Incubator or barrier? Exploring the links between agriculture, biodiversity and the spread of pathogens
Many pathogens, including the virus that causes COVID-19, are thought to have originated in wild animals before spilling into human populations.
Many pathogens, including the virus that causes COVID-19, are thought to have originated in wild animals before spilling into human populations.
Ecology
Sep 18, 2023
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Large numbers of elephants from Zimbabwe's biggest national park are moving to neighboring Botswana in a search for water, a spokesman said Monday.
Plants & Animals
Sep 18, 2023
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Chlamydia is a major threat to koala populations across Australia. This bacterial disease infects between 20% and 90% of individuals in koala populations. It's a major cause of the rapid decline of many wild populations, ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 14, 2023
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Like it or not, there are lots of good arguments for eating insects—both in animal feeds and on human plates. You can farm them with much less land, water and feed than the likes of cows and sheep. Their greenhouse gas ...
Ecology
Sep 12, 2023
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Research led by Arizona State University, Tempe, has looked into how urbanization, species traits and environmental factors interact to shape urban wildlife communities. This research is essential for effective conservation ...
Mast seeding is a periodic phenomenon where plants, notably trees, synchronize their production to yield a large volume of seeds. For years, scientists have been intrigued by the reasons behind this synchronous reproductive ...
Ecology
Aug 22, 2023
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As biodiversity declines and causes reductions in the genetic variation of animals, historic genomes offer clues for conservation.
Ecology
Jul 27, 2023
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A Charles Darwin University (CDU) study shows for the first time how animal biodiversity can be measured for assessing how well an ecosystem has been restored.
Plants & Animals
Jul 26, 2023
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A new study published in CABI Reviews suggests that the impact of climate change on animals will be "multi-faceted" with "cascading effects" across five welfare domains, including nutrition, environment, behavior, physical ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 20, 2023
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As long as humans have existed, they've killed animals. But the necessity of some types of animal killing are now questioned by many. So can humans ever stop killing animals entirely? And if not, what's the best way forward?
Ecology
Jul 10, 2023
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