Christmas Island reptile-killer identified
With wild populations decimated, Lister's gecko and the blue-tailed skink only exist in captivity. Researchers have discovered a bacterium, which could cause their potential...
Declining caribou population victim of ecological chain reaction
A new study comparing decades of environmental monitoring records has confirmed that Canada's caribou are not faring as well as other animals like moose...
Chemical processes identified as key to understanding landslides
A new study results are based on investigations of repeated mass movements and are expected to benefit planning, maintenance, and development of transportation infrastructure...
Four lichen species new to science discovered in Kenyan cloud forests
Some of the newly described lichen species from the Micarea genus may be unique to the biodiversity hotspot that is the Taita Hills in...
Harbor porpoises attracted to oil platforms when searching for food
A large gathering of fish tempts harbour porpoises to search for food around oil and gas platforms, even though the noise from these industrial...
How environmental exposures before conception may impact fetal development
A new report suggests older age and alcohol consumption in the year leading up to conception may have an impact by epigenetically altering a...
Polystyrene waste is everywhere
Scientists have discovered a green, low-energy process to break down polystyrene, a type of plastic that is widely used in foam packaging materials, disposable...
Giraffe biology
The giraffe is a truly puzzling animal. With its exceptional anatomy and suite of evolutionary adaptations, the giraffe is an outstanding case of animal...
Algae growing on dead coral could paint a falsely rosy portrait of reef health
Algae colonizing dead coral are upending scientists' ability to accurately assess the health of a coral reef community, according to new work from a...
Double-duty catalyst generates hydrogen fuel while cleaning up wastewater
Hydrogen is a pollution-free energy source when it's extracted from water using sunlight instead of fossil fuels. But current strategies for 'splitting' or breaking...
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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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