Singapore zoo breeds first panda cub
A panda bred via artificial insemination was born in Singapore's zoo on Saturday, the first cub to be born in the city-state.
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Climate change threatens food security of many countries dependent on fish
Millions of people in countries around the world could face an increased risk of malnutrition as climate change threatens their local fisheries.
Ecology
Jul 20, 2021
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Sharks in Costa Brava: evidence of an ongoing decline
Some shark species, such as the basing shark and the spiny dogfish, are in populational decline in the Costa Brava, and even blackspotted smooth-hounds can have disappeared due to the fishing pressure of this marine region ...
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Jul 15, 2021
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New horsefly species found in the fauna of Finland
Last week, a group of researchers from the University of Eastern Finland, the Finnish Museum of Natural History and the Zoological Museum of the University of Turku discovered a horsefly species that hasn't been recorded ...
Evolution
Jun 28, 2021
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Many Australian frogs don't tolerate human impacts on the environment
A UNSW and Australian Museum study using data from a citizen science project finds 70 percent are vulnerable to housing, agriculture, roads and recreation.
Ecology
May 4, 2021
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Researchers identify up to 98 potential species of melon, watermelon and almond pollinating bees
Researchers from the Faculty of Biological Sciences of the University of Valencia (UV), with other Spanish and European universities, have identified a total of 98 species of bees potentially pollinating three crops of economic ...
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Feb 15, 2021
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CSIRO identifies plants most at risk after Black Summer megafires
Australia's 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires severely impacted hundreds of plant species. While the prospects of recovery for most appear to be good, some species remain vulnerable, according to research published by Australia's ...
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Feb 15, 2021
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Shark fishing bans partially effective: study
Bans on shark fishing are only partially effective in protecting sharks, new research suggests.
Ecology
Dec 17, 2020
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Drones, detection dogs, poo spotting: what's the best way to conduct Australia's Great Koala Count?
Federal environment minister Sussan Ley this week announced A$2 million for a national audit of Australia's koalas, as part of an A$18 million package to protect the vulnerable species.
Ecology
Nov 26, 2020
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Native frogs had hard year, faced fires and harsh ecology
The 2019/20 Australian bushfires killed over 1 billion animals. Our frog species used their secret super powers to survive, but they still face extinction.
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