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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
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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
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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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Male cricket songs spark more socializing among female crickets, study finds
Within the last decade or two, the vast majority of Hawaiian field crickets (Teleogryllus oceanicus) have lost the ability to create their mating song due to a mutation affecting the male crickets' wings. This mutation, referred ...

Hidden in sacred forests: Microendemic gecko discovered in Madagascar
A new gecko species, Paragehyra tsaranoro, has been discovered in Madagascar's Tsaranoro valley. As a microendemic species, it is restricted to only three small forest fragments in the region. This small species is under ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 24, 2025
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Scientists call for urgent policy reform to accelerate cross-border coral restoration efforts
An international team of coral scientists is calling for urgent regulatory reform to support assisted gene flow (AGF)—a powerful tool to boost coral resilience—before climate change causes further reef decline and irreversible ...
Ecology
Jul 24, 2025
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Satellite imagery detects illegal fishing activity, shows strict protections work
Illegal fishing is a global problem that threatens the health of ocean ecosystems and the economic viability of the fishing industry. Marine protected areas (MPAs)—zones set aside to safeguard marine life—are a key tool ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 24, 2025
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Leaping sturgeon provide a show for nature lovers on Maine rivers
The Kennebec River in Maine's capital city of Augusta is known for its population of Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon. The fish sometimes leap completely from the water, as at least one did on Wednesday.
Ecology
Jul 24, 2025
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