Tag: Wildlife
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These Rare River Dolphins Got Their First Health Check-Up. Here’s What Scientists Found.
Researchers have unveiled the first-ever health assessment of the Araguaian River dolphin, a rare grey and pink-colored species fighting for survival in Brazil’s rapidly changing waterways. These dolphins face threats from fishing, boat traffic, and habitat loss. But new findings suggest they’re holding their ground – for now. A Tale of Two Habitats Scientists carefully…
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Earth’s Butterfly Hotspots Are Under Threat, Scientists Warn
Mountainous regions hold about three-quarters of global butterfly diversity, but global warming could turn these safe havens into ecological traps, scientists fear. Butterflies, colorful symbols of nature’s beauty, are facing a hidden crisis. A fascinating new study reveals that their richest habitats, concentrated in high-elevation regions, are uniquely threatened by climate change. Published in Nature…
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Baby Sharks’ Secret Superpower: Fast Healing, Even In Warming Ocean
Newborn reef sharks are survival machines, according to a study tracking their ability to heal from minor injuries without sacrificing growth. And warmer waters might even give them a boost. Researchers followed neonatal blacktip reef and sicklefin lemon sharks in French Polynesia and Seychelles, uncovering how these pups thrive despite some rough starts. Injured Baby…
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Tigers Once Roamed A Vast Kingdom. Now Scientists Map Their Lost World.
Researchers have discovered that tigers once ruled a kingdom spanning 11.5 million square kilometers — larger than the entire United States. Using 70,000 historical records, fossil evidence, and advanced climate modeling, scientists mapped the big cats’ original indigenous range.
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How Supporting Communities Helps Wildlife And People Get Along
In northern Tanzania, where zebras and lions roam near villages, a new study reveals that offering communities education, healthcare, and livestock vaccines can significantly improve their willingness to live alongside wildlife. The research, published in Human Dimensions of Wildlife, focused on the Burunge Wildlife Management Area (BWMA), a critical wildlife corridor between Tarangire and Manyara…
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These Endangered Horse Clones Mark A World First
In a groundbreaking effort to save the endangered Przewalski’s horse (Equus przewalskii), scientists have successfully cloned two healthy males from cells frozen in 1980. The clones, named Kurt (born 2020) and Ollie (born 2023), are genetic copies of a stallion named Kuporovitch , whose rare genes could help strengthen the species’ shrinking gene pool. Why…
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How Strong Zebra Moms Help Babies Survive Harsh Dry Seasons
A new study found that zebra mothers play a big role in helping their young survive during long dry seasons. The research focused on plains zebras, a type of zebra that lives in Africa, and looked at how well young zebras survived when food and water were scarce. Survival Challenges for Young Zebras The study…
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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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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…