Measuring conservation in a way that counts
A new study raises questions on whether current conservation science and policy for protected areas could be saving more biodiversity—with political and economic expediency often having taken precedence in the past......»»
Chew on this: Personalized health care for mountain gorillas
A mountain gorilla walks in the forest of East Africa's Virunga Volcanoes conservation area. It stops at a piece of wild celery, sits down, and begins to chew. It strips the vegetable's fibrous threads through its teeth, extracting the fleshy, juicy.....»»
Despite the myth, deer are not an ecological substitute for moa and should be part of NZ"s predator-free plan
The impact of deer on Aotearoa New Zealand's natural environment is never far from the headlines. Most recently, the Southland Conservation Board highlighted the damage the introduced species was doing to native forest on Rakiura Stewart Island......»»
Mountain gorilla population growth related to group density and female movements
New research from the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, just published in the journal Animal Conservation, analyzes more than 50 years of demographic data to examine factors influencing variability in the growth rate of the mountain gorilla population and wh.....»»
Murder of Johannesburg sex workers shows why South Africa must urgently decriminalize the trade
The decomposed bodies of six women, four of whom were identified as sex workers, were recently discovered at a panel beating factory in Johannesburg. A 20-year-old man has been charged with six counts of murder. The case highlights, again, the risks.....»»
Drones show potential to improve salmon nest counts
Struggling salmon populations could get some help from the sky. A Washington State University study showed that drone photography of the Wenatchee River during spawning season can be effective in estimating the number of rocky hollows salmon create t.....»»
Continuous biomarker monitoring with single molecule resolution by measuring free particle motion
Being able to precisely monitor concentrations of biomolecules—important for following diseases and adjusting treatments—requires not only highly specific and sensitive sensors, but also that measurements can take place continuously, over long pe.....»»
Fat flightless parrot left out of New Zealand"s Bird of the Year vote because it"s too popular
Voting for New Zealand's Bird of the Year opened this week, as conservation organisation Forest & Bird kicked off its annual quest to find Aotearoa's favourite avian. However, this year there is a notable absence on the ballot. The country's beloved.....»»
Beyond humans—mammal combat in extreme environs
A new study from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), Colorado State University, and the National Park Service indicates previously unknown high altitude contests between two of America's most sensational mammals—mountain goats and bighorn shee.....»»
Why critically endangered female whales struggle to reproduce
The North Atlantic right whale is currently one of the most endangered whale species, listed as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)......»»
Too little, too late: Study examines why the Endangered Species Act fails
Since its passage in 1973, the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) has been the strongest law to prevent species extinctions in the United States, and has served as a model of conservation policy to other nations......»»
Letting farmland recover may let air quality recover, too
The USDA's Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) promotes sustainable agricultural practices to improve habitat, soil and water quality. It may have an unintended benefit of improving air quality, too, according to new research published in GeoHealth, w.....»»
2022 US State of the Birds report reveals widespread losses of birds in all habitats—except for one
A newly released State of the Birds report for the United States reveals a tale of two trends, one hopeful, one dire. Long-term trends of waterfowl show strong increases where investments in wetland conservation have improved conditions for birds and.....»»
Chromosome-scale genome of a gentle giant enables insights into the genetic health of a threatened population
The Aldabra giant tortoise is one of only two giant tortoise species left in the world, and it is currently on the threatened list. Conservation efforts are underway, but more and better tools to improve the chance of long-term success are greatly ne.....»»
Documenting the world"s crop diversity and making it available
Genebanks play an important role in the long-term conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. Out of 1,800 genebank collections worldwide, more than 600 are in Europe. This vast array of crop diversity can be exploited to make o.....»»
How To Read A Digital Caliper | Things You Should Know
When it comes to taking precise measurements of small objects, nothing beats a digital caliper. This tool is highly accurate, more so than measuring tapes or rulers, making it indispensable for both home and commercial applications. It is also easi.....»»
How To Clean Digital Calipers | Things You Should Know
Even the best digital caliper won’t function properly if you don’t take proper care of it. Digital calipers are a must-have for professionals and hobbyists alike as they come in handy for measuring depth, inner diameter (I.D.), and outer diamet.....»»
New genetic variation from old and exotic varieties for environmentally friendly wheat cultivation
Gene banks worldwide make an important contribution to the conservation of biological diversity. In the Federal Ex situ Gene Bank at the IPK Leibniz Institute alone, more than 150,000 old varieties are preserved. In addition to negative traits, old a.....»»
How hair dye is helping conservation of Australian sea lion population
An innovative new project is using human hair dye on Australian sea lions at Carnac and Seal Islands off the coast of Perth to track and learn about the local population......»»
Red kite chicks born during droughts are scarred for life: The hidden threat of climate change to wildlife conservation
Take a drive down England's M40 motorway and chances are you'll see a large bird with a forked tail overhead searching for roadkill: the red kite......»»
Bentley Bentayga EWB goes long on comfort
Updates to the popular Bentley model prove that it's what's on the inside that counts. The 2023 EWB emphasizes legroom and seating options......»»