The Harry Potter books and movies seem to have fueled a dramatic rise in the number of owls being traded as pets in Indonesia, a … Harry Potter may have sparked illegal owl trade in IndonesiaRead more
Biodiversity
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What’s causing elephants in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu to die? Hunger and thirst
As water shortage and scorching heat continue to prevail over large swathes of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, animals in forest reserves and sanctuaries continue to … What’s causing elephants in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu to die? Hunger and thirstRead more
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Global warming kills gut bacteria in lizards
Scientists from the University of Exeter and the University of Toulouse found that warming of 2-3°C caused a 34% loss of microorganism diversity in the … Global warming kills gut bacteria in lizardsRead more
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Scientists Warn Giraffes are at Risk of Extinction
Scientists say giraffes are at risk of extinction. The number of giraffes worldwide has declined nearly 40 percent over the last 30 years. The International … Scientists Warn Giraffes are at Risk of ExtinctionRead more
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Birds sing shorter songs in response to traffic noise
Birds sing differently in response to traffic noise, which potentially affects their ability to attract mates and defend their territory, according to research published in … Birds sing shorter songs in response to traffic noiseRead more
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Ecotourism rise hits whales
Boat trips to watch whales and dolphins may increasingly be putting the survival of marine mammals at risk, conservationists have warned. Research published this year … Ecotourism rise hits whalesRead more
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Two widely used pesticides likely to harm 97% of endangered species in US
Malathion and chlorpyrifos are each likely to harm most of the 1,782 mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and plants listed under the Endangered Species Act Almost … Two widely used pesticides likely to harm 97% of endangered species in USRead more
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Hundreds of Native Bee Species Sliding Toward Extinction
In the first comprehensive review of the more than 4,000 native bee species in North America and Hawaii, the Center for Biological Diversity has found … Hundreds of Native Bee Species Sliding Toward ExtinctionRead more
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U.S. Lists First Bumble Bee Species as Endangered
The rusty patched bumble bee, a prized but vanishing pollinator once familiar to much of North America, was listed on Tuesday as an endangered species, … U.S. Lists First Bumble Bee Species as EndangeredRead more
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There are now just 30 vaquita left in the wild
According to a recent report by the International Committee for the Recovery of the Vaquita (CIRVA), there are now just 30 vaquita left in the … There are now just 30 vaquita left in the wildRead more