Despite frog-killing disease, researchers discover new frog species
Scientists have discovered a new species of rare frog that is rapidly disappearing. At the same time, they've also discovered hope.
Plants & Animals
Sep 24, 2020
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News tagged with cloud forest
Environmental filtering structures functional strategies of bryophytes in cloud forest
The distribution and performance of bryophyte species vary with vertical gradients, as a result of changes in environmental factors, especially light. However, the role of functional traits in bryophyte species distribution, ...
Ecology
Jun 1, 2020
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Indonesia starts cloud seeding to keep forest fires at bay
Indonesia has started cloud seeding to induce rain as the archipelago moves to head off annual forest fires blamed for blanketing swathes of Southeast Asia in toxic haze.
Environment
May 28, 2020
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Big Brother-style surveillance gives new insight into Amazon's hidden wildlife
Scientists are deploying ultra-sensitive sensors in the Amazon to collect images and sounds of the rainforest's rich biodiversity in real time, in an effort to track preservation efforts.
Environment
May 14, 2019
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Neotropical cloud forests to lose what most defines them: clouds
In as few as 25 years, climate change could shrink and dry 60-80% of Western Hemisphere cloud forests, finds a study published today. If greenhouse gas emissions continue increasing as they have been, 90% of Western Hemisphere ...
Environment
Apr 17, 2019
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Unfroggetable: endangered Bolivian amphibians get long-awaited first date
The fate of a species may just rest on this love story.
Plants & Animals
Apr 2, 2019
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Romeo and Juliet: the last hopes to save Bolivian aquatic frog
Almost a year after conservationists sent out a plea to help save a species of Bolivian aquatic frog by finding a mate for the last remaining member, Romeo, his very own Juliet has been tracked down deep inside a cloud forest.
Plants & Animals
Jan 16, 2019
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Birds retreating from climate change, deforestation in Honduras cloud forests
The cloud forests of Honduras can seem like an otherworldly place, where the trees are thick with life that takes in water straight from the air around it, and the soundscape is littered with the calls of animals singing ...
Ecology
Sep 6, 2018
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Rash of forest fires breaks out in Indonesia
Indonesia was battling a rash of forest fires Wednesday as it raised an alert over the blazes which occur every year and emit choking smog that can envelop neighbouring Singapore and Malaysia.
Environment
Feb 21, 2018
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Cloud formation suppressed by biogenic organic emissions
Researchers have found evidence that near-ground biogenic emissions of organics suppress cloud formation in cool-temperate forests in autumn, providing clues to how global warming will affect cloud formation and the overall ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 6, 2017
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