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Caring for diving beetles boosts urban biodiversity

Diving beetles (Dytiscidae) maintain the balance of pond ecosystems. They feed on other aquatic organisms, such as mosquito larvae, and form part of the diet of larger animals, including fish, amphibians, and birds. Having ...

New Phlogacanthus flowering plant species found in Yunnan

A team of researchers from Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Kunming Institute of Botany (KIB) of CAS has identified a new species of flowering plant, Phlogacanthus ...

Migrating flies vital for people and nature

Buzzing insects may be seen as pests—but globally, hundreds of fly species migrate over long distances, with major benefits for people and nature, new research shows.

Museum collections reveal worldwide spread of butterfly disease

Butterfly collections are a common sight in museums, their brightly colored wings and unique patterns drawing the eyes of visitors. While these pinned specimens on display are stunning on their own, a new study from the University ...

Stonefish toxin tested against parasitic worms

James Cook University scientists have found stonefish toxins could be used to fight parasitic worm infections suffered by nearly a quarter of the world's population.

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Nepal community efforts revive red panda population

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US bird populations continue alarming decline, new report finds

The release of the 2025 U.S. State of the Birds report was announced today at the 90th annual North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. The report, produced by a coalition of leading ...