Lizards, mice, bats and other vertebrates are important pollinators, too
Although less familiar as flower visitors than insect pollinators, vertebrate pollinators are more likely to have coevolved tight relationships of high value to the...
In zebrafish, the cholera bacterium sets off a surprising flush
Researchers experimenting with live zebrafish witnessed a 200 percent increase in the strength of intestinal contractions soon after exposure to the cholera-causing bacterium Vibrio...
Climate change promotes the spread of mosquito and tick-borne viruses
Scientists find that global warming has allowed disease-bearing insects to proliferate, increasing exposure to viral infections.
Predicting an insect community structure based on genomic variation in a tree species
Researchers have discovered a rule to predict an arthropod community structure based on the genomic variation in a foundation tree species.
New insights into how a virus-blocking bacterium operates in mosquitoes
New research reveals details of the mechanism by which the bacterium Wolbachia blocks viruses in mosquito cells, suggesting that it reduces viral replication inside...
Biologists document the secondary extinction of a disease-carrying mosquito following rat eradication on Palmyra...
The Asian tiger mosquito -- carrier of such diseases as dengue, yellow fever, Rift Valley fever, Chikungunya and Zika -- appears to have vanished...
Researchers track down ‘forged’ superfoods
Chia seeds, Moringa powder, Açai or Goji berries, the list of foods with alleged health benefits is increasing constantly. Health-conscious consumers love “superfoods” that...
When every fish counts: Genetic tools can ensure accuracy of identification of endangered fish
Genetic analysis showed about one-third of endangered delta smelt were misidentified in surveys of the Yolo Bypass. Their study found that genetic tools can...
Grey squirrels beat reds in ‘battle of wits’
Problem-solving powers may help to explain why grey squirrels have taken over from native red squirrels in the United Kingdom, according to new research.
Texas’ first federally endangered mussel species
Scientists are working to understand the ecology and taxonomy of Texas' first federally endangered mussel species.
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
A report by 43 wildlife experts warns that without changes now, many of Earth's most iconic species will be lost forever.
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Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
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Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs
He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
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Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico
The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
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10 magical places saved by endangered species
In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
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