Scientists strategize for better conservation plans
Endangered and invasive species may be better managed in the future with new techniques.
How plants cope with iron deficiency
Researchers have discovered a new switch that plants use to control their responses to iron deficiency,
Lettuce show you how to restore oil-soaked soil
Engineers have fine-tuned a method to restore oil-soaked soil to fertility while eliminating toxic hydrocarbons.
Warmer water, chemical exposure influence gene expression across generations in a coastal fish
Warmer water temperatures, combined with low-level exposure to chemicals already known to be harmful to aquatic life, influence the expression of genes in the...
Endangered sharks being eaten in UK
Endangered species of hammerhead and dogfish are among the sharks being sold as food in the UK, researchers have revealed.
Miscanthus with improved winter-hardiness could benefit northern growers
The cold-sensitivity of Miscanthus, a perennial biomass crop, has limited its adoption in northern climes, but new research shows a way forward for would-be...
Visual guide to identify invasive self-cloning tick
Researchers have created a visual guide to help identify and control the Asian longhorned tick, which transmits a fatal human disease in its native...
Dangerous bee virus might be innocent bystander
Researchers have found that the relationship between the Varroa mite and virulence of a virus of honey bees, has been misunderstood. The study challenges...
Why large forest fires may not be a big threat to some endangered animals
A new study shows that certain endangered owls may continue to persist and even flourish after large forest fires.
For endangered lemurs, internet fame has a dark side
A ring-tailed lemur named Sefo became an internet sensation in 2016 when a video of him demanding back scratches from two boys was viewed...
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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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Do you see a devil in this orchid?
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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