One of the largest studies on wildlife activity—involving more than 220 researchers, 163 mammal species and 5,000 camera traps worldwide—reveals that wild animals react differently to humans depending on where the animals ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 18, 2024
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In 1991, a strange thing happened in the wilds of Tanzania's Serengeti National Park.
Plants & Animals
Jan 31, 2019
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In ancient Egypt, various deities were portrayed as animals. Thoth, the god of learning and wisdom was represented by a hamadryas baboon. Baboons, probably held in captivity in Egypt, were mummified as votive offerings after ...
Archaeology
Oct 24, 2023
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The world's largest terrestrial conservation area is located in southern Africa and covers 520,000 square kilometers spanning five countries. A study from the University of Zurich now shows that the endangered African wild ...
Plants & Animals
May 7, 2021
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The oldest known seeds from a watermelon relative, dating back 6,000 years to the Neolithic period, were found during an archaeological dig in Libya. An investigation of these seeds led by biologist Susanne S. Renner at Washington ...
Evolution
Aug 1, 2022
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Although pesticides are a standard part of crop production, Michigan State University researchers believe pesticide use could be reduced by taking cues from wild plants.
Evolution
Apr 24, 2019
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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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Feeding birds in winter is one of the nation's most popular wildlife-watching activities, yet many ornithologists say it's often more rewarding for people than for birds. And it might even put wild birds at risk.
Ecology
Feb 5, 2019
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A highly pathogenic avian influenza has been spreading in the U.S., making headlines as the price of eggs soared at the start of the year and fears of the next zoonotic pandemic creep into popular media. A University of Maryland ...
Veterinary medicine
Apr 19, 2023
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An international research team led by scientists at Georgetown University has found that humans might give viruses back to animals more often than previously understood.
Ecology
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