Tag: Nature
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Whale Songs Are Surprisingly Similar To Human Language, Study Finds
A new study has revealed that humpback whale songs share a surprising statistical pattern with human language. Researchers found that these whale songs follow the same kind of frequency distribution as words in human speech, a pattern known as a “Zipfian distribution.” This discovery suggests that cultural transmission, learning from others, plays a key role…
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How Long-Distance Pathways Help Elephants Survive Climate Change
Asian elephants are facing big changes due to climate shifts, but a new study shows that long-distance corridors — stretches of land that connect different habitats — are helping these giant animals survive as their environment changes. A Changing Climate Climate change is making life harder for Asian elephants. Rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns…
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Scientists Discover Three New Frog Species In The Andes
A team of scientists has made an exciting discovery in the eastern Andes mountains: three brand-new species of torrent treefrogs. These frogs belong to a group called Hyloscirtus bogotensis and were found in different parts of the mountain range. The researchers carefully studied the frogs’ DNA, body features, and even their calls to confirm that…
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The Puerto Rican Parrot’s Great Comeback
The Puerto Rican parrot, one of the world’s most endangered birds, is making a comeback, but scientists say its survival still depends on human help. A new study reveals that conservation efforts have boosted the population from just 13 birds in 1976 to 686 in 2021. However, hurricanes and low reproduction rates in the wild…
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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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Scientists Pitch New Idea For Saving Lonely Pandas
Panda researchers think they may have found the key to help save the giant panda population in China’s Daxiangling Mountains. A new study shows that releasing captive-bred pandas into the wild can help these adorable black-and-white bears thrive. The Problem: Isolated Panda Populations Giant pandas are a beloved symbol of wildlife conservation, but many of…
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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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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,…