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Plants & Animals Jul 28, 2022

Artificial light at night can change the behaviour of all animals, not just humans

As the moon rises on a warm evening in early summer, thousands of baby turtles emerge and begin their precarious journey towards the ocean, while millions of moths and fireflies take to the air to begin the complex process ...

Ecology Jul 18, 2022

Five ways to help wildlife in heatwaves

Extremely hot weather is becoming more common. The top ten warmest years since 1884 all happened in the last two decades. While experts can help people take adequate precautions to beat the heat, who's looking out for the ...

Environment Apr 18, 2022

As drought hammers Mono Lake, thirsty Los Angeles must look elsewhere for water

With a third year of drought shrinking the creeks that cascade down the eastern Sierra Nevada, the level of Mono Lake has fallen so low it has triggered a 72% reduction in the amount of water Los Angeles can divert from area ...

Ecology Apr 14, 2022

This California city is trying a little birth control to keep geese in check

They strut through grassy knolls, preen their feathers and bathe in Central Park's water fountain, all while leaving behind piles of poop—some 176 pounds' worth a day, to be exact.

Plants & Animals Mar 30, 2022

Sea turtles' loyalty to their nesting sites conditions the sex of the offspring

Sea turtles maintain their preferences for the sites where they lay their eggs each season, which could influence the sex of the offspring, according to international research conducted in Costa Rica by Universidad Complutense ...

Ecology Feb 16, 2022

Microchips, 3D printers, augmented reality: High-tech tools helping scientists save our wildlife

Around the world, Earth's natural environments are being destroyed at a truly shocking scale. It means places animals need to shelter and breed, such as tree hollows, rock crevices and reefs, are disappearing.

Ecology Feb 8, 2022

Turtles dying from eating trash show plastics scourge in UAE

The hawksbill sea turtle lay belly-up on the metal autopsy table, its shell ashen and stomach taut.

Plants & Animals Dec 16, 2021

Mistletoe, famous for stolen holiday kisses, is a parasite that steals water and nutrients from other plants

A parasitic plant with potentially poisonous berries might not sound like something that would boost your Christmas decorations to the next level. But, botanically speaking, that's what mistletoe is.

Plants & Animals Dec 15, 2021

Increased protection for rare bird species' habitats in Russia

WWF-Russia today released a publicly accessible, easy-to-use interactive map that shows habitats of animals listed in the Red Data Books of Russia's endangered species. The map covers the full territory of the Russian Federation, ...

Plants & Animals Nov 25, 2021

Scientists discover gut bacteria that improve memory in bees

An international research team have discovered a specific type of gut bacteria in bees that can improve memory.

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