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04-22-2024
Saving parrots in the illegal wildlife trade with DNA technology
Parrots, renowned for their vibrant colors and remarkable imitative abilities, are increasingly targeted by illegal wildlife trade operations. A forensic project led by scientists at The Australian National University (ANU) aims to bring perpetrators to justice, protect parrots, and safeguard global health. DNA toolkit to track illegal parrot trade Dr. George Olah, chief investigator at the ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society, is leading the development of a comprehensive DNA database designed to revolutionize parrot conservation efforts. This database, drawing inspiration from INTERPOL's I-Familia (which utilizes...
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11-06-2019
Interacting with animals can significantly reduce stress
Many universities have initiated "Pet Your Stress Away" programs to...
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11-04-2019
Birds with darker wing feathers have increased flight efficiency
New research from Ghent University in Belgium has revealed that...
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11-02-2019
Detection dogs help sniff out and identify invasive plants
Detection dogs have been trained to sniff out explosives, drugs,...
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11-02-2019
Could scorpion toxin be the key to non-addictive pain killers?
Scorpion toxin – specifically, a chemical isolated from the venom...
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11-02-2019
Having a dog can improve your cardiovascular health
The Kardiozive Brno 2030 study was designed to investigate the...
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11-02-2019
The release of exotic pets threatens local ecosystems
Exotic pets can be found in homes throughout the world....
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11-01-2019
The obesity epidemic also extends to cats, study finds
The obesity epidemic also extends to cats, study finds. A...
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11-01-2019
Biodiversity suffers when new species are introduced to island ecosystems
Many of the oceanic islands that arise from undersea volcanoes...
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10-31-2019
Monkeys play an important role in bringing tropical forests back to life
Monkeys play an important role in bringing tropical forests back...
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10-31-2019
Sharks are threatened by fishing boats in their natural hunting zones
Sharks are threatened by fishing boats in their natural hunting...
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10-31-2019
Critically endangered turtles are being poached for jewelry
The Hawksbill turtle has a strikingly beautiful shell that has...
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10-29-2019
Government plan to manage wild horse populations comes under fire
As I have previously reported, management of wild horses in...
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