Wild mammals
South African cheetah survey finds just 83 mature adults
A comprehensive census across vast unprotected lands indicates the predators face severe isolation, prompting calls for endangered status.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
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Ocean life
Cephalopod brain evolution tied to folded DNA structure
A study reveals how three-dimensional chromosome reorganization helped octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish develop intricate nervous systems.
Phys.org ·
Insects and pollinators
Dracula ant brains mature before adulthood
A study of Stigmatomma pallipes shows workers develop fully grown brains as pupae, enabling them to hunt immediately after emerging.
Phys.org ·
Reptiles and amphibians
Aldabra tortoise population reaches 180,000 on atoll
A multiyear survey shows the wild reptile group has made an extraordinary comeback, though rising seas and invasive predators still pose long-term risks.
The Guardian ·
Birds
Darwin's rheas return to Chilean Patagonia
Rangers in southern Chile are preparing to reintroduce thirteen Darwin's rheas to expand wild populations across protected Patagonian grasslands.
Mongabay ·
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Insects and pollinators
Mosquito outbreak in Los Angeles pushes virus cases higher
Unusually warm weather and invasive species have triggered high insect numbers and raised health risks throughout the region.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Wild mammals
Ugandan chimp community divided by lethal conflict
Long-term research at Kibale National Park reveals how a record-sized group of wild apes fractured into rival factions over several years of fatal clashes.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Habitats and conservation
Study reveals why some wildlife habitats thrive
Researchers found that community leadership and traditional knowledge help vulnerable wildlife and ecosystems beat environmental odds.
Phys.org · · 1 min read
Habitats and conservation
Tobago resort plan sparks concern over turtle nesting beach
A proposed 200-room luxury hotel project at Rocky Point faces pushback from conservationists worried about critical sea turtle nesting habitat.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Birds
House martins leave Britain for migration
Departing flocks leave British skies behind as mysterious routes toward Africa highlight migration wonders and ecological pressures.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Birds
Painting wind turbine blades cuts bird deaths
A Spanish wind farm experiment shows that coating a single rotor blade in dark paint significantly lowers fatal avian collisions.
Mongabay · · 2 min read
Habitats and conservation
Novel species mixes prompt rethink of conservation goals
Researchers argue that conservation must adapt to novel ecosystems rather than trying to preserve past conditions as climate shifts reshape habitats.
Phys.org · · 1 min read
Birds
Nightjar wings balance agile hunting with migration
Wind tunnel tests show European nightjars produce thrust on upstrokes while sacrificing high-speed lift to maneuver after prey.
Phys.org · · 2 min read
