Wildlife populations plunge 73% since 1970: WWF
Wild populations of monitored animal species have plummeted over 70 percent in the last half-century, according to the latest edition of a landmark assessment by WWF published on Thursday......»»
Researchers develop implantable device that can record a collection of individual neurons over months
Recording the activity of large populations of single neurons in the brain over long periods of time is crucial to further our understanding of neural circuits, to enable novel medical device-based therapies and, in the future, for brain–computer i.....»»
Tiny ant species disrupts lion"s hunting behavior
In a study published in the journal Science, a team of scientists report that a tiny and seemingly innocuous invasive ant species is changing tree cover in an East African wildlife area, making it harder for lions, the world's most iconic predator, t.....»»
Wildlife smoke may curb movement, sociability of woodpeckers
Human-driven climate change has helped transform many forests into kindling: A 2016 study found that greenhouse-aided warming and drought had more than doubled the area of fire-susceptible forest in the western U.S. since the mid-1980s. And of the Ca.....»»
Research maps potential risks to iconic marine wildlife
The areas used by six threatened marine megafauna species overlap with a myriad of human activities in the waters of Australia's north west, a collaborative study led by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) has revealed......»»
Beloved mountain lion dies crossing same California highway where her one of her cubs was killed
Wildlife and nature enthusiasts are grieving a famous mountain lion after it was hit by a car and killed while crossing a highway in Southern California......»»
Study offers rare long-term analysis of techniques for creating standing dead trees for wildlife habitat
Ecologists have long known that standing dead trees, commonly referred to as snags, are an important habitat element for forest dwellers and act as a driver of biodiversity......»»
In the Galapagos, urban finches fare better against vampire fly
Scientists are working hard to thwart a blood-sucking fly that is decimating populations of the charismatic finches that helped Charles Darwin formulate the theory of evolution......»»
Experiment shows how predator mass mortality events affect food webs
Over the last century, die-offs of animal populations, known as mass mortality events (MMEs), have increased in frequency and magnitude. The scale of these events can be staggering: billions of dead fish, hundreds of thousands of dead mammals and bir.....»»
Ally: Net income way down in Q4; auto applications set record in 2023
Ally Q4 earnings: Net income fell 73 percent year over year in the fourth quarter to $76 million, though the plunge was driven in part by the company's pending sale of Ally Lending to Synchrony. Ally 2023 full-year earnings: Auto finance credit appli.....»»
Study finds bigfoot sightings correlate with black bear populations
The big conclusion: "If bigfoot is there, it could be a bear." Enlarge / Black bears will frequently stand on their hind legs, which may increase their misidentification. (credit: Wirestock) The idea that North America.....»»
Scientists discover southern Africa"s temps will rise past rhinos" tolerance
Southern Africa contains the vast majority of the world's remaining populations of both black and white rhinoceroses (80% and 92%, respectively). The region's climate is changing rapidly as a result global warming. Traditional conservation efforts ai.....»»
Insect populations flourish in the restored habitats of solar energy facilities
Bumblebees buzz from flower to flower, stopping for a moment under a clear blue Minnesota sky. Birds chirp, and tall grasses blow in the breeze. This isn't a scene from a pristine nature preserve or national park. It is nestled between photovoltaic (.....»»
Researchers warn of global threat to crops as insecticide resistance emerges in bluegreen aphids
For the first time, researchers in Australia have documented insecticide resistance in field-collected populations of bluegreen aphids, Acyrthosiphon kondoi—a worldwide pest of pulses and other legume crops......»»
8 skydivers jump off hot air balloon before plunge kills four aboard, officials say
8 skydivers jump off hot air balloon before plunge kills four aboard, officials say.....»»
Sharks killed at alarming rates despite regulations: study
Global shark populations are plummeting despite worldwide efforts to curb mass killings for their fins, researchers said in a new report showing that more needs to be done to protect one of the ocean's apex species......»»
Animal sounds in most nature documentaries are made by humans. How they do it and why it matters
Wildlife documentaries like the BBC's recent series, Planet Earth III, are renowned for offering breathtaking images of animals in their natural habitats. You'd be forgiven for thinking these shows offer an unmediated portrayal of these animals—an.....»»
From Wildfires to Melting Sea Ice, the Warmest Summer on Record Has Had Cascading Effects across the Arctic
Climate change is already disrupting lives in the Arctic, and the warmest summer on record will certainly have an enormous impact on the people and wildlife of the region.....»»
Predicting which US city populations will grow and which will fall by 2100
A trio of environmental engineers at the University of Illinois Chicago, has used census data and an annual demographics survey to make predictions about U.S. city population growth or decline in the years leading up to 2100......»»
Climate change spells disaster for termite-loving numbats
Australia is known for its wonderous and unique wildlife. But, just like the rest of the world, Australia is expected to get even hotter due to climate change. This could spell disaster for many of the marsupials that call the drier regions of the co.....»»
Scaling up urban agriculture: Research team outlines roadmap
Urban agriculture has the potential to decentralize food supplies, provide environmental benefits like wildlife habitat, and mitigate environmental footprints, but researchers have identified knowledge gaps regarding both the benefits and risks of ur.....»»