Forty million miles of major roads crisscross the Earth's continents—enough to circle the planet 1,600 times. For humans, these thoroughfares are a boon, enabling them to move with ease from place to place. But for migrating ...
Ecology
Mar 26, 2018
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An international research team has conducted a field survey on two species of eel native to Japan, and other organisms that share the same habitat, revealing for the first time in the world that these eels can act as comprehensive ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 11, 2020
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Polar bears, whales, sharks and gazelles were among 31 new species granted new protection status by the UN conservation body, following six days of "intense" talks by leading conservationists.
Ecology
Nov 10, 2014
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Densely packed wildebeests flowing over the Serengeti, bison teeming across the Northern Plains—these iconic images extend from Hollywood epics to the popular imagination. But the fact is, all of the world's large-scale ...
Ecology
Jun 1, 2009
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Dead birds might be the last thing you would think of collecting, but they were the target of a recent campus-based research initiative.
Ecology
Nov 5, 2014
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Human-caused changes to landscapes and riverscapes have fundamentally impacted freshwater biodiversity patterns throughout the world's aquatic systems. Previous studies have shown that small- and medium-sized streams have ...
Ecology
May 4, 2023
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Flamingos and Dalmatian pelicans laze in the azure waters of a shallow lagoon near Albania's Adriatic coast.
Ecology
Jun 15, 2023
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Larger areas of speed limits for ships around major ports could significantly help North Atlantic right whales' survival, according to a new study led by Duke University scientists.
Ecology
Sep 8, 2009
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The world is facing three planetary crises: biodiversity loss, climate change and environmental pollution. Recognized threats to biodiversity include habitat loss and overexploitation but new analyses suggest that migratory ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 16, 2024
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New research, just published in the journal Ringing & Migration, has used state of the art tracking technology to investigate how one of Britain's largest ducks, the Shelduck, interacts with offshore wind turbines during ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 16, 2021
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