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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.

Agriculture May 8, 2024

Bird flu is bad for poultry and dairy cows: It's not a dire threat for most of us—yet

Headlines are flying after the Department of Agriculture confirmed that the H5N1 bird flu virus has infected dairy cows around the country. Tests have detected the virus among cattle in nine states, mainly in Texas and New ...

Archaeology May 3, 2024

Assyriologist claims to have solved archaeological mystery from 700 BC

Ancient symbols on a 2,700-year-old temple, which have baffled experts for more than a century, have been explained by Trinity Assyriologist Dr. Martin Worthington.

Plants & Animals May 3, 2024

Rising mercury levels may contribute to declining Steller sea lion populations

A team of researchers from Texas A&M University and other institutions has made a surprising discovery about rising mercury levels in Steller sea lion pups that may have detrimental effects on the endangered species.

Ecology Apr 30, 2024

'Bloodsicles', baths keep Philippine zoo animals cool as heat wave hits

A Philippine zoo is giving tigers frozen treats made of animal blood and preventing lions from mating during the hottest time of the day as a heat wave scorches the country.

Plants & Animals Apr 8, 2024

South Africa is to shut down captive lion farms—experts warn the plan needs a deadline

The South African government has officially confirmed that captive lion farms will be shut down. A new ministerial task team report just released has cemented the government's intention, first made public in 2021, to put ...

Ecology Apr 3, 2024

South Africa to end captive lion breeding for hunting

South Africa on Wednesday laid out plans to phase out the captive breeding of lions for hunting purposes as the country moves to ban the controversial business.

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