Articles for author: Sameen David

Sameen David

Connecting Wildlife Science, Communities and Conservation

From Research to Reality: Extension Agents Bridge Wildlife Science and Communities

Wildlife conservation demands more than scientific discovery; it requires action at the community level. Extension professionals fulfill this need by channeling research findings into tangible strategies that protect habitats and species. The Wildlife Society, a prominent organization in wildlife management, spotlights this dynamic through an upcoming webinar that underscores the power of these connections. These ...

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New Triassic Dinosaur Species Identified in New Mexico

Ghost Ranch Skull Reveals New Late Triassic Predator in New Mexico

Northern New Mexico – A partial skull unearthed at the renowned Ghost Ranch has unveiled Ptychotherates bucculentus, a newly identified carnivorous dinosaur from the late Triassic period. Researchers described the species from fossils dating approximately 201 million years ago, offering a window into the final days of early dinosaur diversity before a massive extinction reshaped ...

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A Fossil's Turbulent Path from Shadows to Science

Shri Rapax: The Black Market Raptor with Unrivaled Claws

Mongolia’s Gobi Desert yielded a remarkable fossil that paleontologists recently named Shri rapax, a dromaeosaurid closely related to Velociraptor. This predator, preserved in the Djadokhta Formation from about 75 million years ago, surfaced through a shadowy path involving poaching and smuggling before returning to scientific study. Its exceptional anatomy reveals how ancient raptors diversified to ...

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See an orangutan, take a photo, earn some money: A viable conservation model?

Turning Sightings into Income: Borneo’s KehatiKu Pilot Reshapes Wildlife Conservation

Kapuas Hulu, West Kalimantan – Deep in Indonesian Borneo, a groundbreaking initiative challenges traditional conservation methods by putting cash directly into the hands of local communities. The KehatiKu program, launched by scientific consultancy Borneo Futures, encourages residents to document wildlife encounters through a simple mobile app. In its first year, participants submitted nearly 175,000 records ...

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Embryonic mutant lava lizards

Rising Temperatures Trigger Severe Deformities in Amazon Lava Lizard Embryos

Researchers have exposed a critical vulnerability in South American reptile populations amid accelerating climate change. Embryos of the Amazon lava lizard developed profound physical abnormalities when incubated under warmer conditions projected for coming decades. This discovery underscores how subtle shifts in nest temperatures could cascade into population declines for species ill-equipped to adapt. Details of ...

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Lightweight Frames Fueled Blazing Accelerations

10 Fastest Dinosaurs: Prehistoric Sprinters That Rivaled Modern Wildlife

Dinosaurs dominated Earth for over 165 million years, evolving remarkable adaptations for survival in a world of giants and predators. Among their most impressive traits were bursts of speed that allowed small hunters to chase prey and large herbivores to flee danger. Scientists estimate these velocities through fossilized skeletons, trackways, and biomechanical models, revealing a ...

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Raptor Dinosaurs

Raptors Revealed: ROM’s Immersive Journey into Feathered Dinosaur World

Toronto — The Royal Ontario Museum prepares to launch its original exhibition on raptor dinosaurs, set to open on December 19, 2026. This showcase delves deeply into the evolution, physical traits, and behaviors of these Cretaceous-era predators, long popularized by films like Jurassic Park. Visitors will encounter a nuanced portrait of raptors as intelligent, social ...