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03-27-2024
Manatee Appreciation Day: Protecting the gentle giants of the sea
Celebrated on the last Wednesday in March, Manatee Appreciation Day is more than just a tribute - it's a global call to protect the gentle giants of the sea.  Manatees have no natural predators, which contributes to their serene demeanor. However, this does not mean they are without threats.  Human activities pose significant risks to manatee populations. Despite these challenges, manatees have shown remarkable resilience, with conservation efforts playing a crucial role in protecting them.  The plight of the manatee Human activities have not been kind to...
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03-01-2024
Dung beetles share their workload with their mates
In the intricate dance of nature, dung beetles stand out...
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03-01-2024
National Pig Day: Honoring the role of an underappreciated animal
In a world where celebrations often revolve around human achievements...
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03-01-2024
Giant green anaconda is a new species in the remote Amazon
Anacondas are solitary predators. They spend much of their time...
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03-01-2024
Anoles are the scuba-diving champions of the lizard world
Anoles have been dubbed as the "scuba-diving” champions of the...
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03-01-2024
Cattle have intricate social lives that aren't readily apparent
An intriguing study conducted by researchers at the City University...
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02-29-2024
The story of how and when humans lost their tails
Imagine a world where humans sported tails, swinging through trees...
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02-29-2024
National Horse Protection Day: Respecting the needs and rights of horses
The horse, a magnificent creature that has been around humans...
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02-29-2024
Shrinking North Atlantic right whales have fewer offspring
A new study by oceanologists from the U.S. and Scotland...
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02-29-2024
Invasive Asian honeybees defy evolutionary expectations
In North Queensland, invasive Asian honeybees (Apis cerana) have surprisingly...
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02-29-2024
How bats navigate a noisy world
In the dense forests of Central and South America, Seba's...
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02-29-2024
Minerals in the ground affect reproductive success in muskoxen
Imagine a world without pharmacies, where expecting mothers have to...
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02-28-2024
Great apes will suffer through frequent and extreme climate events
In the heart of Africa's lush landscapes, a climate crisis...
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