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Global Tropical Forests Threatened by 2100
August 5, 2010 — By 2100 only 18-45 percent of the plants and animals making up ecosystems in global, humid tropical forests may remain as we know them today, according to new research. This is one of the first ... > full story -
World’s Most Endangered Otter 'Rediscovered' in Malaysia
August 3, 2010 — The world’s most endangered otter species, known as the hairy-nosed otter (Lutra sumatrana), has been “rediscovered” in Deramakot Forest Reserve in Sabah, Malaysia, by a ... > full story -
New Study Examines Effects of Drought in the Amazon
August 2, 2010 — Recent research surrounding the impact of drought in the Amazon has provided contradictory findings as to how tropical forests react to a drier and warmer climate. A new study examines the response ... > full story -
Some Trees 'Farm' Bacteria to Help Supply Nutrients
July 29, 2010 — Some trees growing in nutrient-poor forest soil may get what they need by cultivating specific root microbes to create compounds they require. These microbes are exceptionally efficient at turning ... > full story -
A Future With or Without Trees: Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Brazilian Amazon State
July 27, 2010 — Researchers have estimated future emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and methane in the Brazilian Amazon state of Mato Grosso. The estimates were made by combining 105 years of historical ... > full story -
Shade-Coffee Farms Support Native Bees That Maintain Genetic Diversity in Tropical Forests
July 26, 2010 — Shade-grown coffee farms support native bees that help maintain the health of some of the world's most biodiverse tropical regions, according to a new ... > full story -
Archaeologists Discover Biggest Rat That Ever Lived: Weight of About 6 Kilograms (Over 13 Lb)
July 26, 2010 — Archaeological research in East Timor has unearthed the bones of the biggest rat that ever lived, with a body weight around six kilograms. Today's biggest rats weigh around two kilograms and live in ... > full story -
The Healing Effects of Forests
July 23, 2010 — Forests -- and other natural, green settings -- can reduce stress, improve moods, reduce anger and aggressiveness and increase overall happiness. Forest visits may also strengthen our immune system ... > full story -
Giant Pandas: Landscape Has Big Effect on Movement of Genes Within Population
July 22, 2010 — Genetic analysis of giant pandas has shown that features of their landscape have a profound effect on the movement of genes within their population. Researchers found that physical barriers, such as ... > full story -
Temperature Constancy Appears Key to Tropical Biodiversity
July 20, 2010 — The tropics owe their stunning biodiversity to consistent year-round temperatures, not higher temperatures or more sunlight, according to a novel survey of insect diversity at different latitudes and ... > full story
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