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Ecology Jun 5, 2024

Elephant seal outbreak marks first transnational spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in mammals

Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza viruses are becoming increasingly flexible and are adapting to mammals in new ways that could have global consequences for humans, wildlife and livestock, according to a new study of ...

Plants & Animals May 31, 2024

Cougar leaps into backyard near future site of Annenberg Wildlife Crossing

While Peggy McClintick and wife Sally Tuchman slept, an unexpected visitor prowled in their Agoura Hills yard.

Plants & Animals May 29, 2024

Wild megalopolis: Study shows unexpected pockets of biodiversity pepper Los Angeles

UCLA biologists have some good news and some bad news for lovers of urban wildlife in Los Angeles. The good news? Unexpected pockets of biodiversity pepper the city. The bad news? It will be a challenge to elevate the level ...

Ecology May 27, 2024

US dairy cows are tip of the iceberg as bird flu spreads in mammals globally, says ecologist

Health authorities are working to gather information on the spread of the H5N1 virus, or bird flu, in U.S. dairy cows—the first confirmation of the virus in cattle.

Plants & Animals May 26, 2024

Two orphaned Black bears released back into wild after rehabilitation by San Diego Humane Society

Two orphaned Black bears have been released back into the wild, ending their nearly year-long rehabilitation at the San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center, according to officials.

Ecology May 23, 2024

Here's where Colorado's wolves traveled in May, including closer to some I-70 mountain communities

At least one of Colorado's 11 wild wolves entered the watershed surrounding Vail in the last month, according to a new map showing where the canines traveled recently.

Ecology May 22, 2024

Chickens, ducks, seals and cows: A dangerous bird flu strain is knocking on Australia's door

A dangerous strain of avian influenza (bird flu) is now wreaking havoc on every continent except Australia and the rest of Oceania. While we remain free from this strain for now, it's only a matter of time before it arrives.

Plants & Animals May 22, 2024

Australian study proves 'humans are planet's most frightening predator'

Australia lacks fearsome large carnivores like lions and wolves, and the relative lack of fear that marsupials like kangaroos and wallabies show to dogs (and other introduced carnivores) has been attributed to a lack of evolutionary ...

Plants & Animals May 15, 2024

Colorado wolf found dead last month was likely killed by a mountain lion, federal officials say

The reintroduced Colorado wolf found dead last month in Larimer County likely died after being attacked by a mountain lion, according to a necropsy conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Plants & Animals May 8, 2024

'Essentially a gas station,' fishy feast draws sea lions to Pier 39 in numbers not seen in 15 years

They're big, loud, and smelly—and they have taken over San Francisco's touristy Pier 39.

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