While pollination is a subject that most of us don't give much consideration, behind the scenes it plays a significant role in the production of the food we consume each day.
Plants & Animals
Apr 8, 2016
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Conservation managers who try to keep members of endangered animal species parasite-free are well-intentioned but this approach is misguided, according to a new research paper co-authored by a zoologist at New Zealand's University ...
Ecology
Mar 21, 2016
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Scientists studying whether wildlife can adapt to climate change should focus on characteristics such as what they eat, how fast they breed and how well they survive in different habitats rather than simply on how far they ...
Ecology
Feb 16, 2016
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Two Texas A&M University scientists highlighted the conservation benefits of ecotourism worldwide and said a recent research review citing the dangers of ecotourism to wildlife is premature and problematic.
Ecology
Jan 8, 2016
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Evolution may be more intelligent than we thought, according to a University of Southampton professor.
Evolution
Dec 18, 2015
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A new study published today identifies a set of features common to all ocean ecosystems that provide a visual diagnosis of the health of the underwater environment coastal communities rely on. Together, the features detail ...
Ecology
Nov 10, 2015
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cotourism, in which travelers visit natural environments with an eye toward funding conservation efforts or boosting local economies, has become increasingly popular in recent years. In many cases it involves close observation ...
Ecology
Oct 12, 2015
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Scientists estimate that we are losing species at 1,000-times the natural background rate.
Ecology
Oct 5, 2015
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Humans take for granted the noise and lights associated with cities and other developments across the landscape. For other creatures, these noisy and bright conditions lead to changes in behavior and activity such as the ...
Evolution
Jul 14, 2015
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A study of marine mammals and other protected species finds that several once endangered species, including the iconic humpback whale, the northern elephant seal and green sea turtles, have recovered and are repopulating ...
Ecology
Jun 2, 2015
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