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Small Heat-Shielded Habitats Could Help Threatened Species Survive Climate Change
Intelligent countryside
management could improve the
survival chances of animal
and plant species threatened
by climate change. The
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Giant Moa Rebuilt Using Ancient DNA From Prehistoric Feathers
Scientists have performed
the first DNA-based
reconstruction of the giant
extinct moa bird, using
prehistoric feathers
recovered from caves and
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Mangrove-dependent Animals Globally Threatened
Extinction looms for
amphibians, reptiles,
mammals, and birds
restricted to declining
mangrove forests.
Substantial numbers of
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Dino Tooth Sheds New Light On Ancient Riddle: Major Group Of Dinosaurs Had Unique Way Of Eating
Microscopic analysis of
scratches on dinosaur teeth
has helped scientists
unravel an ancient riddle of
what a major group of
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Researchers Describe The 90-year Evolution Of Swine Flu
July 5, 2009 — The current H1N1 swine flu strain has genetic roots in an illness that sickened pigs at the 1918 Cedar Rapids Swine Show in Iowa, report experts. Their paper describes H1N1's nearly century-long and ... > full story -
'Bycatch' Whaling A Growing Threat To Coastal Whales
June 29, 2009 — Scientists are warning that a new form of unregulated whaling has emerged along the coastlines of Japan and South Korea, where the commercial sale of whales killed as fisheries "bycatch" is ... > full story -
Disappearing Seagrass Threatening Future Of Coastal Ecosystems Globally
June 29, 2009 — An international team of scientists warns that accelerating losses of seagrasses across the globe threaten the immediate health and long-term sustainability of coastal ecosystems. The team has ... > full story -
Corals Stay Close to Home
June 27, 2009 — New DNA analysis reveals that corals in one locality are more closely related than previously thought; results have significant implications for coral ... > full story -
Wildlife Faces Cancer Threat
June 24, 2009 — While cancer touches the lives of many humans, it is also a major threat to wild animal populations as well, according to a recent study. A new article compiles information on cancer in wildlife and ... > full story -
Isolated Forest Patches Lose Species, Diversity
June 23, 2009 — Failing to see the forest for the trees may be causing us to overlook the declining health of Wisconsin's forest ... > full story -
54-million-year-old Skull Reveals Early Evolution Of Primate Brains
June 23, 2009 — Researchers have developed the first detailed images of a primitive primate brain, unexpectedly revealing that cousins of our earliest ancestors relied on smell more than ... > full story -
Dinosaurs May Have Been Smaller Than Previously Thought
June 22, 2009 — The largest animals ever to have walked the face of the earth may not have been as big as previously thought, according to a new ... > full story -
Coral Reefs Face Increasing Difficulties Recovering From Storm Damage
June 22, 2009 — As global warming whips up more powerful and frequent hurricanes and storms, the world's coral reefs face increased disruption to their ability to breed and recover from damage. "We have found clear ... > full story -
Banning Certain Fishing Gear Can Help Save Reefs From Climate Change
June 21, 2009 — Banning or restricting the use of certain types of fishing gear could help the world's coral reefs and their fish populations survive the onslaughts of climate change, experts ... > full story
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