Wild mammals
Tracking collars reveal vital corridors and breeding grounds for around six million animals navigating shared lands outside South Sudan's protected parks.
Mongabay ·
Wild mammals
A rare breeding success for critically endangered primates highlights the dedication of a small zoo’s conservation efforts in Devon.
BBC News ·
Birds
A recent scientific investigation reveals that waste from penguin colonies nourishes blooms of green algae, causing polar snowpacks to thaw much faster.
The Guardian ·
Birds
Young birds spotted outside their nests are often just learning how to navigate and fly, meaning well-intentioned rescues can do serious harm.
Phys.org ·
Insects and pollinators
Research on hundreds of Darwin wasp species shows that complex parasitic lifestyles evolve repeatedly across lineages but are virtually never reversed.
Phys.org · · 1 min read
Wild mammals
State records show payouts reached two thousand dollars per animal as wildlife agencies pursue aggressive population reduction targets.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Insects and pollinators
North Carolina researchers used genetic barcoding to pinpoint longhorn beetle larvae that feed beneath the soil, posing risks to fruit bushes.
ScienceDaily · · 1 min read
Reptiles and amphibians
Mining-related toxic metal contamination prevents tropical crocodylians from producing the hormonal spikes needed to handle acute environmental dangers.
Phys.org · · 1 min read
Reptiles and amphibians
Wildlife officers safely captured and relocated the young reptile after it surprised staff and customers by walking into a coastal food venue.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Reptiles and amphibians
Raised from tadpoles saved after the black summer bushfires, over fifty frogs have been released back into their native Australian habitat.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Wild mammals
A study of vertebrates suggests cross-body neural pathways developed because evolution adapted sensory circuits around early visual structures.
ScienceDaily · · 2 min read
Reptiles and amphibians
Researchers warn that organized crime rings are targeting the unique Galápagos reptiles despite strict regulations and trade bans.
Mongabay · · 2 min read
