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Outlook Is Grim for Mammals and Birds as Human Population Grows
The ongoing global growth in
the human population will
inevitably crowd out mammals
and birds and has the
potential to threaten
hundreds of species with
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City Slicker or Country Bumpkin: City-Life Changes Blackbird Personalities
The origins of a young
animal might have a
significant impact on its
behavior later on in life.
Researchers have been able
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Personality Test Finds Some Mouse Lemurs Shy, Others Bold
In the last 10 years the
study of animal personality
has gained ground with
behavioral ecologists.
Researchers have now found
distinct personalities in
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When It Comes to Mammals, How Big Is Too Big?
Mammals vary enormously in
size, from weighing less
than a penny to measuring
more than three school buses
in length. Some groups of
mammals have become very
... > full story
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Treating Infection May Have Sting in the Tail, Parasite Study Shows
June 17, 2013 — Using drugs to treat an infection could allow other co-existing conditions to flourish, a study in wild animals has ... > full story -
Predators Affect the Carbon Cycle, Study Shows
June 17, 2013 — A new study shows that the predator-prey relationship can affect the flow of carbon through an ecosystem. This previously unmeasured influence on the environment may offer a new way of looking at ... > full story -
Wild Cheetah Accelerate Fast and Reach Speeds of Up to 58 Miles Per Hour During a Hunt
June 14, 2013 — Researchers have captured the first detailed information on the hunting dynamics of the wild cheetah in its natural habitat. Using an innovative GPS and motion sensing collar that they designed, ... > full story -
How Diving Mammals Evolved Underwater Endurance
June 13, 2013 — Scientists have shed new light on how diving mammals, such as the sperm whale, have evolved to survive for long periods underwater without ... > full story -
New Fluorescent Protein from Eel Improves Key Clinical Assay
June 13, 2013 — Unagi, the sea-going Japanese freshwater eel, harbors a fluorescent protein that could serve as the basis for a new clinical test for bilirubin, a critical indicator of human liver function, ... > full story -
Rapid Adaptation Is Purple Sea Urchins' Weapon Against Ocean Acidification
June 12, 2013 — In the race against climate change and ocean acidification, some sea urchins may still have a few tricks up their spiny sleeves, suggesting that adaptation will likely play a large role for the sea ... > full story -
Turtles Watch For, Snack on Gelatinous Prey While Swimming
June 12, 2013 — Loggerhead turtles use visual cues to find gelatinous prey to snack on as they swim in open waters, according to new ... > full story -
Taking Back the Yard: Dealing With Invasive Plants
June 12, 2013 — There’s nothing more frustrating for gardeners than discovering that their well-planned plots or rolling lawns have been infiltrated by invasive plant species, the perennial marauders of the ... > full story -
Developing Techniques for Tuna Aquaculture
June 12, 2013 — Swimming in a 20,000 gallon tank at the University of Rhode Island are several large yellowfin tuna captured last fall about 100 miles off the Rhode Island coast. The fish are part of the first ... > full story -
A Critically Endangered Beauty: The Passion Flower Passiflora Kwangtungensis
June 12, 2013 — The Chinese passion vine species Passiflora kwangtungensis strikes with the beauty of its clusters of white-greenish flowers and its small round fruit. Feared extinct for a long period of time, this ... > full story
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