The Norwegian wolf is extinct
There' s no longer any doubt—the wolves found in Norway and Sweden today are actually Finnish, according to extensive studies done on their genetic makeup. Humans wiped out Norway's original wolf population in the wild around 1970......»»
A rhino got pregnant from embryo transfer, in a success that may help nearly extinct subspecies
Researchers say a rhinoceros was impregnated through embryo transfer in the first successful use of a method that they say might later make it possible to save the nearly extinct northern white rhino subspecies......»»
Addressing the future of Norway"s pink salmon
In recent years, the presence of pink salmon in Norwegian rivers has dramatically increased. Fishermen, anglers and researchers alike are concerned that this non-native species could pose a significant threat to native species and ecosystems. Moreove.....»»
IVF breakthrough could revive nearly extinct rhino species
Scientists have carried out the first successful in vitro fertilization of a southern white rhino, a major breakthrough that could pave the way to saving its highly endangered northern cousin......»»
Ancient brown bear genomes shed light on Ice Age losses and survival
The brown bear is one of the largest living terrestrial carnivores, and is widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. Unlike many other large carnivores that went extinct at the end of the last Ice Age (cave bear, sabretoothed cats, cave hyen.....»»
Top cybersecurity concerns for the upcoming elections
In this Help Net Security video, Adam Marrè, CISO at Arctic Wolf, explains how state and local governments must focus on cybersecurity as the 2024 election approaches in the United States. State and local IT and cybersecurity teams usually have few.....»»
Colorado secures next wolf supply source from tribes in another Pacific Northwest state
Native American tribes in eastern Washington will supply up to 15 wolves to Colorado next winter under a new agreement that marks a major step forward for the state's reintroduction efforts......»»
The Megalodon was more slender than depicted in movies, study shows
A new study shows the Megalodon, a gigantic shark that went extinct 3.6 million years ago, was more slender than earlier studies suggested. This finding changes scientists' understanding of Megalodon behavior, ancient ocean life, and why the sharks w.....»»
Dampened desire: Wolf spiders change their mating strategy after it rains
If you hate the rain, you have something in common with wolf spiders......»»
The largest great ape to ever live went extinct because of climate change, study finds
An ancient species of great ape was likely driven to extinction hundreds of thousands of years ago when climate change put their favorite fruits out of reach during dry seasons, scientists reported Wednesday......»»
Were California"s grizzlies really ravenous meat eaters? Not so much, new report shows
Forget what you were taught in elementary school about the supposed ravenous meat-eating grizzly bear: New research has found that California's extinct bear was actually more of a vegetarian......»»
After an 80-year absence, gray wolves have returned to Colorado—how the reintroduction will affect the ecosystem
Gray wolves were reintroduced to Colorado in December 2023, the latest attempt in a decades-long effort to build up wolf populations in the Rocky Mountain states. SciLine interviewed Joanna Lambert, professor of wildlife ecology and director of the A.....»»
New research sheds light on an old fossil, solving an evolutionary mystery
A new research paper published in Biology Letters has revealed that picrodontids—an extinct family of placental mammals that lived several million years after the extinction of the dinosaurs—are not primates as previously believed......»»
The best movies on Peacock right now (January 2024)
The best movies on Peacock in December include Fight Club, Hell or High Water, The Wolf of Wall Street, The Black Phone and even more of your favorite films......»»
5 movies leaving Netflix in December you have to watch
These are the five movies leaving Netflix at the end of December you need to watch. Our picks include The Wolf of Wall Street and Mission: Impossible......»»
Idaho board drops wolf-killing proposals submitted by trapper without ranchers" knowledge
Nearly two months ago, John Faulkner and members of the Peavey family, which owns Flat Top Ranch in the Wood River Valley, learned that an application with their names attached for state dollars to kill wolves would move ahead. But they never knew ab.....»»
The best travel deals in December include Frontier"s unlimited annual pass for $499 and tons of cheap cruises
Get two free days at Universal Studios in Orlando or bring a guest on your Norwegian Cruise Line trip for free. UPDATE: Dec. 20, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EST This post is updated weekly with the latest travel deals on flights, cruises, theme park ti.....»»
Viewpoint: Europe has a wolf problem, and a late Norwegian philosopher had the solution
Europe's "wolf problem" is fast becoming a source of social and political tension. Relative conservation success across the continent has led to calls for action from worried politicians and farming and hunting groups. And the European Commission has.....»»
Scientists may be using a flawed strategy to predict how species will fare under climate change, suggests study
As the world heats up, and the climate shifts, life will migrate, adapt or go extinct. For decades, scientists have deployed a specific method to predict how a species will fare during this time of great change. But according to new research, that me.....»»
Colorado wolf reintroduction to move forward as ranchers" legal effort fails
The reintroduction of wolves in Colorado this month will proceed as planned after a federal judge on Friday 15 Dec. denied ranchers' request to stop the state's efforts to allow for further environmental analysis......»»
New method paves the way for new antibiotics
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) researchers have developed a promising antibiotic candidate against MRSA. Behind the discovery lies a methodology that may be important in the fight against antimicrobial resistance......»»