Ocean life
Mantis shrimp visual pigments act as reversible switches
A study reveals that marine crustaceans possess self-resetting pigments capable of detecting far-red light under shifting underwater conditions.
Phys.org · · 2 min read
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Insects and pollinators
Bogong moth swarms appear on Australian weather radar
Massive insect flights moving across eastern Australia are generating weather echoes normally caused by precipitation as the animals head toward the Alps.
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Habitats and conservation
Damselflies return to restored Hertfordshire woods
A three-year conservation initiative across seven nature reserves has successfully brought new insect species to the local woodlands.
BBC News ·
Reptiles and amphibians
Forgotten fossil reveals new clawed dinosaur
A century-old museum specimen from Britain provides the first proof that megaraptoran predators once lived in Europe before spreading south.
ScienceDaily ·
Ocean life
Dozens of new deep-sea species found off Argentina
Scientists analyzing marine life from an underwater canyon identified 57 previously unknown animals alongside evidence of plastic waste.
Mongabay ·
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Wild mammals
Seal pups arrive at Cumbrian nature reserve
Two new grey seal pups have been spotted at a nature reserve in Cumbria, marking the twelfth consecutive year the animals have bred there.
BBC News · · 2 min read
Wild mammals
Scavengers select carcass parts by nutrition, not chance
New research shows dingoes and eagles target fat-rich areas first, shifting diets seasonally like diners at a selective buffet rather than random feeders.
Phys.org · · 2 min read
Birds
Castle Espie transfers captive birds to other UK reserves
Rising expenses, bird flu outbreaks, and new border checks prompted the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust to move its collection and refocus the reserve.
BBC News · · 1 min read
Wild mammals
Pine marten damages thatched roof in Angus glen
A tradesperson restoring a roundhouse near the Cairngorms discovered an exploratory hole left by a mustelid living in the Scottish glen.
The Guardian · · 2 min read
Birds
Research sheds light on New Zealand forest penguins
Long-term monitoring in Fiordland reveals that elusive crested penguins nest alone in dense woods and undertake massive oceanic journeys to feed.
The Guardian · · 2 min read
Insects and pollinators
Essential oil sprays fail to control cockroach nests
A University of Kentucky study finds botanical sprays quickly eliminate individual roaches upon contact but fail to eradicate hidden indoor infestations.
Phys.org · · 2 min read
Wild mammals
New book highlights decades of big cat conservation
Wildlife photographer Steve Winter and journalist Sharon Guynup released a new volume showcasing their years tracking wild felines.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
Ocean life
Seagrass fish provide vital nutrients for coastal diets
A study in East Africa shows that meadow-dwelling species provide higher concentrations of essential minerals and fatty acids than nearby coral reef catches.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
