Wild Animals News
February 19, 2025
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Feb. 18, 2025 — New esearch shows Aotearoa has been increasingly accepting new bird species from around the world since the start of the Ice Age, offering clues into future migration ...
Feb. 18, 2025 — For years, scientific divers at a research station in the Mediterranean Sea had a problem: at some point in every field season, local fish would follow them and steal food intended as experimental rewards. Intriguingly these wild fish appeared to ...
Feb. 13, 2025 — In tropical forests, endangered species inside protected habitats are still in danger from threats from beyond their sanctuaries, according to a new ...
Feb. 17, 2025 — Reintroducing wolves to the Scottish Highlands could lead to an expansion of native woodland which could take in and store one million tons of CO2 annually, according to a new ...
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Feb. 17, 2025 — A rare discovery of a nearly complete skull in the Egyptian desert has led scientists to the 'dream' revelation of a new 30-million-year-old species ...
Feb. 13, 2025 — Scientists discovered that the red stigmas in wind-pollinated trees accumulate anthocyanin, the same compounds that are revealed in autumn leaves after green chlorophyll production slows down and ...
Feb. 13, 2025 — A new study by marine biologists reports that seals can essentially act as 'smart sensors' for monitoring fish populations in the ocean's eerily dim ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — Researchers took a deep dive to understand why certain locations are more susceptible and attractive to invasions by non-native plants or animals, ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — esearch team finds wild medaka engage in surprisingly active nocturnal behavior in their natural river ...
Feb. 14, 2025 — Under-sea mountains are key locations for predators -- with 41 times more sharks than the open ocean, new research ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — Using genes borrowed from bacteria, researchers have demonstrated fish and flies can be engineered to break down methylmercury and remove it from their bodies as a less harmful gas, offering new ways ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — Scientists have described a nocturnal moth's unique evolutionary trick in replicating the appearance of 3D leaf, with potential applications for the development of advanced camouflage materials and ...
Feb. 11, 2025 — A recent study by two biological science researchers found that a pathogen for bird pink eye remained viable on bird feeders in winter months much ...
Feb. 11, 2025 — Managed honey bees have the potential to affect native bee populations when they are introduced to a new area, but a new study suggests that, under certain conditions, the native bees can bounce back ...
Earlier Headlines
Feb. 10, 2025 — Short snouts and a flat profile -- within a span of 100 years, humans have significantly changed the shape of the skulls of German domestic pigs. This is likely down to new breeding practices ...
Feb. 10, 2025 — Scientists have demonstrated that Wrinkle-lipped free-tailed bats not only travels great distances, but also hunt at impressive altitudes of up to 1,600 meters above ground -- the altitude at which ...
Feb. 10, 2025 — In swarm research, a new method makes it possible to track the eye movements of fish automatically, non-invasively and in 3D. Researchers explain why this is important for understanding the ...
Feb. 7, 2025 — Scientists have identified genetic components in bats that provide insight into their immune ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — Scientists statistically analyzed large amounts of data collected by Burmese python contractors, revealing critical insights about how to most efficiently remove the ...
Feb. 5, 2025 — A new study of the Great Barrier Reef has revealed that the network of no-take marine reserves supplies nearly half of the region's coral trout fishery ...
Feb. 4, 2025 — This week, the world's governments are meeting in Geneva for the 78th meeting of the Standing Committee of CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and ...
Feb. 3, 2025 — A new study has estimated it would cost $15.6 billion per year for 30 years to prevent extinction for 99 of Australia's priority species. The research highlights the urgent need for increased ...
Feb. 3, 2025 — Scientists are hoping a new research technique will help unlock underwater secrets of marine ...
Jan. 31, 2025 — In India, tigers haven't just survived they're making a comeback. Despite a growing population and increasing pressure on their habitats, the number of wild tigers is rising. The reason? ...
Jan. 30, 2025 — The antibody targets a stable part of the bird flu virus, ensuring that the immune protection can resist new variants and offer long-term protection against the globally spreading airborne ...
Jan. 30, 2025 — A recent study provides insights into the life history and behaviour of the endemic Cape Autumn Widow butterfly (Dira clytus), a species endemic to South ...
Jan. 30, 2025 — It's not always cozy and warm in the Amazon rainforest: Cold waves can cause temperatures to drop drastically. Researchers have investigated how animals react to ...
Jan. 30, 2025 — Sharks and rays have populated the world's oceans for around 450 million years, but more than a third of the species living today are severely threatened by overfishing and the loss of their ...
Jan. 29, 2025 — Scientists have discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur -- something that allows one of the planet's most iconic animals to survive and thrive in one of its most punishing climates. ...
Jan. 29, 2025 — In the most comprehensive global analysis of genetic diversity ever undertaken, an international team of scientists has found that the genetic diversity is being lost across the globe but that ...
Jan. 29, 2025 — Researchers have identified priority areas for conserving the black-tailed prairie dog in the United States. Protecting these regions will also benefit North America's Central Grasslands and the ...
Jan. 28, 2025 — Studies determine how prey density affects African wild dogs and ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — New research reveals how resident algae altered the genome of these fabled sea creatures, allowing them to access more ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — The world's botanic gardens must pull together to protect global plant biodiversity in the face of the extinction crisis, amid restrictions on wild-collecting, say ...
Monday, February 10, 2025
- Boosting Evolution: How Humans Unintentionally Altered the Skulls of Pigs
- Bats Play a Key Role in Combating Rice Pests in Southeast Asia
- Follow the Fish's Gaze
Friday, February 7, 2025
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Monday, February 3, 2025
- The Cost of Preventing Extinction of Australia's Priority Species
- Revealing Underwater Secrets With New Technique
Friday, January 31, 2025
Thursday, January 30, 2025
- Antibody Treatment Prevents Severe Bird Flu in Monkeys
- The Life Cycle and Climate Adaptability of South Africa's Endemic Cape Autumn Widow Butterfly
- Cold Waves in the Rainforest: What They Mean for Wild Animals
- Sharks and Rays Benefit from Global Warming, but Not from CO2 in the Oceans
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- Bad Hair Bears! Greasy Hair Gives Polar Bears Fur With Anti-Icing Properties
- Landmark Genetic Study: Fresh Shoots of Hope on the Tree of Life
- Protecting the Plains: Conserving Prairie Dogs Will Revitalize North America's Grasslands
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Monday, January 27, 2025
- How Tiny Algae Shaped the Evolution of Giant Clams
- Botanic Gardens Must Team Up to Save Wild Plants from Extinction
- How Animal Poop Helps Ecosystems Adapt to Climate Change
Friday, January 24, 2025
- Study Points to South America -- Not Mexico -- As Birthplace of Irish Potato Famine Pathogen
- How Human Activity Has Shaped Brazil Nut Forests' Past and Future
Thursday, January 23, 2025
- More Acidic Oceans May Affect the Sex of Oysters
- Imagining the Physics of George R.R. Martin's Fictional Universe
- Rare Pterosaur Fossil Reveals Crocodilian Bite 76m Years Ago
- Camel Milk Udderly Good Alterative to Traditional Dairy
- Stronger Stress Response in Monkeys Helps Them Survive
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Dining out With San Francisco's Coyotes
- Wildlife Camera Surveys Reveal the Conservation Importance of Habitat Transition Zones
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- Wild Baboons Not Capable of Visual Self-Awareness When Viewing Their Own Reflection
- Dolphins Use a 'fat Taste' System to Get Their Mother's Milk
- Little Birds, Little Poops, Little Food Safety Risk
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Friday, January 17, 2025
Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Cavity-Nesting Birds Decorate With Snake Skin to Deter Predators
- Dung Data: Manure Can Help to Improve Global Maps of Herbivore Distribution
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Invasive Pike Use Marine Corridors to Colonize New Alaska Territory
- Crash Tests, Emergency Brake Assistants and Night Bans: How Automated Lawnmowing Is Becoming Hedgehog-Proof
- The Hunt Narrows for Ebolavirus Hosts
- Detecting Hidden Genetic Relationships in Animal Populations
- Bird Flu Is Mutating, but Antivirals Still Work
- Calls to Curb Invasive Species Spread Via Untreated Water Transfer
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
- Ecologist Highlights Critical Gaps in Global Wildlife Trade Monitoring
- What Makes Some Plant Species 'ripe' For Domestication
Monday, January 13, 2025
- Wind Turbines Impair the Access of Bats to Water Bodies in Agricultural Landscapes
- Love Bites? Scientists Identify Pre-Mating Behaviors of Whale Sharks in Coastal Western Australia
- Ecologists Reveal Key Genetic Insights for the Conservation of Iconic Cockatoo Species
Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Chimpanzees Are Genetically Adapted to Local Habitats and Infections Such as Malaria
- The Extreme Teeth of Sabre-Toothed Predators Were 'optimal' For Biting Into Prey
- Nearly 30,000 Wild Species Identified in US Trade Data
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Why Do Birds Make So Many Different Sounds? A Study Gets at the Underlying Factors
- Rethinking Population Management in Zoos
Monday, January 6, 2025
- Climate Change Is Accelerating Forest Defoliation by Helping Invasive Species Spread
- New Strontium Isotope Map of Sub-Saharan Africa Is a Powerful Tool for Archaeology, Forensics, and Wildlife Conservation
Friday, January 3, 2025
Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Officials Assess Threat of H5N1 Avian Flu
- Bats Surf Storm Fronts During Continental Migration
- Genetics of Alternating Sexes in Walnuts
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
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Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Fossil Predator Is the Oldest Known Animal With 'saber Teeth'
- Salmon Genes Unlock Secrets of Puberty and Evolution
- Study Maps Bed Bugs' Genomes in Unprecedented Detail to Find out Why They Just Won't Die
Monday, December 16, 2024
- Threat of Abrupt Mortality Events Keeps Endangered Monkey Population at Risk, Despite Decades of Growth
- New Study Finds Marine Animals Save Energy by Swimming in a Depth 'sweet Spot'
- New Research About Drought Impacts on Wildlife Can Inform Conservation Strategies
Friday, December 13, 2024
- Climate and Land Use Change Threaten Traditional Food Sources in Russia's Far East
- Hippos 'vulnerable' As Gaps in Data Hinder Conservation Efforts
- Image Tool to Help AI Scour Wildlife Shots for Climate Change Clues
Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Overfishing Has Halved Shark and Ray Populations Since 1970
- Surveys Show Full Scale of Massive Die-Off of Common Murres Following the 'warm Blob' In the Pacific Ocean
- Unique Motor Control System of Anglerfish's Specialized 'fishing Rod' Discovered
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- Bighorn Sheep Face Death by Avalanche in Sierra Nevada Range
- Human Disruption Is Driving 'winner' And 'loser' Tree Species Shifts Across Brazilian Forests
- Wild Birds' Gut Microbiome Linked With Its Ornamentation and Body Condition
Monday, December 9, 2024
- Biodiversity at Risk in Most Rainforests
- Climate Change Impacting Freshwater Fish Species
- Pups of Powerful Meerkat Matriarchs Pay a Price for Their Mom's Status
- Virtual Fences Are a Pollinator-Friendly Option for Ranchlands
Friday, December 6, 2024
- Single Mutation in H5N1 Influenza Surface Protein Could Enable Easier Human Infection
- Conservation Paradox: Invasive Species Are Often Threatened in Their Native Range
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Lifesaver for Wild Bees: The Importance of Quarries
- Mammoth as Key Food Source for Ancient Americans
- Male African Elephants Develop Distinct Personality Traits as They Age
- Natural 'biopesticide' Against Malaria Mosquitoes Successful in Early Field Tests
- How Did Humans and Dogs Become Friends? Connections in the Americas Began 12,000 Years Ago
- Insects Wearing Two Hats Solve Botanical Mystery
- Uganda: Major Survey Brings New Light to Carnivore Conservation
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
- Island Biodiversity Rides on the Wings of Birds
- How the Speed of Viral Spread Can Be Estimated by the Analysis of Genomic Sequences