Tag: Environment
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Candid Cameras Catch Wildlife Being Wild
Using remote trail cameras, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been capturing the hidden lives of wildlife. The candid images of bobcats, black bears, and elusive owls reveal fascinating behaviors while keeping human disturbance to a minimum. Great Horned Owl: Nighttime Ninja A great horned owl at Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge shows off…
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Personality Matters: How Social Squirrels Are Shaping Forests
In a world racing to adapt to climate change, trees face a daunting challenge: moving to cooler areas fast enough to survive. But they’re not alone. Gray squirrels, with their bushy tails and bold personalities, might be the unsung heroes in this race. A new study published in Global Ecology and Conservation reveals how squirrel…
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Eco-Heroes Have A New Plan To Save Grizzly Bears
A group of conservation organizations has released a new plan to help grizzly bears survive and thrive in the Northern Rockies. The report, A New Vision for Grizzly Bear Recovery in the Northern Rockies, explains how to reduce human-bear conflicts, protect habitats, and ensure a future for these bears. “Grizzly bears were never meant to…
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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,…
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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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How Naughty Cows Are Harming Endangered Species
A new report says cows are damaging streams and habitats that endangered animals need to survive in Arizona and New Mexico. The Center for Biological Diversity says the U.S. government is not doing enough to protect these areas. What’s Happening? For eight years, scientists studied over 2,400 miles of land and water in the Southwest.…