Habitats and conservation
African wildlife numbers down 80 percent since 1970
A comprehensive biodiversity survey reveals steep drops in monitored African vertebrates alongside localized conservation gains.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
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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 ·
Ocean life
Giant sea spiders produce blue light in the deep ocean
Researchers have confirmed that two species of deep-sea spiders off the Australian coast generate their own blue glow using leg tissue.
Phys.org ·
Ocean life
Reef sounds attract coral and fish larvae
Underwater audio recordings help guide young marine creatures toward artificial structures designed to rebuild damaged habitats.
Phys.org ·
Ocean life
Cold triggers mortal aging in freshwater polyp
A study reveals how cold temperatures induce sexual reproduction, metabolic shifts, and aging in an otherwise immortal hydra species.
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Habitats and conservation
Mine chemical leak triggers fish deaths in Zambia
Zambian authorities investigate a toxic spill linked to a copper mine that caused fish deaths and contaminated the Kafue River in Chingola district.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
Wild mammals
British wildlife to appear on future banknotes
A nationwide public vote selected four native creatures to replace historic figures on the next generation of British paper currency.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Ocean life
Atomic fallout helps reveal histories of stranded whales
Scientists examining growth layers in teeth from five stranded cetaceans have discovered new clues about their lifespans, diets, and habitats.
Phys.org · · 2 min read
Wild mammals
Carcass feeding brings wild habits to captive lions
An Australian study finds that serving whole animal carcasses on a feast and fast routine prompts zoo lions to mirror wild behavioral cycles.
ScienceDaily · · 2 min read
Wild mammals
Australian newsreader remembered for wildlife rescue work
Tributes for the late broadcaster Richard Morecroft highlight his dedication to nursing an orphaned flying fox pup while anchoring television bulletins.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Birds
Scientists examine dead seabirds after River Tyne spill
Necropsies at a marine laboratory explore whether birds ingested plastic nurdles that spilled following a vessel collision at the Port of Tyne.
BBC News · · 1 min read
Insects and pollinators
Butterfly beauty shapes scientific and conservation focus
A study reveals that colourful butterflies receive more research and funding while duller, threatened species are frequently overlooked.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Wild mammals
UK youth breed harvest mice at home for release
A project led by teenagers invites children in Devon to raise captive harvest mice to help rebuild wild populations facing steep decline across Britain.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
