Zebras grazing in a UK park might sound like the stuff of a high-budget Hollywood blockbuster, but new research suggests it could one day be vital in the fight against climate change, and that the British public might not ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 5, 2026
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Millions of people worldwide watched as the Sydney Olympics came to a close in 2000. Meanwhile, thousands of bogong moths (Agrotis infusa) were airborne, making their annual migration to the Australian Alps.
Ecology
Oct 9, 2026
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Storms routinely wash marine material ashore, providing food for land animals and other organisms. This is known as marine subsidization (MS). Today, MS is particularly common in coastal ecosystems and is especially important ...
Ecology
Sep 30, 2026
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Protecting seabirds and restoring natural vegetation could give low-lying tropical atoll islands a fighting chance against the threat of sea-level rise, a new study reveals.
Plants & Animals
Oct 14, 2026
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Léa suggests postponing the launch by a week. The data speaks for itself, and the recommendation seems reasonable. However, at the last team meeting, Marc had defended sticking to the original date. Agreeing to the change ...
Evolution
Sep 29, 2026
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University of Massachusetts Amherst's Jeff Podos and his former graduate student João C.T. Menezes have identified two contenders for the title of world's loudest bird: the bare-throated bellbird and the red-legged seriema. ...
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Sep 29, 2026
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The short-legged horned toad (Boulenophrys brachykolos), listed as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, is the only known small frog species in Hong Kong ...
Evolution
Oct 6, 2026
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Birds are not only beautiful to look at and listen to; they also play important roles in nature. They eat pests and disperse seeds. They are generally considered indicators of a healthy environment. When birds thrive, soil ...
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Sep 29, 2026
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The bacteria living on frogs' skin could play a vital role in protecting the animals from a deadly fungal disease. A team of researchers led by Penn State scientists found that frogs' natural skin bacteria can help them fight ...
Ecology
Sep 24, 2026
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Mangrove forests, which are widespread along subtropical and tropical coasts, play a vital role in coastal protection, as they dampen the force of waves and storm surges. They also naturally store carbon in the soil and are ...
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