Scientists probe the unique ways elephants sense and navigate time, uncovering insights that challenge traditional approaches to their protection. Challenging Assumptions About Animal Time Challenging Assumptions About Animal Time (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Khatijah Rahmat, a postdoctoral researcher at Germany’s Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, leads efforts to legitimize the concept of animal ...
Wyoming – Mule deer that cover longer distances in their seasonal journeys accumulate more body fat, boost their reproductive success, and extend their lifespans compared to their more stationary counterparts. Decade of Tracking Reveals Migration Payoffs Decade of Tracking Reveals Migration Payoffs (Image Credits: Unsplash) Researchers from the University of Wyoming and the Wyoming Game ...
Appalachia – Researchers uncovered higher frog and toad diversity in wetlands at recently restored coal mine sites than in nearby mature forests. Surprising Surge in Younger Restored Sites Surprising Surge in Younger Restored Sites (Image Credits: Unsplash) Scientists expected mature forests to support the most amphibians. Instead, wetlands surrounded by very young forests on reclaimed ...
Hawaii’s Big Island faced a dramatic volcanic display Tuesday as Kilauea unleashed towering lava fountains that scattered hazardous tephra across key areas. A Fiery Spectacle Turns Hazardous A Fiery Spectacle Turns Hazardous (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Lava fountains from Kilauea’s summit vents rocketed more than 1,000 feet into the air during Episode 43 of the ongoing ...
A comprehensive global meta-analysis has revealed how everyday boat activity profoundly affects the lives of marine megafauna, from whales and dolphins to sea turtles and sharks. Decades of Data Expose Consistent Disruptions Decades of Data Expose Consistent Disruptions (Image Credits: Pixabay) Researchers synthesized findings from 204 peer-reviewed studies spanning more than 40 years, compiling nearly ...
A pivotal astrological alignment unfolds this week as Mercury retrograde in Pisces links up with Mars and the North Node, inviting bold steps toward personal purpose. The Climax of Retrograde Chaos The Climax of Retrograde Chaos (Image Credits: Pixabay) This rare triple conjunction perfects from March 14 to 17 at 8 to 10 degrees Pisces, ...
Panama – Researchers have pinpointed three critical declines of large plant-eating animals over 17,000 years ago, offering insights into how reintroducing similar species could heal modern tropical forests. Three Waves of Megafauna Collapse Three Waves of Megafauna Collapse (Image Credits: Unsplash) Lead author Felix Pym of the University of Exeter revealed that plant-eating megafauna – ...
Researchers documented a staggering global translocation of massive freshwater animals, revealing profound changes to aquatic ecosystems and human societies alike. Astonishing Scale of Human-Driven Dispersal Astonishing Scale of Human-Driven Dispersal (Image Credits: Pexels) Scientists identified 93 species of freshwater megafauna – large animals weighing at least 30 kilograms – that authorities or industries deliberately moved ...
Professional sports teams worldwide have long embraced wild animals as symbols of strength and spirit, but a recent push seeks to transform that fandom into tangible protection for threatened species. Threatened Icons Dominate Stadium Branding Threatened Icons Dominate Stadium Branding (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) A study published in BioScience revealed that 727 professional organizations across 50 ...
Computer simulations paired with ancient pollen records demonstrate that early humans exerted substantial influence over European vegetation long before the rise of farming. Neanderthals Tackled Giants, Altering Forests Indirectly Neanderthals Tackled Giants, Altering Forests Indirectly (Image Credits: Unsplash) Neanderthals hunted massive prehistoric elephants weighing up to 13 tonnes during the Last Interglacial period from 125,000 ...
