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First documented sighting of a group of bowhead whales in Canada's Churchill River Estuary
In the summer of 2020, researchers from the University of Manitoba set up a time-lapse camera overlooking the Churchill River Estuary. The goal of their research was to understand the interactions between beluga whales and ...
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Hundreds of livestock breeds have gone extinct—but some Australian farmers are keeping endangered breeds alive
It took thousands of years to develop the world's extraordinary range of domesticated farm animals—an estimated 8,800 livestock breeds across 38 farmed species.
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Newly discovered skink is a second unique species for Australia's Scawfell Island
A James Cook University biologist has discovered a new species of lizard on Scawfell Island, a remote island 50 km east of Mackay in north Queensland.
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Spelunking for spiders in Nullarbor's hidden caves
The vast expanse of the Nullarbor Plain, on traditional Mirning land, is an enigmatic and captivating landscape.
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Iguanas floated one-fifth of the way around the world to colonize Fiji, genetic analysis indicates
Iguanas have often been spotted rafting around the Caribbean on vegetation and, ages ago, evidently caught a 600-mile ride from Central America to colonize the Galapagos Islands. But for long-distance travel, the Fiji iguanas ...
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Unique dove species is the dodo of the Caribbean and in similar danger of dying out
On first inspection, the Cuban blue-headed quail dove doesn't look like much: drab brown feathers, a slender beak, and a pronounced strut in its walk, typical of most other doves. You'd be forgiven for overlooking it in favor ...
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Lost fynbos seeds from underground 'time capsules' in South Africa can grow again, study finds
Underground seed banks in South Africa that date back over 130 years have been found to contain fynbos seeds that are alive. These seed banks are natural storage areas in the soil where certain plants preserve their seeds.
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How a hummingbird chick acts like a caterpillar to survive
When Jay Falk and Scott Taylor first saw the white-necked Jacobin hummingbird chick in Panama's dense rainforest, the bird biologists didn't know what they were looking at.
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Wolves make a rapid recovery in Europe, increasing by 58% in a decade
Wolf populations in Europe increased by nearly 60% in a decade, according to a study led by Cecilia Di Bernardi and Guillaume Chapron at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, published in the open-access journal ...
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Gorillas match chimpanzees in self-awareness study
Gorillas may have greater self-awareness than scientists previously thought. A new study finds that gorillas perform just as well as chimpanzees in tests that require awareness of their own bodies. A research team, led by ...
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Natural insect predators may serve as allies in spotted lanternfly battle
Insect predators found in the United States could help keep spotted lanternfly populations in check while potentially reducing reliance on chemical control methods, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Penn ...
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Spider mite discovery in plant–pest warfare could lead to sustainable farming solutions
As global food demand continues to increase, effective pest control remains one of agriculture's most pressing challenges. Worldwide, farmers apply nearly 4 million tons of chemical pesticides annually to protect their crops, ...
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New research in detection 'sniffer' dog training could increase success rate
Research undertaken by a team of animal behavior experts at the University of Lincoln, UK, has revealed a game-changing approach to training sniffer dogs, which could revolutionize the field of dog detection.
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Spider sense: Study tracks how web-building arachnids adapt to noise
Since the Industrial Revolution, human activity has led to a surge in environmental noise. The sounds of traffic, airplanes, construction and more clutter the outdoor soundscape, challenging animals' abilities to send and ...
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Scientists study fish behavior during dyeing of the Chicago River for St. Patrick's Day
Every year as part of the city's St. Patrick's Day celebrations, thousands of onlookers clad in green cheer on a boat crew sprinkling orange powder into the Chicago River to turn it a festive shade.
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Understanding your dog's body language: A guide to canine communication
Without the gift of gab, dogs are left to rely on a bark, a tail wag, or, sometimes, even a snarl to communicate with their two-legged companions. However, as we attempt to connect with our canine friends, understanding the ...
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Dismay for Big Bear bald eagle family as eaglet dies in winter storm
Concern turned to grief this weekend as fans of Big Bear's beloved bald eagle couple Shadow and Jackie learned one of the three eaglets that hatched in the pair's nest this month did not survive a winter storm.
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Sharks are dying at alarming rates, mostly due to fishing. Retention bans may help
Despite the fear they may inspire in humans, sharks have far more reason to fear us. Nearly one-third of sharks are threatened with extinction globally, mostly as a result of fishing.
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How a rapidly growing population of crocs has been impacting Australia's Northern Territories ecosystem
A team of marine biologists, environmental researchers and land management specialists affiliated with several institutions in Australia, working with a colleague from Canada, has conducted a study of the ecological impact ...
Koalas in Queensland show unique immunity to deadly retrovirus
Koalas from a population north of the Brisbane River have evolved a unique genomic immunity to the killer retrovirus threatening their species.
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