Kangaroo overgrazing could be jeopardising land conservation, study finds
As a native animal, kangaroos aren't typically considered a threat to Australian vegetation.
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Mange in Yellowstone wolves reveals insights into human scabies and conservation biology
Before wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park in the mid-1990s, they were vaccinated for common diseases and treated for any parasite infections they already carried. As a result, the first few generations ...
Ecology
Jan 26, 2021
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DNA in water used to uncover genes of invasive fish
Invasive round goby fish have impacted fisheries in the Great Lakes and the Finger Lakes by competing with native species and eating the eggs of some species of game fish.
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Jan 12, 2021
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Pandas' popularity not protecting neighbors
Forgive Asiatic black bear if they're not impressed with their popular giant panda neighbors.
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Jan 4, 2021
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Populations of the threatened black rail may rebound—but don't expect to see one
A bird that since John James Audubon's time has scurried under the radar of all but the most attentive ornithologists, conservationists and naturalists has received protection from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Dec 16, 2020
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Bird poop and lake mud 'time machine' reveal dramatic seabird declines
When European settlers began arriving to eastern North America in the 16th century, they were met by staggering numbers of seabirds.
Ecology
Dec 8, 2020
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Discovery of a genetic sex marker in sturgeon
Scientists have discovered a molecular marker for sex determination in sturgeon within the international project STURGEoNOMICS, led by the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB). This discovery ...
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Nov 24, 2020
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Why COVID-era campaigns against wildmeat consumption aren't working
COVID-19 probably originated as a virus that jumped from wild animals to humans. So some conservation organisations have used the pandemic to campaign against the hunting and consumption of wildlife—and so to prevent future ...
Ecology
Nov 10, 2020
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Researchers outline how marine reserves can benefit fisheries across the globe
Society will require more food in the coming years to feed a growing population, and seafood will likely make up a significant portion of it. At the same time, we need to conserve natural habitats to ensure the health of ...
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Oct 28, 2020
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Researchers advocate for equity in STEM access
A team of researchers at Texas A&M University and Colorado State University found that micropolitan and high-poverty counties and certain communities of people—specifically Indigenous populations—lack equitable access ...
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