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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Scientists genetically engineer wolves with white hair and muscular jaws like the extinct dire wolf
Three genetically engineered wolves that may resemble extinct dire wolves are trotting, sleeping and howling in an undisclosed secure location in the U.S., according to the company that aims to bring back lost species.
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An invasive frog in the Marshall Islands is displacing native species and threatening local ecosystems
Biologists from The University of Texas at Arlington are the first to discover an invasive frog—the greenhouse frog—in the Marshall Islands, a sprawling Pacific nation of volcanic islands and coral atolls located roughly ...
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Apr 7, 2025
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Bird species that do well in urban areas are more colorful and less brown, study finds
Researchers at the University of Granada and the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence have demonstrated a link between urbanization and the plumage color of birds. Species that thrive in cities are less brown ...
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Apr 7, 2025
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Rain barrel basics: Conserving water but not mosquito habitats
As people look to reduce their water use for environmental and ecological reasons, rain barrels have gained popularity for catching rainwater that can be stored and used for irrigation. These green infrastructure tools can ...
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Apr 7, 2025
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How one species of bat uses its tail to navigate backwards in caves
A new study from Tel Aviv University reveals that the greater mouse-tailed bat (Rhinopoma microphyllum) uses its long tail as a natural tactile sensor to navigate backward in dark caves. The researchers discovered that the ...
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Researchers study teeth from two of Japan's rarest mammals to determine dietary needs and aid conservation
Japan's Ryukyu Islands, which includes Okinawa, are the exclusive home to two rare mammals, the Amami rabbit and Ryukyu long-furred rat. These animals are hard to observe, but conservationists wish to find out specific details ...
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Reptiles in open habitats display brighter colors, study finds
Reptiles living in open habitats generally have brighter coloration than species living in denser vegetation. This is shown in a new study from Lund University in Sweden. The study, published in Nature Communications, suggests ...
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Apr 7, 2025
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Gila monsters may struggle to survive as planet grows warmer, study suggests
A team of ecologists, climatologists and evolutionary specialists affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. has found that Gila monsters may find it difficult to survive in the face of climate change. In their study ...
Scientists link a phytoplankton bloom to starving dolphins in Florida
In 2013, 8% of the bottlenose dolphins living in Florida's Indian River Lagoon died. Investigations have now revealed that the dolphins may have starved because key habitats for nutritious prey were destroyed by a phytoplankton ...
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