Reptiles and amphibians
Leatherbacks expand nesting range in Ecuador
A study records an unprecedented nesting season in Ecuador, suggesting eastern Pacific leatherbacks may be responding to changing ocean conditions.
Phys.org · · 2 min read
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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.
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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 ·
Ocean life
Chinook salmon return after Klamath River dam removals
Thousands of migrating salmon quickly repopulated hundreds of miles of newly opened habitat after barriers were dismantled in Oregon and California.
Mongabay ·
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.
Mongabay ·
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Habitats and conservation
£6m grant boosts Scotland’s rare rainforest restoration
A major funding injection will help revive Atlantic rainforest ecosystems and local communities across Scotland’s west coast.
BBC News · · 1 min read
Birds
Sparrows’ evening chorus brings back memories in Spain
A traveler recounts how the familiar sounds of house sparrows roosting in Spain evoked childhood nostalgia after decades away.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Birds
Upper Laguna Madre Bird Nesting Island Cleanup
Every spring, the islands of the Upper Laguna Madre near Corpus Christi, Texas come alive with nesting waterbirds. Terns, herons, egrets, black skimmers…
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · · 1 min read
Insects and pollinators
Bali project links firefly recovery to organic farms
A Bali conservation effort is breeding native fireflies while helping nearby farmers replace pesticides and restore the insects’ habitat.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
Birds
UK parakeets face public hunting push amid debate
A proposed legal change could allow widespread shooting of ring-necked parakeets, sparking controversy over invasive species management.
The Guardian · · 2 min read
Reptiles and amphibians
Lizard Scent Marks Linked to Rivalry, Not Seduction
A study on wall lizards reveals that male chemical signals are more influential in territorial battles than in directly attracting females for mating.
Phys.org · · 2 min read
Birds
Tropical cities lose more bird species to urbanization
A new study finds tropical urban areas lose three times more bird diversity than cities at higher latitudes, with specialized species most affected.
Phys.org · · 2 min read
Insects and pollinators
Insects play vital roles beyond being food for animals
From habitat creation to disease control, insects provide essential services that sustain vertebrate species and ecosystems.
Phys.org · · 1 min read
