From the dingo to the Tasmanian devil—why we should be rewilding carnivores
No matter where you live, apex predators and large carnivores inspire awe as well as instill fear.
No matter where you live, apex predators and large carnivores inspire awe as well as instill fear.
Plants & Animals
Feb 20, 2023
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Vultures, hyenas, and Tasmanian devils are highly efficient scavengers, able to locate and consume carrion rapidly, including the meat and bones.
Plants & Animals
Feb 17, 2023
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New research published in Biological Conservation has identified the top factors that determine whether efforts to relocate large carnivores to different areas are successful or not. The findings could support global rewilding ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 15, 2023
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When most people think of deserts, the word that often comes to mind is sand—and a lot of it. Deserts cover almost a quarter of the earth, yet it's hard to imagine life thriving in such hostile environments, regulated by ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 2, 2023
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Declines in populations of big carnivores like lions, tigers and wolves may be driven more by rapid human economic development than habitat loss or climate change, according to a new study Tuesday.
Ecology
Jan 29, 2023
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At the United Nations biodiversity conference that opens in Montreal on Dec. 7, 2022, nations aim to create a new global framework for transforming humanity's relationship with nature. The conference logo features a human ...
Ecology
Dec 6, 2022
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Dogs, cats, and their close relatives—existing and extinct—are members of Carnivoramorpha, a group of mammals in which saber-like canines have evolved twice.
Paleontology & Fossils
Oct 13, 2022
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They say that good fences make good neighbors, which is especially true when you share space with gray wolves and grizzly bears.
Ecology
Oct 4, 2022
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Have you ever seen your cat or dog eating grass? They do so because it can help their digestion, and many wild species use natural substances to prevent and control diseases or to repel parasites. This is called "zoopharmacognosy" ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 23, 2022
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A new publication from Opto-Electronic Advances discusses how carnivorous plants inspire smart slippery surfaces and bionic robots.
Biotechnology
Sep 12, 2022
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