Tag: Conservation
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UM Students Eye Animal Behavior Through Camera Traps on a Montana Hillside
Fieldwork in Montana: UM students deploy camera traps to study wildlife behavior On a sunlit hillside in northwest Montana, a small team of University of Montana students gathers around a tree, threading a sturdy strap and adjusting the angle of a motion-activated camera. The scene could be mistaken for a routine nature hike, but for…
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Humans Driving Extinctions at Rates Not Seen Since the Dinosaurs, Scientists Warn
Humanity’s Role in a Rapid Biodiversity Crisis New research synthesizing decades of environmental data and paleobiology suggests that humans are triggering the most rapid biodiversity loss since the asteroid wipeout that ended the age of the dinosaurs. While the current pace of species extinctions is extraordinary, scientists say we have not yet crossed the threshold…
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Humans Driving Extinctions On a Scale Not Seen Since the Dinosaurs, Scientists Warn
Human activity pushes biodiversity toward a historic crossroads New research suggests that human activity is triggering an extinction episode on a scale not seen since the dinosaur era. While not yet classified as a true mass extinction, scientists say the current rate of species loss is extraordinarily high and could become irreversible if biodiversity loss…
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Humans Driving Extinctions On a Scale Not Seen Since Dinosaurs, Scientists Say
Human activity may trigger the greatest extinction event since the dinosaurs New research synthesizes decades of environmental data and expert workshops to argue that human activity is driving biodiversity loss at a pace that rivals the most dramatic extinction events in Earth’s history. While the study stops short of labeling today’s declines as a true…
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10 Animals That Have Hundreds (or Millions) of Babies at Once
Introduction: A Strategy Based on Numbers In the natural world, some species rely on sheer numbers to survive. By producing hundreds or even millions of offspring at once, these animals increase the odds that a portion will reach adulthood despite predators, disease, and harsh environmental conditions. Here are ten remarkable examples of prolific breeders, from…
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10 Animals That Reproduce in Massive Litters
Introduction: The Power of Numbers in the Animal World In the wild, not every offspring survives, but many species rely on sheer numbers to ensure the next generation. From ocean giants to tiny rodents, some animals release hundreds or even millions of eggs and offspring in a single reproductive event. Here are ten remarkable examples…
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iEcology Reveals How Invasive Carpobrotus Blooms Longer Abroad, Helping Coastal Invasions
Introduction: A New Look at Coastal Invasions Through iEcology Scientists at the University of Galway, collaborating with researchers across Ireland, the Czech Republic, Spain, Australia, and the United States, have unveiled a striking pattern in the spread of the colourful carpobrotus. By analyzing more than 1,700 Instagram photos and citizen science records, they show that…
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Well-managed Solar Farms Could Boost UK Bumblebees, Study Finds
Introduction: A New Ally in Bumblebee Conservation Bumblebees are more than just a familiar sight in the English countryside; they are essential pollinators for wild flora and many crops. As European bumblebee populations face declines from habitat loss, climate change, and disease, researchers are exploring innovative strategies to support these vital insects. A recent study…
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Mitochondrial Genome of Plasmodium pitheci in Bornean Orang-utans Reveals Close Relations Within Orang-utan Malaria Lineages
Background: Orang-utan malaria and the Plasmodium pitheci discovery Malaria in non-human primates (NHP) spans a diverse genus, with Plasmodium species infecting a broad host range. Among Asian NHPs, orang-utans (Pongo spp.) harbor Plasmodium pitheci and Plasmodium sylvaticum, parasites historically identified by morphology but lacking validated molecular characterization until now. The present work focuses on the…
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Pitheci Mitochondrial Genome Illuminates Orangutan Malaria Lineage
New mitochondrial genome sequence of Plasmodium pitheci from Bornean orangutans The mitochondrial (mt) genome of Plasmodium pitheci, the malaria parasite morphologically identified in Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus), has now been sequenced and analyzed, providing a crucial genetic reference for this Asian NHP malaria lineage. This study fills a long-standing gap in molecular characterization, moving beyond…