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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.
Plants & Animals
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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.
Ecology
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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.
Ecology
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Plants & Animals
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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
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Ash tree variability may offer restoration path post-beetle decimation
The invasive emerald ash borer, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was first found in the United States in southeast Michigan in 2002. In the decades since, the wood-boring beetle has spread east and west across ...
Ecology
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The difference between ecotypes and sourced plants in aquatic restoration
A study released by the University of Florida explores the nuanced differences between ecotypes and locally sourced plants for use in aquatic habitat restoration and enhancement projects, offering critical insights into plant ...
Plants & Animals
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A quarter of freshwater species face extinction: Study
A quarter of freshwater animals, including fish, insects and crustaceans, are at high risk of extinction due to threats including pollution, dams and farming, according to a new study published on Wednesday.
Ecology
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Just 7% of male humpback whales in New Caledonia may have fathered offspring
A small international team of marine mammal scientists has found evidence that just 7% of the male humpback whales residing near New Caledonia, in the southwest Pacific, may have fathered offspring. For their project, reported ...
Scientists discover a unique microbiome on our planet's roof
The streams draining the glaciers on our planet's mountaintops harbor a wealth of unique microorganisms, yet little was known about these complex ecosystems until recently. A team of scientists led by EPFL has carried out ...
Ecology
Jan 8, 2025
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Ants hold grudges, study suggests
A team of evolutionary biologists has demonstrated that ants learn from experience. Led by Dr. Volker Nehring, research associate in the Evolutionary Biology and Animal Ecology group at the University of Freiburg, and doctoral ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 8, 2025
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Young salmon may face hungry new competition from juvenile sablefish along northwest coast
There is a new mouth to feed in the coastal waters of the Northwest where juvenile salmon first enter the ocean, and it's a hungry one.
Plants & Animals
Jan 8, 2025
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Why are lemurs nearly extinct, and yet so diverse?
Lemurs, small, big-eyed primates that live in the trees of Madagascar off the southeast coast of Africa, are a mystery of evolution. When the first ones arrived there tens of millions of years ago, they found an island with ...
Evolution
Jan 8, 2025
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Invasive tilapia species threaten Gulf of Carpentaria ecosystems
A new study led by Griffith University has tracked two invasive fish species—the Mozambique and spotted tilapia—and found them established in the Mitchell River catchment in Northern Queensland, which flows into the Gulf ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 8, 2025
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