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After 120 years of conservation efforts, Yellowstone bison are a single breeding population, researchers discover
Researchers from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have discovered that...
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Genetic mixing: The secret to killer whale resilience and adaptability
An international team of marine biologists have published research in Molecular Ecology that shows the benefits...
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Ancient DNA reveals 6,000 years of the lives of Antarctic penguins
Analysis of sedimentary ancient DNA has illuminated 6,000 years of the lives of Adélie penguin colonies...
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Moth collected in 1855 is key to describing 11 new species
Scientists at the Natural History Museum (NHM), London, have discovered that a long-overlooked moth specimen in...
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Ancient amphibians bounced back from Earth's greatest mass extinction by exploiting freshwater prey, study suggests
Ancient frog relatives survived the aftermath of the largest mass extinction of species by feeding on...
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Zooplankton study reveals how rising temperatures could lead to population crashes
Researchers at Rice University have uncovered a critical link between rising temperatures and declines in a...
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Discovery of stromatolite-like biofilms in thermal waters sheds light on ancient ecosystems
Hungarian researchers have discovered unique bacterial communities in thermal waters that may help unravel the development...
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Giant clone of seaweed discovered in the Baltic Sea
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have discovered that what was previously thought to be a...
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A looming global threat: H5N1 virus decimates wildlife, disrupts ecosystems and endangers human health
We live in an era when human activities are negatively modifying the world at alarming rates....
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Deep-sea expedition reveals low-oxygen depths of Red Sea host unexpected life
An exploratory expedition describes two deep-sea, low-oxygen ecosystems in the Red Sea, including some surprising fish....
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Dicamba drift: New use of an old herbicide disrupts pollinators
An herbicide may "drift" from the agricultural fields where it's sprayed and harm weeds that grow...
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1,400 species found in guts of Asian hornets, highlighting their invasive impact
A study of Asian hornets has found about 1,400 different species in their guts.
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Sea otters help kelp forests recover—but how fast depends on where they are
When sea otters were reintroduced along the coastlines of islands in Southern California and British Columbia,...
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New species of tiger swallowtail butterfly identified in eastern North America
A research team has identified a new species of tiger swallowtail butterfly living in eastern parts...
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Organohalogen compounds in whale blubber provide window into marine habitats for 11 species
Comprehensive screening analysis of organohalogen compounds in blubber samples of 11 toothed whale species stranded on...
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Research taps into sugary secrets of plant nectar to bite back against mosquito-spread disease
In a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, working with...
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Drone captures narwhals using their tusks to explore, forage and play
The narwhal (Monodon monoceros), an iconic whale of remote Arctic waters, is widely known for its...
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Scientists rewrite the rules of swarming locusts
A study recently published in Science has found that classical models of collective behavior fail to...
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Midwestern field trials suggest overuse of rootworm-resistant corn reduces farmers' profits
An analysis of data covering 12 years and 10 U.S. Corn Belt states reveals that farmers...
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World's oldest juniper shrub discovered in Finland—annual rings suggest it's 1,647 years old
Researchers from the University of Padua in Italy found a juniper at Utsjoki in Finnish Lapland,...
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Conservation focusing on birds of a feather may have mixed results
Conservation strategies are turning back the doomsday clock in threatened Florida-Scrub Jays—but not without caveats, a...
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Reptiles choose risky food sources when energy levels are low, study finds
Animals have to make strategic decisions when foraging, especially when they are very hungry. One of...
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Shark removal a thorny issue for coral reefs
A new study suggests that the removal of predatory fish such as sharks from coral reefs...
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Polar bear cubs emerging from their dens for the first time: New study captures rare footage
Researchers from Polar Bears International, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, the Norwegian Polar Institute, and the...