plants & Animals
Nov 27, 2024
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Why the hunt for Thanksgiving's favorite bird could get tougher
The turkey may be the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving dinner table now, but harvesting the iconic holiday bird could become harder in the holidays to come.
Plants & Animals
Nov 27, 2024
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A blind beetle named Hitler? The case for changing offensive names of animals and plants, and how it can be done
Taxonomy is the science of describing, classifying and naming organisms. It organizes the vast diversity of life on Earth. Species are grouped based on shared characteristics, providing a system that allows scientists to ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 27, 2024
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Reindeer vocalization can offer cues to potential mates, study suggests
The sounds produced by male reindeer probably tell potential mates a lot about the caller: their age, size and weight. These are all important considerations for a female during the rut, according to a new Concordia-led study.
Plants & Animals
Nov 27, 2024
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Falcons exposed to heavy metals are a red flag for environmental health
Exposure to heavy metals compromises immune functions and reduces reproductive success in the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), according to a new paper by researchers working with the Sbarro Health Research Organization ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 27, 2024
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Scientists use acoustic data to track blue and fin whale occurrences in the Arctic
The long-term analysis of blue whale and fin whale vocalizations in the eastern Fram Strait offers valuable insights into seasonal and annual patterns regarding these species' occurrence in the region. For example, blue whales ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 27, 2024
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Same plant, different tactic: Habitat determines response to climate, thale cress study finds
Plants need light to grow, but too much light can induce damage to the photosynthetic complex known as photosystem II. It is known that plants adapted to growing under full sun repair this light-induced damage more. But this ...
Ecology
Nov 27, 2024
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Researchers call for shift in reef restoration funding
Researchers are calling for a transformational shift in the funding of coral reef restoration efforts across the southeast Asia region.
Ecology
Nov 27, 2024
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Shells, teeth and bones of 'weird and wonderful organisms' provide historical environmental clues
An international study shows how chemical fingerprints left by "underappreciated" aquatic organisms could help scientists monitor global environmental change.
Plants & Animals
Nov 27, 2024
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Thailand to return nearly 1,000 trafficked lemurs, tortoises to Madagascar
Thailand is sending almost 1,000 highly endangered lemurs and tortoises back to their home in Madagascar, in what both countries called their biggest ever operation against wildlife trafficking.
Ecology
Nov 27, 2024
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Better habitats for forest farming wild leeks could help future foraging demands
Ramps, also known as wild leeks, and their unique garlic-onion flavor profile, are a popular foraged seasonal food but that demand could drive overharvesting of the native forest plant.
Ecology
Nov 26, 2024
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Conservation program prepares captive parrots for life in the wild
Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) are working with parrot free-flight experts and partners in Brazil in an effort to increase the success rate of releasing captive ...
Ecology
Nov 26, 2024
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Maritime pine seeds remember temperature conditions
The seeds of maritime pines remember the temperatures they experienced during early development. This memory persists in young trees for at least two years after germination. The above discovery was made by researchers at ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 26, 2024
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Paul Watson vs Japan: Disrupting the whaling industry's logistics—and logic
Paul Watson, the iconic environmental activist and founder of the organization Sea Shepherd, is no stranger to clashes with corporations and governments. Known for his bold and often controversial actions, he has dedicated ...
Ecology
Nov 26, 2024
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Transplanting healthy reef ecosystems to damaged reefs can improve coral health
A pioneering study has revealed significant improvements in coral health through an innovative approach of transplanting healthy reef ecosystems to damaged reefs. The study offers new hope for coral reef restoration and the ...
Ecology
Nov 26, 2024
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Under-ice species at risk as Arctic warms: Researchers investigate sea's microscopic organisms off northern Canada
"Specialist" lifeforms that live under Arctic sea ice are at risk as the ice retreats, new research shows. Scientists studied microscopic organisms in four environments—open ocean, river mouths, coasts and under sea ice—in ...
Ecology
Nov 26, 2024
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Study suggests wild boars could be potential source of hepatitis E transmission to humans
Over the last few decades, wild boar populations have increased in the urban areas of Barcelona and in other parts of Catalonia. This wild animal is an important reservoir of the hepatitis E virus, the disease causative agent ...
Ecology
Nov 26, 2024
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Marine biologists investigate major seafloor features, call for deep dive into Indian Ocean's ecosystems
A review by marine biologists from The University of Western Australia has identified a need to prioritize future research of the Indian Ocean's diverse deep-sea ecosystems.
Ecology
Nov 26, 2024
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