The good news and bad news about the rare birds of Papua New Guinea
The rainforests of Papua New Guinea are home to one of the richest bird populations in the world. But many are threatened by logging and palm oil farming.
Ecology
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Climbing trees reveals a housing shortage for tree-rats and other endangered animals
Estimates of tree hollows—which form the houses of several endangered species in northern Australia—are much too high, researchers at Charles Darwin University in the Northern Territory have found.
Plants & Animals
Jan 10, 2020
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Victory for vulnerable whale sharks at Pacific meeting
Asia and Pacific nations agreed at a meeting in the Philippines on Wednesday to take steps to protect whale sharks in a victory for the world's largest fish, officials said.
Ecology
Dec 5, 2012
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Fin whale songs shed light on migration patterns
A Curtin University-led research team has uncovered valuable information on the migration patterns of the fin whale, as well as where they breed and feed, which will help aid in the monitoring and protection of the species.
Ecology
May 25, 2022
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World-first research will save koalas
The "holy grail" for understanding how and why koalas respond to infectious diseases has been uncovered in an Australian-led, world-first genome mapping project.
Plants & Animals
Apr 9, 2013
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Establishment of induced pluripotent stem cells from endangered avian species
Japan extends from north to south, resulting in a huge diversity of climate and environmental conditions. Various endemic species have evolved in Japan as a result of their ability to adapt to diverse environmental conditions. ...
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 27, 2022
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Climate change and drought threaten small mountain streams in the Sierra Nevada
Small mountain streams and the vibrant ecosystems they support were hit hard by the historic California drought of 2012 to 2015. Researchers monitoring aquatic life in Sierra Nevada streams observed significant declines in ...
Ecology
Mar 22, 2019
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New use of limited data helps prevent species loss
A team of researchers have discovered that studying small groups of wildlife and how they share scarce resources in particular environments can be critical to preventing wide-spread species loss.
Ecology
Feb 6, 2018
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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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Rare rabbit could be at risk in NC, and scientists are rushing to collect its poop
Research in North Carolina involving rabbit poop could help protect a vulnerable species in the state, wildlife officials said.
Plants & Animals
Mar 12, 2024
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