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DNR shares how to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (179+ words) When heading out on the water, boaters can take a few precautions to help stop the spread of invasive species such as clean, drain, drying the boat every time." DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) -- Minnesota is known as the land of 10, 000 lakes,…...
First study finds insect collapse is already fueling malnutrition in tropical regions
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (326+ words) The global decline in insects has long been framed as an environmental crisis. But a new study published in Nature suggests it is also a human nutrition crisis " and that some of the most serious effects may already be showing…...
This Parrot Species Now Mimics City Sounds to Survive
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (532+ words) In the concrete jungles of Australia, a remarkable adaptation is taking place. Yellow-crested cockatoos, once known for their melodious calls and mimicry of natural sounds, have begun to imitate the urban cacophony surrounding them. From car alarms and construction noise…...
The Truth About Monogamy in the Animal Kingdom
4+ hour, 5+ min ago (193+ words) When we think of monogamy, human relationships often come to mind. However, the concept of pairing with one mate extends far beyond our species into the diverse animal kingdom. For decades, scientists believed that monogamy was rare among animals, but…...
When Human Movement Changes, Different Animal Species Respond in Their Own Ways
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (854+ words) Van Nuys News Press When Human Movement Changes, Different Animal Species Respond in Their Own Ways Tracking Animal Adaptations During the COVID-19 Lockdown, Scientists Show How Human Presence and Habitat Modifications Affect the Way Animals Behave A new analysis of…...
Towering invasive plant that makes 9 million seeds a year could worsen Hawai'i floods and landslides
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (514+ words) "Our native plants depend on it." An invasive plant spreading through Hawai'i's Ko'olau mountains is raising alarms for more than just ecological reasons." In a recent Tik Tok mini-documentary, local storyteller Here in Hawai'i (@hereinhawaiitv) highlighted how miconia " a fast-growing…...
As Wildfires Get More Intense And Costly, Prescribed Fire And Fuel Mitigation Work Needs To Be Viewed As A Long Term National Investment.
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (294+ words) Decades of litigation, funding issues, and workforce constraints have hindered fuel reduction work in our National Forests. Clearly, we are not doing enough; they are riddled with lawsuits, prescribed fires are causing complaints about a smoky nuisance, and there is…...
Slap You With Science! - Pokemon fossils in a museum? - AOL
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (120+ words) Slap You With Science! - Pokemon fossils in a museum? AOL. com Lord Professor Cody Stark is here to slap you with science! Comedian Laura Clery crushed by 600-pound fridge: 'Nearly killed me' Beartooth singer Caleb Shomo comes out as gay,…...
Vasai-Virar turns to nature to restore lakes
4+ hour, 16+ min ago (329+ words) MUMBAI: Lakes in the Vasai-Virar region are undergoing a gradual revival. Years of neglect have sounded the death knell of these water bodies, but a pilot project using Japanese technology is showing how nature-based solutions can revive them. Vasai-Virar City…...
27 New Species Discovered in Peru's Rainforest Expedition
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (1057+ words) Chris is the co-founder of 'Animals Around The Globe' and a fervent wildlife enthusiast with extensive travels across diverse ecosystems worldwide. From exploring the marine wonders in the Azores and witnessing the vast savannas of Kenya, to delving deep into…...