Tiger geckos in Vietnam could be the next species sold into extinction
While information about the conservation status of the tiger gecko species is largely missing, these Asian lizards are already particularly vulnerable to extinction. A...
Climate change is a threat to dolphins’ survival
An unprecedented marine heatwave had long-lasting negative impacts on both survival and birth rates on the iconic dolphin population in Shark Bay, Western Australia....
Tracking sludge flow for better wastewater treatment and more biogas
Study finds the flow behavior of sewage sludge can be used as a tool to gauge how quickly organic matter is dissolving at high...
A bald gene finding
Hairlessness in dogs can be the result of deliberate breeding or, in certain breeds, a defect. A recent study describes a gene variant in...
Cleaning up oil using magnets
In the future, it could be possible to remove oil spills on the surface of the ocean by using magnets. An interdisciplinary group of...
Scientists confirm first report of egg parasitoid in Africa to fight fall armyworm
Scientists have confirmed the first report of an egg parasitoid Telenomus remus in Africa which could prove an important biological weapon in the fight...
Juice plant pathogen could be treated with newly identified antibacterial agent
There's nothing like a glass of orange juice to start the morning, but prices have soared as the Florida citrus industry fights a citrus...
66-million-year-old deathbed linked to dinosaur-killing meteor
Paleontologists have found a fossil site in North Dakota that contains animals and plants killed and buried within an hour of the meteor impact...
Proposed reintroduction of the Eurasian lynx to Scotland
Experts have used an innovative approach to model the proposed reintroduction of the Eurasian lynx to Scotland.
Sweeping census provides new population estimate for western chimpanzees
A sweeping new census estimates 52,800 western chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes verus) live in eight countries in western Africa, with most of them found outside...
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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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