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European birds with narrow climate tolerance face population declines
New research suggests conservation efforts could more effectively identify and protect bird species at greatest risk from climate change by better understanding the range of specific conditions they need to thrive.
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Even a sublethal insecticide dose may disrupt the pollinator mating process
Insecticides can help protect crops against troublesome pests, but they also pose a risk for beneficial insects such as pollinators. A study led by researchers at Penn State provides insight into how even sublethal doses ...
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Shrub diversity is crucial for enhancing forest ecosystem functioning, study finds
A recent study published in National Science Review challenges the traditional emphasis on trees in forest ecology, revealing that shrub diversity plays a critical role in enhancing forest ecosystem functioning.
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New fish species discovered in the Gulf of Mexico
Scientists from the Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) in Bremen, together with colleagues from Central America, have described a new fish species in the Gulf of Mexico. Hypoplectrus espinosai belongs to the ...
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Do 'optimistic' versus 'pessimistic' medical detection dogs perform differently?
A new, exploratory study has revealed statistical links between the performance of medical detection dogs and their scores on behavioral and affective tests, finding that more "optimistic" dogs tended to perform better overall ...
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'Return' of the dire wolf is an impressive feat of genetic engineering, not a reversal of extinction
Dallas-based biotech company Colossal has announced the birth of three pups bearing the DNA signatures of dire wolves, an iconic predator last seen roaming North America over 10,000 years ago.
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Parasites shrink starlings' range, impacting next generation's survival
Infections with parasites often entail no recognizable signs in many wildlife species, but can still have negative effects across generations. Infected animals often have a slightly reduced body size and their offspring have ...
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Discovery of rare DNA marker in plants challenges previous assumptions
Could it be that one of only three known markers directly targeting the DNA does not exist outside the realm of microbes? Now, researchers led by Xiaoqi Feng at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) have ...
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Gray whales are dying off the Pacific Coast again, and scientists aren't sure why
Gray whales are dying in large numbers, again.
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New research finds fluorescence in feathers of Long-eared Owls
While there is an astounding variety of physical differences in wildlife that humans can easily observe, new research from Drexel University's College of Arts and Sciences reveals that there is likely even more variation ...
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Apr 8, 2025
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Predicting animal movements under global change
On our planet, at any one moment, billions of animals are on the move. From migratory birds, insects, marine mammals and sharks connecting distant continents and seas, to bees and other insects pollinating our crops, to grazing ...
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Apr 8, 2025
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Nurturing mothers help baby monkeys recognize key facial expressions
Baby monkeys who receive more care from their mothers develop stronger facial expression recognition skills as they grow, which could help them to navigate vital social groups more effectively.
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Apr 8, 2025
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Long-spined sea urchin surprisingly not on the menu for large fish
New research has uncovered a crucial clue to understanding the spread of "barrens" in the Great Southern Reef, which are threatening the reef ecosystem.
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Apr 8, 2025
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High mercury levels found in Svalbard birds
The arrows for Norwegian seabird populations are pointing downward. Researchers have now recorded mercury levels above the threshold for effects in seabirds that live on Svalbard.
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Apr 8, 2025
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Biologists demonstrate microbiome's key role in moon jellyfish life cycle
Jellyfish are among the oldest animals on Earth, found in all the world's oceans and serve as valuable model systems for biological research. Microbiologists at Kiel University (CAU) have now shown that the asexual reproduction ...
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Apr 8, 2025
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DNA analysis reveals gene copy number variation drives rapid adaptation in invasive plants
A breakthrough method for analyzing the DNA of centuries-old plant samples has given scientists an edge in combating the spread of invasive plants. Researchers from Monash University and the University of Melbourne found ...
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Apr 8, 2025
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Prague Zoo joins the effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect once considered extinct
The Prague Zoo has joined an international effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect that had been considered extinct for more than 80 years.
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Apr 8, 2025
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Flex appeal: The trade-off between armor and efficiency in sea turtle shells
When we picture sea turtles in the wild, it's easy to envision them as armored warriors—their hard, resilient shells serving as near-impenetrable shields against oceanic threats like sharks. These sleek, streamlined shells ...
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Apr 8, 2025
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Eclipse echoes: Study reveals surprising avian vocal patterns during solar eclipse
A study published in Scientific Reports reveals how birds responded to the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse across North America. The study finds bird vocalizations significantly declined only where more than 99% solar ...
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Apr 8, 2025
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It's rattlesnake season: How to dodge the venomous creature
It's the sound a hiker never wants to hear. The sizzling warning call of a rattlesnake should be any outdoorsman's sign to flee. Rattlesnake season, when Nevadans may see one of the state's six species during the day or at ...
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