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  Aye-Ayes: Endangered Lemurs' Complete Genomes Are Sequenced and Analyzed for Conservation Efforts

  March 25, 2013 — For the first time, the complete genomes of three separate populations of aye-ayes -- a type of lemur -- have been sequenced and analyzed in an effort to characterize patterns of genetic diversity ... > full story
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  Homeowner Groups Can Support Native Species in Suburbia

  March 25, 2013 — Although it's known that home construction in suburban areas can have negative impacts on native plant and animals, a recent study suggests that well-managed development such as provided by ... > full story
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  Peculiar Parasitoid Wasp Found on Rare Sawfly Developing in Ferns

  March 25, 2013 — An Austrian amateur entomologist discovered a peculiar parasitoid wasp living on a rare sawfly, living inside ferns. It is the first time ever that the parasitoid is reared. The female parasitoid has ... > full story
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  Invasive Species: Understanding the Threat Before It's Too Late

  March 22, 2013 — Catching rides on cargo ships and fishing boats, many invasive species are now covering our shorelines and compromising the existence of our native marine life. Scientists have examined what factors ... > full story
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  Fossil Bird Study on Extinction Patterns Could Help Today's Conservation Efforts

  March 21, 2013 — A new study of nearly 5,000 Haiti bird fossils shows contrary to a commonly held theory, human arrival 6,000 years ago didn't cause the island's birds to die simultaneously. Although many birds ... > full story
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  Genetic Analysis Calls for the Protection of Two Highly Endangered Portuguese Fish Species

  March 21, 2013 — A chromosome study of the endemic Portuguese fish Squalius aradensis and S. torgalensis draws attention to their current status of highly endangered species. Rapid habitat loss in combination with ... > full story
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  Sustainable Development Goals Must Sustain People and Planet, Experts Say

  March 20, 2013 — Scientists are arguing for a set of six Sustainable Development Goals that link poverty eradication to protection of Earth's life support. The researchers argue that in the face of increasing ... > full story
• Lyme Disease
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  Biodiversity Does Not Reduce Transmission of Disease from Animals to Humans, Researchers Find

  March 20, 2013 — A new analysis pokes holes in widely accepted theory that connects biodiversity abundance with a reduced disease risk for ... > full story
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  Peru Surprises With Two New Amazing Species of Woodlizards

  March 20, 2013 — Two new beautifully coloured woodlizard species from the genus Enyalioides have been discovered during expeditions to the unexplored jungles of Cordillera Azul National Park in the Peruvian Andes. ... > full story
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  Hunting for Meat Impacts on Rainforest, Fruit Tree Seed Dispersal

  March 20, 2013 — Hunting for meat in the African rainforests has halved the number of primates. However, the hunting also has other negative consequences. The decline in the number of primates causes a reduction in ... > full story

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