Zoology

Some Bird Species may be Protected from the Effects of Climate Change by the Characteristics of Older Forests

Some Bird Species may be Protected from the Effects of Climate Change by the Characteristics of Older Forests

Some bird species may be protected from climate change by old-growth forests and managed forests with old-growth traits, according to research from the Oregon State…
How did Prehistoric Fish Colonize the Deep Sea?

How did Prehistoric Fish Colonize the Deep Sea?

The deep sea contains more than 90% of the water in our oceans, but only about one-third of all fish species. Scientists have long thought…
The Secret to the Impacts of Dive Tourism may Lie With Social Tiger Sharks

The Secret to the Impacts of Dive Tourism may Lie With Social Tiger Sharks

Teams of conservation scientists looking at the impact of tourism on tiger sharks have, for the first time observed them in social groups near an…
In a Horrible Desert Domain, the Devil’s Hole Pupfish has Paddled Back from the Edge

In a Horrible Desert Domain, the Devil’s Hole Pupfish has Paddled Back from the Edge

A biological puzzle surrounds how the Devil’s Hole Pupfish has endured for decades in a spa-like cavern enclosed by a bare granite mountain in Death…
To Help Rhino Poaching Prosecutions With Forensic Evidence, Researchers Use DNA Detectives

To Help Rhino Poaching Prosecutions With Forensic Evidence, Researchers Use DNA Detectives

The endeavor is a component of the conservation program run by Rhino DNA Indexing System (RhODIS-India). In order to combat rhino poaching and support conservation…
The Promotion of Animal Welfare Science and Humane Education is Heavily Influenced by Veterinarians

The Promotion of Animal Welfare Science and Humane Education is Heavily Influenced by Veterinarians

Veterinarians play a crucial role as “middle people” between a range of nonhuman animals (animals) and the people who utilize or live with them. In…
Gray Whale Populations Continue to Dwindle

Gray Whale Populations Continue to Dwindle

According to a new NOAA Fisheries assessment, the number of gray whales migrating along North America’s West Coast has continued to decline over the last…
Researchers Create a Computer Model to Determine whether a Pesticide Will Affect Bees

Researchers Create a Computer Model to Determine whether a Pesticide Will Affect Bees

To help safeguard bees against pesticides, researchers at Oregon State University’s College of Engineering have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence. The project, which involved…
Nearctic Seabird Biologging Technology Surprises Scientists with Diverse Migration Routes from a Common Breeding Site

Nearctic Seabird Biologging Technology Surprises Scientists with Diverse Migration Routes from a Common Breeding Site

Understanding how a fast changing environment may influence birds undertaking yearly migrations between the Arctic and the high seas is essential to global conservation efforts…
Agile Bird Flight Requires Quick Switching Between Stable and Unstable Gliding

Agile Bird Flight Requires Quick Switching Between Stable and Unstable Gliding

It was previously believed that unstable gliding was essential for bird flight agility, but a partnership between aerospace engineers at the University of Michigan and…
According to a Study, the Existence of More Than 500 Animal Species is Yet Unknown

According to a Study, the Existence of More Than 500 Animal Species is Yet Unknown

An international study lists more than 500 species as “lost,” or those that haven’t been observed in more than 50 years, and offers the first…
There May Be More Endangered Reptile Species Than Previously Believed

There May Be More Endangered Reptile Species Than Previously Believed

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists species that are at risk of extinction on its renowned Red List of Threatened Species. A…
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