Ocean life
Dogfish blood reveals unexpected hormone
Canadian scientists discovered traces of cortisol in spiny dogfish sharks, challenging decades of biological assumptions about marine predators.
Phys.org · · 1 min read
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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.
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Ocean life
How open ocean animals rely on groups to survive
Researchers reveal how food scarcity, predator threats, and moving water drive diverse marine species to band together across vast offshore waters.
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Birds
Tropical bird diversity drops sharply in cities
A global study reveals that equatorial cities lose far more avian species than northern settlements, disrupting an ancient biodiversity pattern.
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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 ·
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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
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
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
Ocean life
Toxic bloom kills thousands of Australian sharks and rays
A deadly marine event off South Australia wiped out over 8,000 elasmobranchs, threatening endemic species and disrupting local coastal ecosystems.
The Guardian · · 2 min read
Insects and pollinators
How fruit fly brains coordinate threat displays
Researchers at Caltech identified distinct brain pathways that repurpose wing and leg actions to let male fruit flies challenge rivals.
Phys.org · · 1 min read
Birds
Tuna commission declines new safeguards for seabirds
Delegates in Brussels mapped high-risk zones for thirteen albatross species but delayed mandatory mitigation rules for longline fishing vessels.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
Ocean life
Protected US sharks are captured for foreign aquariums
A regulatory exemption allows commercial suppliers to remove sand tiger sharks from Delaware Bay and export them to aquatic facilities across the globe.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
