Conservation
Arctic Exploitation May Harm Animals Large and Small
As the region warms, ignorance about creatures ranging from plankton to whales leaves them vulnerable to human activities
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Conservation
The Camera Will See You Now: New Tech Takes Wildlife Vitals from Afar
Measuring zoo animals’ heart and breathing rates from a distance keeps them—and humans—safe
Environment
Indigenous Amazonians Managed Valuable Plant Life
Studies on very old vegetation in the Amazon basin show active management hundreds of years ago on species such as Brazil nut and cocoa trees.
Conservation
Repurposed Oyster Farm Bags Offer New Real Estate for Migratory Birds
As development and rising seas diminish roosting sites, shell-filled bags provide “islands” to rest and refuel
Conservation
What Is Really Killing Monarch Butterflies?
Some scientists suspect that Roundup and milkweed loss aren’t the only culprits
Biology
Salamanders and Frogs Light Up with Secret Superpower
Every species of amphibian tested in a new study had the ability to fluoresce under blue or ultraviolet light
Climate Change
Jet Altitude Changes Cut Climate-Changing Contrails
Increasing or decreasing the altitude of aircraft by a few thousand feet to avoid thin layers of humidity could make a major reduction to contrails’ contribution to climate change...
The Art of Animal Adaptation
Species across the globe have been forced to adapt to humans’ effects on the environment. An upcoming book illustrates some unexpected examples of this dynamic
Conservation
Indigenous Lands Ace Biodiversity Measurements
Across the board, indigenous-managed regions equal or surpass conventional conservation areas
The Global Donkey Crisis—Yes, Really
Koalas might be cuter, but donkeys are being abused and slaughtered en masse for their skins, which are used in traditional Chinese medicine
Pesticides Are Killing Off the Andean Condor
Livestock owners needlessly fear these massive South American birds—and lure them to their deaths with illegal poisons. That puts the entire species at risk...
Conservation
Rising Temperatures Are Partly to Blame in Bumblebees’ Decline
The combination of climate change, habitat loss and pesticide use is leading to local extinctions of bee species
Conservation
Having an Albatross around Your Boat
By outfitting 169 albatrosses with GPS data loggers, scientists were able to track fishing boats apparently trying to hide their location. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Conservation
Orangutans Are Hanging On in the Same Palm Oil Plantations That Displace Them
Conservationists still need to work to minimize conflict between the endangered apes and humans
Conservation
32 Orchid Species Feared Extinct in Bangladesh
And they’re not the only ones in trouble—orchid species around the world face increasing threats from illegal trade and habitat destruction
Environment
Australia’s Marine Animals Will Be Bushfires’ Unseen Victims
Ash and silt washed into rivers and coastal areas will choke underwater ecosystems
Conservation
What A Special Black-Footed Ferret Can Teach Us about Conservation Success
When a species is critically endangered, every individual matters
Conservation
Barred Owls Invade the Sierra Nevada
By listening to the sounds of the forest, biologists were able to identify an invasion of barred owls in spotted owl habitat. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Conservation
To Conserve Marine Species, Make Protected Areas Mobile
Because climate change is shifting ocean ecosystems, sanctuaries need to shift with them, experts argue
Environment
Antarctic Is Ripe for Invasive Species
Mussels and crabs are two of the creatures most likely to invade Antarctica in the next 10 years, a panel of scientists say. Christopher Intagliata reports.
