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Survival of the Galapagos Sea Lion
The study shows that
Galapagos sea lions
(Zalophus wollebaeki) are
more prone to starvation
because of exposure to human
influences like pets and
pollution. These can impair
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NOAA Study Finds Fishing Tops U.S. Lightning Death Activities
NOAA's National Weather
Service has discovered that
64 percent of lightning
deaths since 2006 occurred
while people were
... > full story
Sloth Bear Cub Debuts at the Smithsonian's National Zoo: Hank Is the Zoo's First Sloth Bear Cub in Seven Years
The daring and adventurous
sloth bear cub, Hank, made
his public debut at the
Smithsonian’s National
Zoo this week. He is the
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Snail Trail Reveals Ancient Human Migration
Geneticists have used snails
to uncover evidence of an
ancient human migration from
the Pyrenean region of
France to Ireland. ... > full story
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Study of Veterans Finds Links Between Outdoor Activities, Improved Mental Health
July 25, 2013 — Veterans participating in extended outdoor group recreation show signs of improved mental health, suggesting a link between the activities and long-term psychological well-being, according to results ... > full story -
Weekends Are the Best Time to Buy Airline Tickets, Study Finds
May 22, 2013 — Researchers studied a historical archive of airline ticket purchases and found the best deals are on the ... > full story -
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Tourist's Trust Is Based on Social Media and the Web
April 15, 2013 — Does social media and internet based information sources such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Blogs and many more influence our decision on where we travel to and how we share our experiences with ... > full story -
Wilderness Therapy Programs Less Risky Than Daily Life, Research Finds
March 28, 2013 — Adolescents participating in wilderness and adventure therapy programs are at significantly less risk of injury than those playing football and are three times less likely to visit the emergency room ... > full story -
New Park Protects 15,000 Gorillas
January 31, 2013 — The Republic of Congo has declared a new national park that protects a core population of the 125,000 western lowland gorillas discovered by WCS in ... > full story -
Travels in Northeastern Brazil: Unfolding the Reptile Fauna of Lençóis Maranhenses
November 29, 2012 — Lençóis Maranhenses National Park contains a dune field measuring about 120,000 hectares in the Amazonian transition with Cerrado and Caatinga. In this peculiar Brazilian ecosystem, ... > full story -
Human Disturbances Keep Elk on High Alert
November 28, 2012 — Researchers have discovered that elk are more frequently and more easily disturbed by human behavior such as ATV drivers than by their natural predators like bears and ... > full story -
Recession Drives Down U.S. National Park Visitation
October 19, 2012 — A national recession doesn't just affect Americans' wallets. It also impacts their travel to national parks, a new study has found. Recent visitation statistics released by the US Department of ... > full story -
DNA Confirms Genetically Distinct Lion Population for Ethiopia
October 11, 2012 — A team of international researchers has provided the first comprehensive DNA evidence that the Addis Ababa lion in Ethiopia is genetically unique and is urging immediate conservation action to ... > full story -
As Population, Interest in Outdoor Recreation Grow, More Pressure Likely for Northern Forests
September 26, 2012 — Despite just modest gains in population and participation in outdoor recreation compared to the rest of the nation, there is a strong likelihood of increasing pressure on forest and other undeveloped ... > full story
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