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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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11-18-2020
Vertebrate populations are not in a global state of decline
Despite previous reports that vertebrates are in a global state...
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11-17-2020
Migratory animals live faster and die younger than their relatives
In a study of nearly 1,300 mammal and bird species,...
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11-16-2020
Songbirds abandon offspring early, but it's for their own good
In a new study from the University of Illinois, experts...
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11-16-2020
Mercury is carried in fish carcasses to the deepest parts of the ocean
Sinking fish carcasses carry toxic mercury pollution from the surface...
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11-16-2020
Dog ticks prefer human hosts in hotter weather conditions
Dog ticks that transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) are...
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11-15-2020
Mammal defaunation is wiping out valuable ecosystem services
Experts at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil...
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11-13-2020
Tropical birds handle heat stress much better than expected
As global warming continues at an uncertain pace, scientists have...
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11-12-2020
Dogs take their owners' preferences into consideration
A team of researchers at the Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)...
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11-12-2020
Animals consider a range of factors before fighting
Researchers at the University of Exeter have investigated the dynamics...
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11-08-2020
Scientists explore why and where birds molt their feathers
Millions of birds set out on a migratory journey each...
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11-06-2020
The geographical ranges of most animals are shrinking worldwide
The compounding effects of climate change and human development have...
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11-06-2020
Great tits can adapt to climate change, but only to a point
Global warming could have dire consequences for species that depend...
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