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Swan populations grow 30 times faster in nature reserves, shows study

Populations of whooper swans grow 30 times faster inside nature reserves, new research shows.

Plants & Animals

Mar 13, 2023

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Cross-fostering experiment reveals genetic basis of mouse communication

Vocal behaviors in animals are highly conserved, though specific vocalization features can vary within and between species. There are big questions about environmental influences, genetic inheritability, and social learning ...

Evolution

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Mar 10, 2023

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'Noah's Ark for plants' hits major milestone: 40,000 plant species now banked at Kew's Millennium Seed Bank

A world-leading seed conservation program led by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is celebrating a major milestone today in its efforts to preserve rare, threatened, and important wild plants. As of March 1, the Millennium ...

Plants & Animals

Mar 9, 2023

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What do messy lawns have to do with bee food? A bee expert explains

Bees—honey bees and wild bees alike—are in trouble. Wild bee populations may have declined by 23% across the United States, according to one 2015 study that modeled their abundance between 2008 and 2013. Another study ...

Plants & Animals

Mar 8, 2023

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Wheat's ancient roots of viral resistance uncovered

The DNA sequence of a gene in wheat responsible for resisting a devastating virus has been discovered, providing vital clues for managing more resistant crops and maintaining a healthy food supply.

Molecular & Computational biology

Mar 6, 2023

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As bird flu surges in Europe, race is on to stop the spread

With tens of millions of poultry culled every year to contain avian influenza, scientists are rushing to find new ways to protect flocks from infection and avert a human pandemic. Researchers are learning important lessons ...

Veterinary medicine

Mar 6, 2023

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Case study of rare, endangered tortoise highlights conservation priorities for present, future World Wildlife Days

Though wildlife trafficking has been effectively disrupted since the first World Wildlife Day—established 50 years ago today via the 1973 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) of Wild Fauna and ...

Plants & Animals

Mar 3, 2023

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Earlier take-off could lead to fewer bumblebees and less pollination

With the arrival of spring, bumblebee queens take their first wing beat of the season and set out to find new nesting sites. But they are flying earlier in the year, as a result of a warmer climate and a changing agricultural ...

Plants & Animals

Mar 2, 2023

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