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Whales can live way longer than scientists had thought
3 hours, 6 minutes ago

Whales can live way longer than scientists had thought

Raw Story  

Southern right whales have lifespans that reach well past 100 years, and 10% may live past 130 years, according to our new research published in the journal Science Advances. Survivorship curves show female right whales can live to very old ages, but humans are causing North Atlantic right whales to die well short of their potential. Twenty-five years ago, scientists …

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Higher count of butterfly species recorded in Pachamalai during Forest Department study
1 day, 3 hours ago

Higher count of butterfly species recorded in Pachamalai during Forest Department study

The Hindu  

A recent study by the Forest Department in the lush, green and serene Pachamalai Hills under the Tiruchi Forest Division has recorded a higher count of butterfly species and a healthy butterfly population. A total of 126 butterfly species were recorded during the two-day study that was carried out by The Nature and Butterfly Society in coordination with the Forest …

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Zoological Survey of India scientists sight mountain skink on Mangalore University campus
2 days, 23 hours ago

Zoological Survey of India scientists sight mountain skink on Mangalore University campus

The Hindu  

A team of scientists from the Zoological Survey of India, which has been conducting a faunal diversity survey of Mangalagangotri campus of Mangalore University for last three days, sighted an Eutropis clivicola on the campus on Friday. “Sighting the mountain skink on the Mangalagangotri campus may be a new record for Karnataka,” Vishwanath D. Hegde, Scientist-E and Officer-in-Charge, and Muhamed …

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Assam bird sanctuary records 72% decline in bird species count in 27 years
3 days ago

Assam bird sanctuary records 72% decline in bird species count in 27 years

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI The number of avian species at a major wetland in north-eastern Assam declined by almost 72% in 27 years, a study has revealed. Another survey carried out between April 2017 and March 2018 recorded 120 species of birds apart from 133 species of macrophytes, 68 species of fish, and seven species of aquatic ferns. The study listed a few …

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In Florida, the Miccosukee fight to protect the Everglades in the face of climate change
3 days ago

In Florida, the Miccosukee fight to protect the Everglades in the face of climate change

Associated Press  

EVERGLADES, Fla. — As a boy, when the water was low Talbert Cypress from the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida rummaged through the Everglades’ forests, swam in its swampy ponds and fished in its canals. Miccosukee Tribal elder Michael Frank, top left, rides an airboat with members of a task force that brings together federal, state, tribal and local …

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LA Zoo hatches first-ever perentie lizards, one of largest lizard species in the world
3 days, 15 hours ago

LA Zoo hatches first-ever perentie lizards, one of largest lizard species in the world

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Two new baby lizards have hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo, the first of their species to be bred there, zoo officials said Thursday. Perentie lizards, or Varanus giganteus, are native to Australia and one of the world’s largest lizards, dwarfed only by the Komodo dragon and a few others. “It is incredibly rewarding for our team …

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Los Angeles Zoo makes history with successful breeding of rare Perentie lizards
3 days, 15 hours ago

Los Angeles Zoo makes history with successful breeding of rare Perentie lizards

India Today  

Good news from the Los Angeles Zoo: For the first time in its history, the zoo has successfully bred the perentie lizard species. “It is incredibly rewarding for our team to experience success breeding this species,” said Byron Wusstig, Los Angeles Zoo acting curator of ectotherms. Zoo is one of only three AZA-accredited institutions that have successfully reproduced them.” Zoo …

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Chile's giant 'living fossil' frog faces threat from climate change and humans
4 days, 8 hours ago

Chile's giant 'living fossil' frog faces threat from climate change and humans

The Hindu  

A giant frog species that hopped alongside dinosaurs and is considered a "living fossil" is now losing ground in its native Chile as climate change and human intervention damage its habitat. "It's sad that a species that managed to coexist with dinosaurs, that managed to resist a mass extinction, is now threatened by human beings," said Melissa Cancino, a vetinarian …

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Ganges river dolphin tagged for the first time in India
4 days, 13 hours ago

Ganges river dolphin tagged for the first time in India

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI A team of wildlife conservationists tagged the almost-blind Ganges river dolphin for the first time. Vishnupriya Kolipakam, WII’s project investigator said the tagging was a significant advancement in understanding the ecological needs of river dolphins, which will help conserve critical habitats within these vast river ecosystems. Wildlife experts said ensuring the well-being of the Ganges river dolphin is crucial …

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Ghost palms and toothy toadstools among species named by Kew scientists in 2024
4 days, 15 hours ago

Ghost palms and toothy toadstools among species named by Kew scientists in 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than 170 plants and fungi previously unknown to science have been named for the …

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Portland's 'frog taxi' offers a life-saving lift to a struggling species
6 days, 15 hours ago

Portland's 'frog taxi' offers a life-saving lift to a struggling species

NPR  

Portland's 'frog taxi' offers a life-saving lift to a struggling species Each winter, Portland volunteers "taxi" Northern red-legged frogs to and from their egg-spawning ground. JULE GILFILLAN, BYLINE: On a drizzly, chilly evening last March near Portland, Oregon, it was a perfect night for frog catching. GILFILLAN: Each year, starting in December, northern red-legged frogs hop up to a mile …

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Scientists artificially inseminate leopard sharks to boost diversity
1 week ago

Scientists artificially inseminate leopard sharks to boost diversity

Raw Story  

A black-and-cream leopard shark enters a hypnotic-like state of relaxation as scientists at Sydney Aquarium carefully roll her onto her back in a small pool. The shark, named Zimba, is one of the first captive leopard sharks in the world to be artificially inseminated with the sperm of wild sharks in an attempt to build populations around the world. - …

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Rare avians enthral bird watchers at Sultanpur
1 week ago

Rare avians enthral bird watchers at Sultanpur

Hindustan Times  

Birders in Delhi-NCR made several rare sightings on Sunday, continuing a trend of vagrant species being spotted in the region. Among the rarest visitors spotted were the Baikal teal and the falcated duck, both spotted at Sultanpur on Sunday. The falcated duck was sighted last year in Surajpur, but birders say there have only been a handful of sightings over …

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Scientists discover alien-like creature in deep ocean
1 week, 1 day ago

Scientists discover alien-like creature in deep ocean

Live Mint  

Scientists have discovered a rare alien-like species that is likely to unlock the doors of unresolved mysteries of the hadal zone, identified as the deepest 45% of the ocean. The rare living creature lacked “pigmented eyes”, displayed “apparent gigantism”, and surprisingly used to feed other creatures, revealed a research published in Systematics and Biodiversity. See pics of the rare creature …

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Himachal: After Samosa Row, Himachal CM Sukhu Faces Backlash Over ‘Jungli Murga’ Remark, BJP Demands Apology
1 week, 2 days ago

Himachal: After Samosa Row, Himachal CM Sukhu Faces Backlash Over ‘Jungli Murga’ Remark, BJP Demands Apology

ABP News  

BJP leaders in Himachal Pradesh demanded an apology from Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for reportedly encouraging his associates to eat an endangered species "Jungli Murga" in a remote area in the Shimla district, as per the report by news agency PTI. Such abuse of law by the states Chief Minister is only possible in Congress culture.😡 pic.twitter.com/RDhJF49tZl — Amitabh …

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Scientists find alien-like predator in the deep ocean, name it Darkness
1 week, 2 days ago

Scientists find alien-like predator in the deep ocean, name it Darkness

Hindustan Times  

Despite oceans covering 71% of our planet, a staggering 95% remains unexplored. While most amphipods scavenge or feed on detritus, this species actively hunts prey, making it the first predatory amphipod documented in the hadal zone. This region, characterised by depths beyond 6,000 metres, is one of the least understood habitats on Earth, yet it may hold invaluable secrets for …

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How recent wildfires have primed Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains for more frequent blazes
1 week, 2 days ago

How recent wildfires have primed Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains for more frequent blazes

LA Times  

A red glow illuminated the valley behind the Brunel family’s Malibu home around 11 p.m. Monday. California State Parks and the National Park Service — which manage over half of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area that encompasses areas of Malibu and much of the mountainous wilderness — believe they have a potential solution: the coast live oak, a …

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How the Greenland shark can live for centuries
1 week, 2 days ago

How the Greenland shark can live for centuries

CNN  

Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. After mapping and studying their extraordinary genomes, scientists think the sharks’ unusually long lifespans are rooted in their unique genetic makeup — with insights that could be used to extend human lifespans. Now, scientists studying the remains have confirmed the “really stocky, powerful-looking little animal” is …

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The secret treasure trove still hidden in Africa’s forests
1 week, 2 days ago

The secret treasure trove still hidden in Africa’s forests

Al Jazeera  

It’s 8am on a Tuesday and Rudi Swart, 33, is getting ready for yet another day in the office. If you want to have a clue what’s pollinating these trees you have to look at what’s going on up there.” Haddad has used canopy fogging – a method pioneered by entomologist and visionary biodiversity researcher Terry Erwin in the 1970s …

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Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Hurricane Helene
1 week, 2 days ago

Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Hurricane Helene

Associated Press  

You never forget your first time seeing a giant salamander, according to Andy Hill. “You never lose your sense of wonder and otherworldliness when you see one,” said Hill, who now works as the Watauga Riverkeeper for MountainTrue, a nonprofit protecting natural ecosystems in western North Carolina, home to part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. For those working to ensure …

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Vizag Gears Up for Winter Arrival of Migratory Birds
1 week, 2 days ago

Vizag Gears Up for Winter Arrival of Migratory Birds

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The City of Destiny, with its diverse landscapes and tranquil water bodies, is all set for the arrival of migratory birds on their winter sojourn from far. Documents the Wildlife Conservation Through Research and Education, “The influx of migratory birds serves as a poignant reminder of the fragile balance of nature and the human responsibility in its preservation. "The …

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Birders, forest dept officials working on Delhi ‘Bird Atlas’
1 week, 2 days ago

Birders, forest dept officials working on Delhi ‘Bird Atlas’

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi forest department is set to issue a Bird Atlas, which will be a comprehensive guide with bird species in the Capital, their geographical distribution, and habitats. The Delhi Bird Atlas, officials said, will be created as an influence from surveys carried out in other places like Kerala, Mysore, Pune, Coimbatore and Goa. “Over the years, one can use …

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Single heat wave wiped out millions of Alaska's dominant seabird
1 week, 3 days ago

Single heat wave wiped out millions of Alaska's dominant seabird

Raw Story  

by Issam AHMED The common murre, a large black-and-white seabird native to northern waters, has become far less common in Alaska over the past decade due to the impacts of climate change. A study published Thursday in Science reveals that a record-breaking marine heat wave in the northeast Pacific from 2014 to 2016 triggered a catastrophic population collapse, wiping out …

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Caring for Koalas
1 week, 3 days ago

Caring for Koalas

ABC  

SERIES 35 | Episode 38 Christmas Special Clarence is in Port Stephens, on the NSW north coast, to join locals helping rehabilitate injured koalas and restore their habitat. The favoured species depend on location; at Port Stephens the preferred species are Eucalyptus robusta and Eucalyptus tereticornis but koalas being brought in from just 100km along the coast will need different …

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