After California’s 3rd-largest wildfire, deer returned home while trees were ‘still smoldering’
While many animals have adapted to live with wildfires of the past -- which were smaller, more frequent and kept ecosystems in balance across...
Intriguing insect fossils preserved in amber
What zoologists have discovered in samples of ancient amber -- insect larvae with unusual morphologies and larvae of early flying insects.
Reducing vessel activity key to southern resident killer whale survival
Reducing ship speed and noise levels would increase the probability that endangered West Coast southern resident killer whales will spend more time hunting for...
Ancestors of whale sharks in Panama may come from distant waters
Genetic population connectivity study of the endangered whale shark in Pacific Panama provides important baseline data for conservation efforts.
The early bird gets…the truffle? Birds hunt for fungi, too
Scientists used to think that only mammals sought out truffles, but a new study shows that birds also pursue these underground fungi. The researchers...
‘Trade-offs’ between wellbeing and resilience
There can be 'trade-offs' between increasing human wellbeing and improving the resilience of societies and ecosystems, researchers say.
Heatwaves like ‘the Blob’ could decrease role of ocean as carbon sink
Researchers have found the two-year heatwave known as 'the Blob' may have temporarily dampened the Pacific's 'biological pump,' which shuttles carbon from the surface...
Behavioral synchronization in complex societies of feral horses
Scientists used a drone and a multi-agent computerized system for complex social structure modeling to test, for example, whether individuals in a herd of...
Plant from plastics: Bio-based polymers can be transformed into fertilizer
Bioplastics can be chemically recycled into nitrogen-rich fertilizers in a facile and environmentally friendly way, as recently demonstrated. Their findings pave the way towards...
Giant pandas’ distinctive black and white markings provide effective camouflage, study finds
The high-contrast pattern of giant pandas helps them blend in with their natural environment.
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
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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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