Humans like to discover. Presented with something we've never seen before, most of us will be compelled to explore and learn more about it. The same can't exactly be said for our closest living relatives—the great apes. ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 15, 2023
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Wildlife authorities have detected avian botulism at California's resurgent Tulare Lake, raising concerns about potential die-offs during fall bird migrations.
Ecology
Aug 12, 2023
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The largest permanent lagoon in drought-hit southern Spain's Donana natural park, home of one of Europe's largest wetlands, has completely dried out for the second summer in a row.
Environment
Aug 11, 2023
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Watermelon is a globally significant agricultural product, both in terms of the total amount produced and the total economic value generated.
Biotechnology
Aug 11, 2023
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Vultures are often associated with death, but some vulture species are themselves at risk of extinction. What can their fate tell us about the interaction between humans and the natural world in our time?
Ecology
Aug 11, 2023
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Feeding wild birds in backyards was already known to be extremely popular in many parts of the northern hemisphere and in Australia, despite being strongly discouraged. But the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns led to a dramatic ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 6, 2023
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Human-wildlife conflicts are a challenge for authorities in African countries where people live near protected areas. Programs for communities to participate in wildlife tourism and share its benefits have been put forward ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 4, 2023
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Interest in local bird feeding appears to have ramped up in countries all over the world during the pandemic lockdowns, even in countries not historically noted for bird feeding practices, according to a study published August ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 2, 2023
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For years, the Balkan lynx has struggled to survive as deforestation destroyed its habitat and poachers targeted the elusive mountain cat along with the animals it relies on for food.
Ecology
Aug 2, 2023
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Humans have trained domestic animals for thousands of years, to help with farming, transport, or hunting.
Plants & Animals
Aug 2, 2023
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