Tiger shark sex life fuels sustainability risk
Tiger sharks appear to be genetically monogamous – and it could be putting the species at risk.
Tiger sharks appear to be genetically monogamous – and it could be putting the species at risk.
Ecology
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Watching paint dry has nothing on watching a forest grow.
Ecology
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The recent death of the last male Northern white rhinoceros —and the imminent extinction of the vaquita porpoise —is a stark reminder we are not going to win every battle to save endangered species in the wild. We ...
Ecology
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It has been reported that a newborn great white shark was spotted off the southern coast of California—the first time one has been seen in the wild, experts believe.
Plants & Animals
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Plants & Animals
Dec 2, 2021
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Ecology
Apr 14, 2023
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Biotechnology
Dec 8, 2014
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Currently, many threatened and endangered species are present in captivity. Their management is mostly focused on keeping the population viable (both demographically and genetically) and as similar to the wild ancestor populations ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 14, 2016
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A team of researchers has uncovered alarming trends in the first range-wide genetic study of an endangered bee species. The study, led by Colorado State University and published in the Journal of Insect Science, will inform ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 4, 2024
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Human genomes from Southern African Bushmen and Bantu individuals have been sequenced by a team of scientists seeking a greater understanding of human genetic variation and its effect on human health.
Biotechnology
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