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Ups and Downs of Biodiversity After Mass Extinction
December 21, 2012 — The climate after the largest mass extinction so far 252 million years ago was cool, later very warm and then cool again. Thanks to the cooler temperatures, the diversity of marine fauna ballooned, ... > full story -
Italian Wolves Prefer Pork to Venison
December 20, 2012 — Some European wolves have a distinct preference for wild boar over other prey, according to new research. Scientists found that the diet of wolves was consistently dominated by the consumption of ... > full story -
Effects of Climate Change on Birds Worsened by Housing Development
December 20, 2012 — Although climate change may alter the distributions of many species, changes in land use may compound these effects. Now, a new study suggests that the effects of future housing development may be as ... > full story -
Boreal Bird Species of Conservation Concern Affected by Climate Change
December 17, 2012 — A new study shows that species of conservation concern show contrasting population trends in boreal protected areas in Finland. In general, population densities of southern species have increased ... > full story -
Illegal Hunting in the Serengeti Ecosystem, Tanzania: Social and Molecular Genetic Methods of Combating Crimes Against Fauna
December 17, 2012 — Tanzania has many different and diverse wildlife populations spread across a network of protected areas extending over the whole country. These wildlife populations are under threat from illegal ... > full story -
Scientists Discover Evidence of Giant Panda's Population History and Local Adaptation
December 16, 2012 — A research team has successfully reconstructed the history of the giant panda from its origin to the ... > full story -
Researchers Find First Evidence of Ice Age Wolves in Nevada
December 13, 2012 — A research team recently unearthed fossil remains from an extinct wolf species in a wash northwest of Las Vegas, revealing the first evidence that the Ice Age mammal once lived in ... > full story -
Three New Species of Venomous Primate Identified; May Help Protect Rare Primate from Illegal Trades
December 13, 2012 — A venomous primate with two tongues would seem safe from the pet trade, but the big-eyed, teddy-bear face of the slow loris (Nycticebus sp.) has made them a target for illegal pet poachers throughout ... > full storyMore: -
Disaster Map Predicts Bleak Future for Mammals
December 13, 2012 — Mammals could be at a greater risk of extinction due to predicted increases in extreme weather conditions, according to a new ... > full story -
Cane Toads Can Be Stopped
December 12, 2012 — It may be possible to stop the spread of can toads into new areas of Australia, according to new ... > full story
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