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New study shows widespread and substantial declines in wildlife in Kenya's Masai Mara
Apr 22, 2009 |
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Populations of major wild grazing animals that are the heart and soul of Kenya's cherished and heavily visited Masai Mara National Reserve—including giraffes, hartebeest, impala, and warthogs—have "decreased ...
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Researchers find first-ever 'wanderlust gene' in tiny bony fish
Aug 05, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A gene previously associated with physical traits is also dictating behaviour in a tiny fish widely regarded as a living model of Darwin's natural selection theory, according to a University ...
Older killer whales make the best mothers
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Feb 03, 2009 |
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Killer whales (Orcinus orca) nearing the menopause may be more successful in rearing their young. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Frontiers in Zoology shows that estimated survival rates for cal ...
Cold is hot in evolution -- Researchers debunk belief species evolve faster in tropics
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Mar 15, 2007 |
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University of British Columbia researchers have discovered that contrary to common belief, species do not evolve faster in warmer climates.
Invigorated muscle structure allows geese to brave the Himalayas: research
Jul 28, 2009 |
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A higher density of blood vessels and other unique physiological features in the flight muscles of bar-headed geese allow them to do what even the most elite of human athletes struggle to accomplish - assert ...
Tropical birds waited for land crossing between North and South America: study
Dec 09, 2009 |
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Despite their ability to fly, tropical birds waited until the formation of the land bridge between North and South America to move northward, according to a University of British Columbia study published this ...
Great white sharks hunt just like Hannibal Lecter
Jun 22, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Great white sharks have some things in common with human serial killers, a new study says: They don't attack at random, but stalk specific victims, lurking out of sight.
Eating sweets every day in childhood 'increases adult aggression'
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Oct 01, 2009 |
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Children who eat sweets and chocolate every day are more likely to be violent as adults, according to new research.
Seabird's ocean lifestyle revealed
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Jan 21, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- An important British seabird has been tracked for the first time using miniature positioning loggers. The results are giving a team led by Oxford University zoologists information that could ...
Mysteriously warm times in Antarctica
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Nov 18, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study of Antarctica's past climate reveals that temperatures during the warm periods between ice ages (interglacials) may have been higher than previously thought. The latest analysis ...
Research: Migraine increases stroke risk
Oct 28, 2009 |
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Migraine with aura (temporary visual or sensory disturbances before or during a migraine headache) is associated with a twofold increased risk of stroke, finds a study published in the British Medical Journal today. Further ...
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