Articles for category: NEWS

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Types of Ant Species Explained: Discover the Diversity

Ant Diversity Demystified: Essential Identification for Pet Owners

Ants represent one of the most successful insect groups on Earth, with more than 12,000 species documented globally. While most live outdoors in complex ecosystems, a select few venture into homes, where they can contaminate pet food or pose health risks to dogs, cats, reptiles, and birds. Pet owners benefit from recognizing these intruders through ...

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Brazil is both the world’s environmental treasure and its most exposed victim (commentary)

Brazil’s Biodiversity Riches Face Climate’s Harsh Realities

Porto Alegre, Brazil – Floodwaters engulfed the city in May 2024, destroying bridges, hospitals, and vast economic resources. Hundreds lost their lives as the disaster affected over 90% of Rio Grande do Sul state. This event captured worldwide notice for a moment before fading from view. Yet it offered a glimpse into Brazil’s evolving climate ...

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A team of Moroccan researchers from the Faculty of Sciences at Mohammed V University uncover herbivorous dinosaur fossils

Eastern Morocco Yields 100-Million-Year-Old Herbivorous Dinosaur Remains

Eastern Morocco – Scientists from the Faculty of Sciences at Mohammed I University in Oujda have brought to light the skeletal remains of a previously unknown herbivorous dinosaur. The fossils, unearthed near Tendrara in the Oriental region, date back more than 100 million years to the Cretaceous period. This discovery underscores the area’s untapped potential ...

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Life rebounded shockingly fast after the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs

Plankton’s Lightning Recovery: New Species Emerged Within 2,000 Years After Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid

The asteroid strike that doomed non-avian dinosaurs 66 million years ago unleashed global chaos, from firestorms to a prolonged impact winter. Yet, research reveals that marine life staged a remarkably swift comeback. Microscopic plankton, in particular, evolved into new species far sooner than scientists once believed, signaling the dawn of ecological renewal. The Chicxulub Cataclysm ...

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‘Seeing the environmental and human impacts on coral reefs made me want to work to ensure the longevity of their biodiversity’

Diving into Destiny: 27-Year-Old’s Maldives Expedition Ignites Conservation Career

Maldives – Tess Kneebone, a 27-year-old with a globe-trotting spirit, discovered more than stunning underwater vistas during a recent marine conservation expedition. Her journey began with a simple Instagram scroll and evolved into a profound commitment to protect fragile coral ecosystems. What started as an adventurous week at sea reshaped her professional ambitions and deepened ...

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Deer marks glow in the dark

Invisible Signals: Deer Rubs and Scrapes Glow Under UV Light

Athens, Georgia – Bucks leave behind rubs and scrapes in the forest that light up under ultraviolet illumination, offering a hidden layer of communication invisible to people. Researchers at the University of Georgia uncovered this phenomenon during nighttime surveys, revealing how white-tailed deer perceive their surroundings in ways humans cannot. The findings highlight a potential ...

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A Fossil Trove in an Island World

Hațeg Geopark Yields Ancient Duck-Billed Dinosaur Secret

Romania’s Hațeg UNESCO Geopark – Paleontologists recently unveiled a new species of herbivorous dinosaur that roamed the region around 70 million years ago. Fossils unearthed near the village of Vălioara in the Hațeg Basin point to a creature closely tied to the duck-billed dinosaurs known as hadrosauroids. This find highlights the unique evolutionary path taken ...

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The Wildlife Society and Org Unit Comments on December 2025 ESA Rulemaking

Wildlife Society Leads Charge Against ESA Rule Changes Threatening Species Protections

The Wildlife Society, representing over 11,000 wildlife professionals, has publicly released a comprehensive binder of comments opposing four proposed revisions to Endangered Species Act regulations. Submitted in December 2025, these responses from the society’s headquarters and various chapters highlight dangers to scientific integrity and conservation amid agency resource strains. The release on March 17, 2026, ...

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Panamanian golden frogs return to the wild

Panamanian Golden Frogs Take Cautious Steps Toward Wild Revival

Panama – Conservationists marked a pivotal moment in amphibian recovery efforts late last year when they released captive-bred Panamanian golden frogs into forested enclosures. The species, a cherished national symbol, vanished from the wild in 2009 after chytrid fungus decimated populations across Central America. This experimental reintroduction tested the frogs’ resilience against ongoing threats while ...