Tag: Ecology
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Study Reveals Surprising Trends About How Wolves And Lions Hunt
A new global study has uncovered key patterns in the kill rates of large terrestrial carnivores, shedding light on how these predators hunt and impact their ecosystems. The research analyzed kill rates across a variety of species, revealing notable differences between social and solitary carnivores. What Scientists Found One of the study’s major findings is…
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How Scientists Are Using Drones To Study Wild Animals
Scientists are finding new ways to use drones to study wildlife without getting too close and disturbing the animals. A recent scientific review suggested drone technology has been a big boost for how scientists monitor animal health, behavior, and the environment. The Challenge of the ‘Air Gap’ One of the biggest challenges in using drones…
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Pikas Are Getting Bolder Around Humans, Study Finds
A new study reveals that Japanese pikas, small rabbit-like animals living in Daisetsuzan National Park, are changing their natural behaviors because of human presence. The Study Researchers compared pikas in two areas: Key Findings: Why It Matters Pikas rely on alarm calls to avoid predators like foxes and birds. If they stay quiet or ignore…
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How Climate Change Could Crash The World Economy
A groundbreaking study published in Environmental Research Letters underscores the staggering economic toll climate change is set to impose worldwide, with potential losses reaching trillions of dollars by the end of the century. The research, conducted by a team of leading economists and climate scientists, quantifies the devastating financial impact of rising global temperatures and…
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Scientists Warn Many Fungi Face Extinction
Environmental watchdogs are ringing the alarm bell about increasing human threats to fungi. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in March announced that the number of fungi species on its Red List of Threatened Species surpassed more than 1,000 for the first time. This update adds 482 newly assessed fungi, bringing the total…