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Restoring predators, restoring ecosystems: Yellowstone wolves and other carnivores drive strong trophic cascade
A new study reveals the profound ecological effects of wolves and other large carnivores in Yellowstone...
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World's rarest marsupial shows signs of recovery after near extinction
A new review has documented the remarkable journey of Australia's most critically endangered marsupial, the Gilbert's...
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Whale poop contains iron that may have helped fertilize past oceans
The blue whale is the largest animal on the planet. It consumes enormous quantities of tiny,...
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Antarctic 'Hoff crab' males grow bigger claws to compete for mates around hot vents
New research has revealed that a hairy crustacean—dubbed "The Hoff crab" when it was discovered in...
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Big moms make big impact—half of the coral trout caught on Great Barrier Reef found to be from marine reserves
A new study has found that nearly half the coral trout caught on the Great Barrier...
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Estuary bacteria offer hope for pollutant detoxification in saline waters
Scientists from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have identified a...
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Pet flea treatments may be harming wildlife—but owners can help
Toxic substances used in flea and tick treatments pet owners give to their dogs and cats...
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AI-powered analysis uncovers marine herbivores' impact on eelgrass disease spread
Eelgrass, a type of flowering seagrass found in temperate zones around the world, provides habitat for...
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Scientists solve the mystery of sea turtles' 'lost years'
Using satellite trackers, scientists have discovered the whereabouts of young sea turtles during a key part...
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Decades of agricultural research lead to biodiversity gains and improved sustainability
New, groundbreaking research shows how, at a local scale, agricultural research and development led to improved...
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Human influence has led to loss of dialects in chimpanzees, long-term study suggests
A new study, conducted on wild chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes verus) in Taï National Park, Côte d'Ivoire,...
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How eye saccades enable mammals to simultaneously chase prey and navigate through complex environments
How do predators use their vision to both navigate through the terrain while tracking prey running...
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Thin leaves and strong roots gain ground in response to climate change
A recent study published in the Journal of Ecology, led by the UAB and CREAF, analyzes...
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How African farmers are adapting to mountain climate change
A new international study highlights the severity of climate change impacts across African mountains, how farmers...
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Decoding a butterfly's travel map: Scientists find globetrotting not in genes
Painted lady butterflies are world travelers. The ones we encounter in Europe fly from Africa to...
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Identifying venom genes of parasitoid wasps: Successful parasitism without immediate host death
Parasitoid wasps, belonging to the family Hymenoptera, deprive their insect and spider hosts of nutrition. These...
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Climate warming leads to more frequent tree reproduction at expense of growth, long-term study suggests
A new long-term study reveals alarming insights into the impact of climate change on the European...
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Scientists hope these tiny froglets can save their species
It was quite the journey for such tiny froglets: traveling thousands of miles from the forests...
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Grasslands study finds increasing fertilizer use drastically reduces the number of flowers and insects
A new study by researchers at the University of Sussex and Rothamsted Research published on Jan....
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Scientists discover how cyst nematodes attack sugar beet crops
People love the taste of sugar beets' primary byproduct: white sugar. Soilborne cyst nematodes—parasitic, microscopic worms—enjoy...
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Grasshoppers' size shifts reveal climate change winners and losers
As insect populations decrease worldwide in what some have called an "insect apocalypse," biologists are desperate...
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Rats! More rodents are infesting cities as scientists say warmer temperatures mean more rat babies
Rat infestation in many world cities appears to be soaring, especially in Washington, and a new...
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Genomic evidence confirms white shark liver is on Australian killer whales' menu
For the first time, DNA evidence has confirmed killer whales in Australia hunted a white shark...
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Optimized in vitro fertilization techniques to boost Caribbean coral restoration efforts
A study published in PeerJ unveils refined techniques for in vitro fertilization (IVF) in four key...