Hundreds of volunteers descended on the beaches of the North Sea coast this weekend to collect sea shells as a measure of the sea's biological diversity.
Plants & Animals
Mar 26, 2023
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When exotic species such as parrots, snakes, monkeys or aquarium fishes are kept as pets, this may lead to unsustainable trade and negatively impact the conservation of these species globally. Understanding what drives demand ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 21, 2023
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Greater numbers of bison in Yellowstone National Park are affecting the biological diversity of the important streamside habitats of the park, according to a new report published in the journal Ecosphere. Riparian areas (streamside ...
Ecology
Mar 1, 2023
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Abundant marine animals and habitats of the Great Australian Bight rely on a complex food chain, and South Australian scientists have taken another step towards fathoming this relationship.
Ecology
Feb 23, 2023
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Rapid deforestation in eastern Paraguay is changing the region's subtropical ecosystems, creating a fragmented landscape of forest remnants. Along the edges between the disappearing forests and new soy farms, species from ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 17, 2023
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Kids on TV and in movies always seem to be keeping hamsters and gerbils as pets. They're small, look cute, and don't need to be taken for a walk. So why don't we all have hamsters and gerbils as pets in Australia?
Plants & Animals
Dec 29, 2022
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It can be easy to assume that the vast stretches of desert in southeastern Utah and southwestern Colorado are mostly barren landscapes—but in truth, the sagebrush-strewn Colorado Plateau is awash with treasure.
Plants & Animals
Dec 16, 2022
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Global demand for exotic pets is increasing, a trend partly caused by social media and a shift from physical pet stores to online marketplaces.
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Oct 7, 2022
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Blue-tongue lizards and sulfur-crested cockatoos are among the native animals frequently smuggled overseas.
Plants & Animals
Sep 24, 2022
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Early exposure to fluctuating water availability can alter a plants adaptability in later life stages but can also improve the plants' performance under stressful or changing conditions. The findings are published in the ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 28, 2022
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