Tag: Biodiversity
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Over 800 New Species Found By Ocean Scientists
A team of scientists from all over the world has discovered 866 new species living in the ocean. This effort, called the Ocean Census, is the biggest global project to find and study new ocean life. It is led by The Nippon Foundation and Nekton, two organizations that work to protect and understand the ocean.…
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The Epic Wind-Powered Journey Of These Australian Moths
The bogong moth (Agrotis infusa) is a small but incredibly important insect in Australia’s alpine ecosystem. Every year, millions of these moths migrate from lowland breeding areas to the cool mountain regions of southeastern Australia to escape the summer heat. These moths are a crucial food source for many animals, including the endangered mountain pygmy-possum,…