Birds
Crows outpace humans and monkeys in decision-making speed
Study finds crows make visual choices in under a quarter second while maintaining high accuracy, revealing unique neural mechanisms
Phys.org · · 1 min read
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Reptiles and amphibians
New egg-eating snake discovered in Ethiopia
Biologists have identified a distinct reptile in the southern highlands that relies on bird eggs and faces pressure from human persecution.
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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
World's largest penguin colony plunges by two-thirds
A drastic collapse among chinstrap penguins on an Antarctic island signals growing ecosystem vulnerability linked to shifting ocean temperatures.
The Guardian ·
Reptiles and amphibians
New crocodile species found in the Sphinx’s limestone
Fossils recovered a century ago from the rock used to build the Great Sphinx belong to a long-snouted crocodile species new to science, researchers say.
Mongabay ·
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Habitats and conservation
Habitat more important than climate for Finnish wildlife
Researchers find habitat composition explains species distribution better than climate across Finland's regions and species groups.
Phys.org · · 1 min read
Wild mammals
Climate change threatens Australia's kangaroo species
Scientists warn that worsening droughts, fires and heatwaves are pushing kangaroos toward extinction, especially smaller species.
Mongabay · · 2 min read
Wild mammals
Iconic Sri Lankan elephant's death spurs protection measures
Kavantissa, a beloved wild elephant known for never harming humans, was killed by a gunshot wound, prompting urgent conservation measures in Sri Lanka.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
Birds
Visual deterrents lower seabird bycatch in gillnets
Rotating buoys and bird-shaped kites significantly cut down accidental drownings of diving seabirds off the English coast.
Mongabay · · 2 min read
Ocean life
Rainbow sea slug spreads to Cornwall with warming seas
A flashy nudibranch normally found off Spain and Portugal is turning up in southern England as seas warm, delighting rockpoolers.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Wild mammals
Mother bats' hearts race at sound of their own pups
New research shows Japanese house bat mothers experience immediate physiological arousal when hearing isolation calls from their biological offspring.
Phys.org · · 2 min read
Insects and pollinators
Wasp nest removed from wildlife trust office
A nature reserve manager allowed insects to shelter inside her workspace for months before dismantling the structure once the colony moved away.
BBC News · · 1 min read
Habitats and conservation
English estate records over 5,000 wildlife species
Surveys at Cambridgeshire's Wimpole Estate reveal rare bats and insects thriving despite severe regional drought and ongoing habitat pressures.
BBC News · · 1 min read
