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Tropical fishes on the move survive better with temperate neighbors
As tropical fishes colonize new habitats in temperate oceans, made available to them because of ocean warming, researchers have found that those who shoal alongside neighbors that are native to the area learn behaviors that ...
Ecology
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Students discover sunflower sea stars keep kelp-hungry urchins at bay
Sea urchins have no brains or hearts. But put them in the proximity of the unmistakable sunflower sea star, and somewhere in their pin cushion-like body, they sense trouble. That's the main finding of a new study by ecologists ...
Plants & Animals
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Science by the millions: How everyday people are revolutionizing global biodiversity research with tech
A frog croaks from a walking trail. A hiker snaps a photo and uploads it to iNaturalist. That single act—one person, one amphibian and one click—feeds into a growing global dataset that scientists now use to map shifting ...
Plants & Animals
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Florida allowed capture of threatened giant manta ray for overseas aquarium
Denis Richard watched five men heave a giant manta ray from the waters off Panama City Beach and plop it into a pool on their boat deck.
Plants & Animals
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New method detects toxic blue-green algae in lakes before blooms form
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a powerful new method to detect harmful blue-green algae in freshwater lakes. Their method, which involves advanced mass spectrometry technology, can identify toxin-producing ...
Ecology
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Livestock and lions make uneasy neighbors: How a fence upgrade helped protect domestic and wild animals
Protecting livestock in areas where large carnivores (like lions) live is increasingly important as human land use expands, wildlife habitat shrinks, and climatic changes reshape the ways in which humans and wildlife interact. ...
Ecology
20 hours ago
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World's smallest snake makes big comeback
A snake so small it could be mistaken for a worm has been spotted in Barbados, nearly two decades after it was thought to have been "lost" to science.
Plants & Animals
Jul 27, 2025
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Predicting genomic adaptation to climate change in teak, a valuable tropical tree species
Climate change is significantly affecting forest ecosystems through rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events. Tropical forests are particularly vulnerable to these ...
Ecology
Jul 26, 2025
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Hidden black and white feathers found to intensify blue and yellow bird plumage
Birds are perhaps the most colorful group of animals, bringing a splash of color to the natural world around us every day. Indeed, exclusively black and white birds—such as magpies—are in the minority.
Plants & Animals
Jul 26, 2025
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Scuba diving tourism dollars flow into ocean protection and local communities worldwide
The global scuba diving tourism industry generates up to around $20 billion US per year, finds a study published in Cell Reports Sustainability. This revenue helps boost local economies by employing local people and supports ...
Ecology
Jul 25, 2025
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Gorillas adjust aggression based on personal needs and group social dynamics
Nonhuman animals can adapt the intensity and direction of aggression to suit their individual needs and social contexts, according to a recent study.
Plants & Animals
Jul 25, 2025
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Global Soil Biodiversity Observatory begins to take concrete shape to protect life below ground
Expanding efforts to measure, monitor and protect soil biodiversity around the world will intensify further with the establishment of the Global Soil Biodiversity Observatory, to be led by the Food and Agriculture Organization ...
Ecology
Jul 25, 2025
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Illegal fishing in marine protected areas—satellites and AI show most bans are respected
Marine protected areas cover more than 8% of the world's oceans today, but they can get a bad rap as being protected on paper only.
Ecology
Jul 25, 2025
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As oceans warm, tropical fish are moving south. New friendships may be helping them survive
When you think about climate change in our oceans, you may picture coral bleaching, melting sea ice, or extreme weather events. But beneath the ocean's surface, another quiet shift is underway. Australia's tropical fish are ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 25, 2025
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Citizen scientists help count Galapagos marine iguanas using drone images
Nearly 14,000 volunteers took part in the citizen science project Iguanas from Above, helping to count endangered Galapagos marine iguanas through an online survey—and in doing so, contributed to the preservation of this ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 25, 2025
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Deep-sea fish confirmed as a significant source of ocean carbonate
A new study offers the first direct evidence that deep-dwelling mesopelagic fish, which account for up to 94% of global fish biomass, excrete carbonate minerals at rates comparable to shallow-water species. The findings validate ...
Ecology
Jul 25, 2025
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Colorado's wolves roam farther into northwest corner of state, new map shows
At least one of Colorado's collared wolves moved deeper into the northwest corner of the state in July, a new map released by state wildlife officials shows.
Plants & Animals
Jul 25, 2025
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Rare purple sea creature found on SoCal beach: Could warming waters be the reason why?
Oceanographer Anya Stajner was enjoying a sunset walk along the La Jolla Shores beach when a vibrant violet pop of color caught her eye in the sand.
Plants & Animals
Jul 25, 2025
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A bull moose is blocking a New York mountain trail. Wildlife researchers don't know why
A big bull moose has spent the summer lingering around a popular Adirondack mountain hiking trail, prompting New York state wildlife officials to close the path as they monitor the potentially ailing animal.
Ecology
Jul 24, 2025
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Forest census over 96 years shows loss of tree diversity and resilience
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have analyzed 96 years of forest census data to better understand ecological changes and inform management practices.
Plants & Animals
Jul 24, 2025
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