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Goodbye northwestern crow, hello Mexican duck
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Non-tobacco plant identified in ancient pipe for first time
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Catastrophic disease events in marine mammals mostly caused by viruses
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A new character for Pokémon? Novel endemic dogfish shark species discovered from Japan
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Protected areas worldwide at risk of invasive species
Protected areas across the globe are effectively keeping invasive animals at bay, but the large majority of them are at risk of invasions.
Genetic outcomes of great gray owl population in four states
When compared to some other bird species, researchers found that great gray owls seem to have lower genetic diversity. However, there's no evidence that...
Sea snakes have been adapting to see underwater for 15 million years
A study has for the first time provided evidence of where, when and how frequently species have adapted their ability to see in color.
Can e-learning help stem the threat of invasive alien species such as Japanese Knotweed?
E-learning could be a crucial tool in the biosecurity fight against invasive alien species such as Japanese Knotweed, Zebra Mussels and Signal Crayfish according...
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To: The people of Washington, DC, and particularly to the current occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
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