Fifteen Most At-Risk Species Have Low Survival Chance
Two Mexican rodent species as well as a number of birds and frogs rate among the 15 animal species with the lowest chance for survival in the world. A new...
Bad Fences May Lock Wildlife in Dangerous Highway Corridors
Poorly-built fences lining highways may lock reptiles in a deathtrap unless they are done properly, according to new research. “If you want road mortality mitigation to work for small animals...
Pine Beetle Infestations Won’t Spark More Flames: Study
Western pine forests that have been devastated by pine beetles at least have one respite according to new research: They are not more likely to burn. “We found that alterations...
Bison to be Reintroduced to Canada’s Oldest National Park
Bison could once again roam free in Canada’s oldest national park. Provincial and federal officials announced a plan earlier this month to reintroduce plains bison (Bison bison bison) to Banff...
Disappearing Arctic Ponds Could Affect Threatened Ducks
Ponds from north Alaska that provide “a mecca” for migratory birds and some threatened duck species are shrinking and disappearing, according to a new study. “These birds will likely be...
Gator Blood Could Hold Keys to Fight Infection in Humans
The defenses that have helped alligators survive festering wounds received in territorial battles while hanging around in stagnant swamps and gobbling up rotting carrion could hold the key to helping...
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Killer Amphibian Fungus Traces Found in Old Specimen Samples
The history and origins of the fungus killing vast populations of amphibians is becoming increasingly complex as researchers discover evidence of the chytrid disease in old museum samples in Illinois...
Idaho Drafts New State Sage-Grouse Plan
Idaho is working on a new draft conservation plan for the sage-grouse in an effort to keep the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from potentially listing the species under the...
Researchers Identify Birds Hosting Lyme Disease
Researchers have discovered several bird species that host ticks carrying Lyme disease bacteria in northwestern California as well as another pathogen that causes chronic illness in humans. “The role of...
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