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As glaciers melt, the species who live there are faced with a dilemma – retreat into the little remaining habitat or find some way to adapt. Movement data from populations of ringed seals and white whales before and after a major sea-ice decline provides insight on how each species has responded to habitat loss. One of these species has chosen retreat, while the other has learned to adapt.
Read moreThe primary goal of conservation is to protect species in their natural habitats, but this can be extremely challenging. Captive breeding in zoos and aquariums may play a vital role in conserving endangered species, but good data must be readily available.
Read moreRhinoceroses are vital members of savannah communities, but poaching has devastated their populations. A new tool has been developed that matches confiscated rhino horns to poaching events to support criminal investigations. Could this mean more justice for rhinos?
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