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......»»
Study suggests climate change likely impacted human populations in the Neolithic and Bronze Age
Human populations in Neolithic Europe fluctuated with changing climates, according to a study published October 25, 2023 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Ralph Großmann of Kiel University, Germany and colleagues......»»
Study finds hidden trees across Europe: A billion tons of biomass is overlooked today
Trees isolate carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, benefit wildlife, and biodiversity and make us humans happy. Perhaps you're lucky enough to have trees in your backyard, outside your window, or in a nearby park. Forests aren't the only place where f.....»»
Wildlife biologist explains bat myths
It's officially spooky season: Nights are creeping in earlier. A fall chill has descended. Skeletons and witches and jack-o-lanterns dot every street......»»
First confirmed cases of avian influenza in the Antarctic region
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in brown skua populations on Bird Island, South Georgia—the first known cases in the Antarctic region......»»
Who were the first modern humans to settle in Europe?
Before modern humans settled definitively in Europe, other human populations left Africa for Europe beginning approximately 60,000 years ago, albeit without settling for the long term. This was due to a major climatic crisis 40,000 years ago, combine.....»»
To find out how wildlife is doing, scientists try listening
A reedy pipe and a high-pitched trill duet against the backdrop of a low-pitched insect drone. Their symphony is the sound of a forest, and is monitored by scientists to gauge biodiversity......»»
Heat waves harm bird reproduction on agricultural lands, research suggests
Bird populations are in rapid decline across North America. While climate change is just one of the many factors influencing North American birds, its effects are significant and can interact with other stressors, such as habitat loss. A team of Univ.....»»
Growers, consumers want "wildlife-friendly" plants, but researchers say education is needed
Growers want to produce wildlife-friendly plants, and consumers want to buy them, at least in theory, new University of Florida research shows......»»
DNA shows where Washington culvert replacements helped spawning salmon
To help struggling salmon populations, the state of Washington is legally required to replace hundreds of culverts that divert streams under roadways. The state transportation department is replacing old, rusting metal pipes with broad, concrete prom.....»»
Atlantic hurricanes now twice as likely to strengthen from weak to major intensity in 24 hours, researchers suggest
Atlantic hurricanes may now be more than twice as likely to strengthen from a weak Category 1 hurricane to a major Category 3 or stronger hurricane in a 24-hour period than they were between 1970 and 1990, suggests a paper published in Scientific Rep.....»»
Invasive plant species threaten 66% of India"s natural areas
Invasive plant species management in India has historically been constrained by a lack of information regarding the spread of invasions. So to combat this, scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India were forced to come up with a unique solution......»»
Research tracking map shows wildlife polluted by flame retardants on massive scale
More than 150 species of wild animals across every continent are contaminated with flame retardant chemicals, according to a new map tracking peer-reviewed research worldwide......»»
Special wildlife exits on busy roads help protect endangered ocelots
The Texas ocelot (Leopardus pardalis albescens) is endangered due to historic hunting, habitat loss, inbreeding, and traffic collisions. Today, only between 50 and 80 ocelots remain in the U.S., exclusively in Willacy and Cameron counties in southern.....»»
Stress wrecks male big brown bat fertility during breeding season
Even on a good day the environment can be wildly unpredictable, from unexpected gusts of wind to food scarcity, and as humans continue to edge out the natural world, the stress on wild populations is increasing......»»
Study shows the best way to save giraffes is to support wildlife law enforcement and end poaching
Iconic animals such as giraffes can be flagship species for conservation because of their charisma and popularity among the public. A new study explored the various threats to giraffe populations, and how specific human actions can mediate those thre.....»»
Apple AirPods & Beats plunge to $89 with Amazon Prime Day deals
Apple AirPods, Beats and Bose headphones are on sale at Amazon right now, with prices as low as $89. Even new AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C are marked down to the lowest price on record for the October Prime Day event.Save on AirPods this Fall Prime Day,.....»»
Study shows birds disperse eaten insects" eggs
Relationship patterns among flightless stick insects suggest that birds disperse the eggs after eating gravid females. Lab experiments previously suggested the possibility, but a new genetic analysis of natural populations in Japan by Kobe University.....»»
Study shows wild pig populations in US can be managed
Recent conservation efforts have proven effective at controlling wild pig populations in the Southeastern United States, according to new research from the University of Georgia's Savannah River Ecology Laboratory and Warnell School of Forestry and N.....»»
Colorado secures the first wolves for reintroduction from Oregon
Oregon will provide the first gray wolves for Colorado's voter-mandated reintroduction of the species, wildlife officials announced Friday after a months-long search for a state willing to provide the canine before a Dec. 31 deadline......»»
Bear that charged two boys in Colorado Springs euthanized
A bear that charged two boys in a Colorado Springs open space was euthanized, and its cubs tranquilized, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials announced Friday......»»