The EU is poised to reintroduce wolf hunting in order to reduce predation on livestock. Research shows this policy is deadly for wolves and unlikely to benefit livestock.
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Featured Image Caption: Orcas travel great distances to hunt prey using echolocation. They are social animals that hunt in groups.
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Featured Image Caption: Seahorses are charismatic creatures with long snouts that resemble horses. Seahorses are slow swimmers and rely on
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Featured Image Caption: The Carnon River is known to be impacted from metal mining in the area. Arsenic is one
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Oceanic seabirds can spend weeks at a time traveling thousands of kilometers in search of food on the open ocean. A new study finds a perplexing and never-before-seen behavior in which birds intentionally follow cyclones across the north Atlantic. Researchers compared the trajectories of storms with GPS tracks of birds and examined how ocean conditions change in the wakes of cyclones. They conclude that cyclones enhance mixing of ocean waters and bring prey to the surface where they are easily accessible food sources for birds.
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The world’s landmasses are teeming with insects, spiders, and their relatives. How many are there, which groups are dominant, and how much do they weigh?
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Featured Image Caption: The Atacama region is known for its harsh climate and undrinkable water.. Lakes in this area are
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A new study explores how grassland restoration can be limited by seed dispersal, plant competition, and environmental factors. Drawing from ecological theory to test the best restoration strategies, researchers recommend mowing to manage weeds and promote native plant success. In years with plenty of rain, adding seeds of small native plants to areas where grass has been removed is an effective strategy to increase native herbaceous plant cover.
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Featured Image Caption: Silicone bracelets are typically used for cosmetic or fundraising causes. However, in recent years, researchers have used
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Elephants are very social animals, and just like humans, they benefit from close attachments to their families. But what happens when a baby elephant is born and raised inside a zoo?
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