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EarthEcologyEndangeredMarine BiologySciTech NewsSharksTrinity College Dublin
Warm-Blooded Exception – Scientists Find That Basking Sharks Have Warm Body Temperatures
by Klaus Müllerby Klaus MüllerResearch uncovers basking sharks, usually gentle plankton-eaters, as warm-bodied exceptions among mostly cold-blooded marine life.
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Leveraging AI for Sky Surveillance: Tracking Africa’s Biggest Bat Congregation
by Manuel Costaby Manuel CostaAI and computer vision assist in providing the most accurate count yet of Africa’s largest bat colony in Kasanka National …
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The Vanishing Giants: New Research Sheds Light on African Megafauna’s Decline
The Vanishing Giants: New Research Sheds Light on African Megafauna’s DeclineAn image captures elephants, or megaherbivores, in Tarangire National Park, …
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Budget-Friendly Strategies for Ecological Connectivity: The Wildlife Crossing Guards Approach
by Klaus Müllerby Klaus MüllerInnovative, budget-friendly model by Oak Ridge National Laboratory enhances ecological connectivity, merging wildlife management with land-use planning.
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Timid Joro Spiders Multiply Across the US without Causing Alarm
Joro spiders, despite their intimidating appearance, are timid and pose no harm to humans. Their population is rapidly spreading across …
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Coral ReefsEarthEcologyGlobal WarmingMarine BiologySciTech NewsUniversity Of New South Wales
Coral Disease Prevalence Expected to Soar to 76.8% by 2100 as Climate Change Intensifies
Rising ocean temperatures drive deadly coral disease, projected to reach 76.8% prevalence by 2100, endangering reefs and coastal populations.
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Carcinonemertes conanobrieni: A Threatening Worm to Caribbean Spiny Lobsters and Fisheries
by Manuel Costaby Manuel CostaStudy reveals Carcinonemertes conanobrieni, a worm named after Conan O’Brien, threatens Caribbean spiny lobsters and fishing industry.
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EarthEcologyEvolutionEvolutionary BiologySciTech NewsUniversity Of Rhode Island
The Impact of Evolution on the Environment: A Two-Way Relationship
Study shows reciprocal relationship: Evolutionary changes in leg length of lizards impact vegetation growth and spider populations, shaping predator-prey dynamics.
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Unearthing a 30,000-Year-Old Bond Between Humans and Ravens
by Manuel Costaby Manuel CostaUnearthed evidence reveals a 30,000-year-old symbiotic relationship between humans and ravens, reshaping our understanding of early ecosystems.