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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

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New Fossil Species: Origin of Toothed Whale Echolocation

Mar. 12, 2014 — A new fossil species, Cotylocara macei, shows evidence of echolocation and the complex anatomy underlying this unique behavior that has evolved in toothed whales, dolphins and porpoises. "Its dense ... full story

Dolphins and Whales; Fossils; Early Mammals; Evolutionary Biology

New Fossil Find: Precursor of European Rhinos Found in Vietnam

Mar. 12, 2014 — Scientists have recovered fossils of two previously unknown mammal species that lived about 37 million years ago. The newly described mammals show a surprisingly close relationship to prehistoric ... full story

New Species; Fossils; Early Mammals; Endangered Animals

Light Pollution Impairs Rainforest Regeneration: Seed-Dispersing Bats Avoid Feeding in Light Polluted Areas

Mar. 10, 2014 — Increasing light pollution in tropical habitats could be hampering regeneration of rainforests because of its impact on nocturnal seed-dispersers. These new findings show that seed-dispersing bats ... full story

Caving; Seeds; Wild Animals; Rainforests

In Grasslands Remade by Humans, Animals May Protect Biodiversity: Grazers Let in the Light, Rescue Imperiled Plants

Mar. 9, 2014 — A study of grasslands on six continents suggests a way to counteract the human-made overdose of fertilizer that threatens the biodiversity of the world's prairies. The solution originates in nature: ... full story

Grassland; Nature; Endangered Plants; Wild Animals

Deer Proliferation Disrupts a Forest's Natural Growth

Mar. 8, 2014 — Researchers have discovered that a burgeoning deer population forever alters the progression of a forest's natural future by creating environmental havoc in the soil and disrupting the soil's natural ... full story

Seeds; Soil Types; Forest; Nature

Teen Elephant Mothers Die Younger but Have Bigger Families

Mar. 7, 2014 — Asian elephants that give birth as teenagers die younger than older mothers but raise bigger families during their lifetime, according to new ... full story

Wild Animals; Endangered Animals; Ecology Research; Animal Learning and Intelligence

The Eurasian Lynx as a Key to the Conservation and Future Viability of the Endangered Iberian Lynx

Mar. 5, 2014 — Understanding the mechanisms which control reproduction in lynx is essential for their continued viability and effective conservation. Scientists discovered that the Corpus luteum of the Eurasian ... full story

Cats; New Species; Mating and Breeding; Animals

Yosemite Bears and Human Food: Study Reveals Changing Diets Over Past Century

Mar. 3, 2014 — Black bears in Yosemite National Park and elsewhere are notorious for seeking out human food, even breaking into cars and cabins for it. A new study reveals just how much human food has contributed ... full story

Food; Animals; Nature; Food and Agriculture

Humans Responsible for 62% of Cougar Deaths in Re-Established Populations

Mar. 3, 2014 — The reintroduction of mountain lions across the mid-western United States has made species management an urgent area of research for conservationists. A new report explores the fatal cost of human ... full story

Nature; Land Management; New Species; Urbanization

Nasty Parasitic Worm, Common in Wildlife, Now Infecting U.S. Cats

Feb. 27, 2014 — When veterinarians found half-foot-long worms living in their feline patients, they had discovered something new: The worms, Dracunculus insignis, had never before been seen in cats. The worms can ... full story

Cats; Water; Animals; Wild Animals

Featured Videos

from AP, Reuters, AFP, and other news services

CCTV Shows Baby Elephant Born at British Zoo

AFP (Mar. 11, 2014) — Video footage of the birth of a baby elephant at a British Zoo has been released. The as yet unnamed calf was born at Twycross Zoo, adding to their herd of four Asian elephants, an endangered species. Duration: 00:31 Video provided by AFP

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Woman Survives 1,000 Stings From Killer Bees

Newsy (Mar. 9, 2014) — A California woman was attacked by a swarm of killer bees but is expected to survive. Video provided by Newsy

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Paralyzed Dog Winning Hearts, Looking for Home

AP (Mar. 7, 2014) — Daisy the dog was paralyzed in her hind legs after being hit by a car last November. Since then Daisy's been cared for by a local veterinary team who hope to find her a permanent home. (March 7) Video provided by AP

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Raw: Baby Hippo Debuts at Mexico City Zoo

AP (Mar. 6, 2014) — Mexico City's Chapultepec Zoo debuted its new baby hippopotamus, the first for the zoo in 16 years. (March 6) Video provided by AP

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Dolphins and Whales;
Fossils;
Early Mammals;
Evolutionary Biology

New Fossil Species: Origin of Toothed Whale Echolocation

Mar. 12, 2014 — A new fossil species, Cotylocara macei, shows evidence of echolocation and the complex anatomy underlying this unique behavior that has evolved in toothed whales, dolphins and porpoises. "Its ... full story
New Species;
Fossils;
Early Mammals;
Endangered Animals

New Fossil Find: Precursor of European Rhinos Found in Vietnam

Mar. 12, 2014 — Scientists have recovered fossils of two previously unknown mammal species that lived about 37 million years ago. The newly described mammals show a surprisingly close relationship to prehistoric ... full story
Caving;
Seeds;
Wild Animals;
Rainforests

Light Pollution Impairs Rainforest Regeneration: Seed-Dispersing Bats Avoid Feeding in Light Polluted Areas

Mar. 10, 2014 — Increasing light pollution in tropical habitats could be hampering regeneration of rainforests because of its impact on nocturnal seed-dispersers. These new findings show that seed-dispersing bats ... full story
Grassland;
Nature;
Endangered Plants;
Wild Animals

In Grasslands Remade by Humans, Animals May Protect Biodiversity: Grazers Let in the Light, Rescue Imperiled Plants

Mar. 9, 2014 — A study of grasslands on six continents suggests a way to counteract the human-made overdose of fertilizer that threatens the biodiversity of the world's prairies. The solution originates in ... full story
Seeds;
Soil Types;
Forest;
Nature

Deer Proliferation Disrupts a Forest's Natural Growth

Mar. 8, 2014 — Researchers have discovered that a burgeoning deer population forever alters the progression of a forest's natural future by creating environmental havoc in the soil and disrupting the ... full story
Wild Animals;
Endangered Animals;
Ecology Research;
Animal Learning and Intelligence

Teen Elephant Mothers Die Younger but Have Bigger Families

Mar. 7, 2014 — Asian elephants that give birth as teenagers die younger than older mothers but raise bigger families during their lifetime, according to new ... full story
Birds;
Nature;
Wild Animals;
Ecology

Deer Feeding Puts Birds at Risk, Research Shows

Mar. 6, 2014 — By comparing the fate of artificial nests close and far away from supplementary feeding sites located in the forest for ungulates, such as deer and wild boar, researchers found that those nests in ... full story
Cats;
New Species;
Mating and Breeding;
Animals

The Eurasian Lynx as a Key to the Conservation and Future Viability of the Endangered Iberian Lynx

Mar. 5, 2014 — Understanding the mechanisms which control reproduction in lynx is essential for their continued viability and effective conservation. Scientists discovered that the Corpus luteum of the Eurasian ... full story
Food;
Animals;
Nature;
Food and Agriculture

Yosemite Bears and Human Food: Study Reveals Changing Diets Over Past Century

Mar. 3, 2014 — Black bears in Yosemite National Park and elsewhere are notorious for seeking out human food, even breaking into cars and cabins for it. A new study reveals just how much human food has contributed ... full story
Nature;
Land Management;
New Species;
Urbanization

Humans Responsible for 62% of Cougar Deaths in Re-Established Populations

Mar. 3, 2014 — The reintroduction of mountain lions across the mid-western United States has made species management an urgent area of research for conservationists. A new report explores the fatal cost of human ... full story
Mammals;
Animals;
Veterinary Medicine;
Nature

Bison Ready for New Pastures? Protocol Used to Demonstrate Brucellosis-Free Bison from Infected Herds

Feb. 27, 2014 — A new study demonstrates that it is possible to qualify bison coming from an infected herd as free of brucellosis using quarantine procedures. These bison can then be used to seed conservation herds ... full story
Cats;
Water;
Animals;
Wild Animals

Nasty Parasitic Worm, Common in Wildlife, Now Infecting U.S. Cats

Feb. 27, 2014 — When veterinarians found half-foot-long worms living in their feline patients, they had discovered something new: The worms, Dracunculus insignis, had never before been seen in cats. The worms can ... full story
Horses;
Animals;
Land Management;
Nature

Livestock Beating Pandas to the Bamboo Buffet

Feb. 27, 2014 — Pandas, it turns out, aren't celebrating the Year of the Horse. Livestock, particularly horses, have been identified as a significant threat to panda survival. The reason: they're beating ... full story
Gender Difference;
Mating and Breeding;
Behavioral Science;
Intelligence

Male Goat Essence Really Turns the Females on

Feb. 27, 2014 — Anyone who has ever spent time around goats knows they have a certain smell. By carefully analyzing eau de male goat, researchers have now identified a novel, citrus-scented ingredient that speaks ... full story
Sea Life;
Zoology;
Marine Biology;
Animals

Spotted Seal Study Reveals Sensitive Hearing in Air and Water

Feb. 26, 2014 — Two spotted seals orphaned as pups in the Arctic are now thriving at UC Santa Cruz's Long Marine Laboratory, giving scientists a rare opportunity to learn about how these seals perceive their ... full story
Dolphins and Whales;
Ocean Policy;
Sea Life;
Tundra

Whales, Ships More Common Through Bering Strait

Feb. 26, 2014 — The Arctic is home to a growing number of whales and ships, and to populations of sub-Arctic whales that are expanding their territory into newly ice-free Arctic waters. A three-year survey of whales ... full story
Marine Biology;
Sea Life;
Dolphins and Whales;
Fossils

Mass Strandings of Marine Mammals Blamed on Toxic Algae: Clues Unearthed in Ancient Whale Graveyard

Feb. 25, 2014 — Modern whale strandings can be investigated and their causes identified. Events that happened millions of years ago, however, are far harder to analyze -- frequently leaving their cause a mystery. ... full story
Virology;
Viruses;
Infectious Diseases;
HIV and AIDS

MERS Virus Widespread in Saudi Arabian Camels: Coronavirus Has Been Infecting the Animals for at Least 20 Years

Feb. 25, 2014 — The coronavirus responsible for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is prevalent in camels throughout Saudi Arabia and has been around for at least 20 years, according to a new ... full story
Animals;
Mammals;
Nature;
Endangered Animals

Ceausescu's Flying Bears: Molecular Genetics Provides Evidence for an Unusual Dispersal Mode in European Brown Bears

Feb. 25, 2014 — Scientists use genetics to confirm the legend of bears flown in for the hunting pleasures of other countries’ rulers. A genetic study of brown bears in Bulgarian mountain regions provided evidence ... full story
Wild Animals;
Genetics;
Biology;
Mating and Breeding

Species Conservation Poised to Benefit from DNA Advances

Feb. 24, 2014 — An international team has shown that advanced DNA sequencing technologies can be used to accurately measure the levels of inbreeding in wild animal populations. Laboratory studies show that ... full story
Monkeys;
Mammals;
Nutrition Research;
Food

Fruit-Loving Lemurs Score Higher on Spatial Memory Tests

Feb. 21, 2014 — Food-finding tests in five lemur species show fruit-eaters may have better spatial memory than lemurs with a more varied diet. The results support the idea that relying on foods that are seasonally ... full story