Amur leopards were able to coexist with people within the city walls of Seoul, South Korea, in the 19th century, reports a study led by a UCL and ZSL researcher.
Plants & Animals
Nov 15, 2021
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New research combines cutting-edge engineering with animal behavior to explain the origins of efficient swimming in Nature's underwater acrobats: Seals and Sea Lions.
Plants & Animals
May 6, 2021
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Most conventional molecular diagnostics usually detect only a single disease-related biomarker. Great examples are the PCR tests currently used to diagnose COVID-19 by detecting a specific sequence from SARS-CoV-2. Such so-called ...
Biotechnology
Apr 27, 2021
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A small group of leopards migrated to Asia about half a million years ago following their evolution in Africa, a new study suggests.
Evolution
Apr 14, 2021
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Large carnivores are generally sensitive to ecosystem changes because their specialized diet and position at the top of the trophic pyramid is associated with small population sizes. This in turn leads to lower genetic diversity ...
Ecology
Feb 25, 2021
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A study of camera-trap data from Serengeti National Park in Tanzania found that leopard population densities in the 3.7-million-acre park are similar to those in other protected areas but vary between wet and dry seasons. ...
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Aug 31, 2020
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It may be one of the most recognisable symbols of conservation, but efforts to protect the giant panda have failed to safeguard large mammals sharing its habitats, according to research published Monday showing dramatic declines ...
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Aug 3, 2020
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Leopards, jackals and other creatures living in Islamabad's tree-covered hills have been enjoying a rare respite from the throngs of hikers and joggers that normally pack the trails.
Ecology
May 16, 2020
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The team of researchers found that local attitudes towards the snow leopard were strongly linked to local views on the conservation methods used to protect them.
Plants & Animals
Oct 23, 2019
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Drone footage captured by crews filming the Netflix series Our Planet—narrated by Sir David Attenborough—has shown never-before seen behaviour of two leopard seals sharing food.
Plants & Animals
Aug 5, 2019
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