12-04-2023
Bird feeding benefits people as much as birds
Ashley Dayer, an associate professor in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation at Virginia Tech, is challenging the traditional view of bird feeding as an activity solely beneficial for birds. In a recent study, Dayer emphasizes the significance of bird feeding not only for avian populations but also for human wellbeing. This perspective invites a broader discussion on integrating bird feeding into public policy and guidance. Human aspect of bird feeding Dayer's approach brings a novel dimension to wildlife management by considering the human aspect alongside...
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02-04-2017
Dying whale found with 30 plastic bags in its stomach
Recycle, recycle, recycle. We hear it all the time, but...
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02-03-2017
Yellowstone wild bison slaughter causes outcry
Officials insist that it’s necessary to prevent wild bison from...
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02-03-2017
Move over, cats: ancient Egyptians also worshipped baboons
Much like YouTube users today, the ancient Egyptians worshipped cats....
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02-02-2017
Low oxygen levels delayed evolution by 2 billion years
It seems that we all could have been here 2...
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02-02-2017
Red-footed tortoises have tremendous long-term memories
As the old saying goes: “An elephant never forgets.” Well,...
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02-01-2017
Females evolved beauty as tool for defense, status symbol
In some species, the males evolved beauty. Male peacocks have...
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01-31-2017
New animal testing method saves lab mouse lives
New animal testing method saves lab mouse lives. According to...
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01-31-2017
Scientists: shark DNA may hold the key to curing cancer
In the “X-Men” comics and movies, Wolverine has the unique...
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01-30-2017
Scientists suggest a new flu vaccine for your dog
Next winter, you may not be the only one heading...
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01-30-2017
Hamsters fed corn become carnivorous cannibals
Hamsters fed corn turn from cute and cuddly into something from...
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01-30-2017
Mercury levels in fish may rise with global temperatures
The mercury is rising, in more ways than one. As...
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01-28-2017
Activists: wall on U.S.-Mexico border will damage environment
Building a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border would be an...
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