Biological Species

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duskdiver
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Biochemistry
A new study shows an animal's lifespan is written in the DNA. For humans, it's 38 years
theconversation.com - Benjamin Mayne
Humans have a “natural” lifespan of around 38 years, according to a new method we have developed for estimating the lifespans of different species by …
11 hours ago
The Conversation UK
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Biodiversity
Ancient DNA confirms humans wiped out the north's version of the penguin
The Conversation UK - Jessica Emma Thomas
The North Atlantic was once home to a bird that bore a remarkable similarity to penguins. The great auk, also known as “the original penguin”, was a …
17 hours ago
Bethany Frasier
flipped into Animal Articles
Animals
How humans killed off the only parrot native to the continental U.S.
National Geographic - Why Are Parrot Species in Decline?
The last Carolina parakeet died in captivity in 1918. Now, new genetic analysis has revealed what drove the bird to extinction. The United States was a more colorful place when flocks of Carolina parakeets
14 hours ago
Joseph Calandriello
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Whales
The biology of big
sciencemag.org
With so many recent scientific advances focused on the mini, micro, nano, and molecular scales, there is a tendency to overlook the titanic biology …
10 hours ago
Saligia
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Biodiversity
Invasive animals pose ‘deep and immediate threat’ to U.S. national parks, study finds
pbs.org - Elisheva Mittelman, Yale Environment 360
More than half of all U.S. National Parks are overrun with invasive animal species, such as rats, pythons and feral hogs, according to a new study …
10 hours ago
Slam Jannsen
flipped into what the ..?
Which species needs to go extinct before we’re willing to address the problem that a significant % of our population adheres to policy of healthcare that requires mass-scale destruction of the earths …
China
Chinese trade in hides has led to global donkey massacre
sciencemag.org - Christa Lesté-Lasserre
13 hours ago
Daily Mail
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Whales
Scientists discover whale which is 25 years OLDER than America
dailymail.co.uk - By Victoria Allen Science Correspondent For The Daily Mail
Somewhere in the ocean there could be a whale that has been alive since 25 years before the USA existed and seven years before Admiral Nelson was …
10 hours ago
KnowLabs
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California Coastal Commission
Coastal Commission approves 8 toad pools and habitat restoration at Crystal Cove State Park
Los Angeles Times - Lilly Nguyen
When it came time Thursday to approve development of eight pools to provide seasonal homes for toads, the California Coastal Commission hopped to it. The commission approved a coastal development permit
3 hours ago
Neatorama
Zoology
‘Snake? Snaaake!’ Deadly Eastern Brown Snake is Almost Too Sneaky
neatorama.com - feebly
Can you spot the snake in the photo? Andrew’s Snake Removal, from Queensland, Australia, posted this photo on Facebook with the caption: Ok let's see …
14 hours ago
Birds
Christmas Bird Count marks 120th year
coastreporter.net - Tony Greenfield
The Sunshine Coast Natural History Society will be conducting the 41st annual Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, Dec. 14, and the 29th Pender Harbour …
7 hours ago
TNW
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The Brain
Neurons — a fuckton of them — are what make us smarter than other animals
TNW - The Conversation
Here’s something new to consider being thankful for at the dinner table: the long evolutionary journey that gave you your big brain and your long life. Courtesy of our primate ancestors that invented over
18 hours ago
EcoWatch
Wildlife
Donald Trump Jr. Killed an Endangered Mongolian Sheep
ecowatch.com - Olivia Rosane
Trump Jr.'s spokesperson said the trip was purchased at a National Rifle Association charity auction before his father ran for office. It is not …
17 hours ago
The Jakarta Post
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Australian Universities
World's oldest artwork uncovered in Indonesian cave: study
thejakartapost.com -
An Indonesian cave painting that depicts a prehistoric hunting scene could be the world's oldest figurative artwork dating back nearly 44,000 years, …
12 hours ago
Reuters India
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Drought
Namibia rushes to drill boreholes as worst drought in a century bites
Reuters India - by Nyasha Nyaungwa
WINDHOEK (Reuters) - Namibia's dam water levels have almost halved from already low levels as the worst drought in more than 100 years pushes the desert nation closer to famine. Dams nationwide were at
1 day ago
Jeff Buhmann
flipped into Animals & Pets
Parrots
Humans 'sole culprits' in US parrot extinction
BBC News - Paul Rincon
A genetic study of the US's only native parrot appears to confirm its extinction was down to humans alone. Scientists sequenced the genome of a stuffed Carolina parakeet held in a private collection. colourful
6 hours ago
Teri Valle
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Plants
These Houseplants Are Sure to Impress | Hunker
hunker.com - Teo Spengler
Nobody wants to be that person who bases his or her choices on pleasing the crowd. But admit it: There are always one or two guests who you're …
6 hours ago
1NEWSNOW
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Zoology
Jacinda Ant-dern? New insect species named after NZ prime minister
tvnz.co.nz - 1 NEWS
A newly discovered ant species in Saudi Arabia has been named after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. The name, Crematogaster jacindae, was to honour Ms …
9 hours ago
U.S. News & World Report
Wildlife
New Mexico Zoo Cares for Endangered Mexican Gray Wolves
U.S. News & World Report - Associated Press
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Albuquerque’s zoo is celebrating the survival of one of three Mexican gray wolf pups born at the facility this year. ABQ …
Now
Chernobyl
Bumblebees exposed to Chernobyl-levels of radiation consume more nectar
phys.org - British Ecological Society
The study simulated Chernobyl-levels of radiation exposure in a laboratory to investigate the impacts it may be having on insects inhabiting the …
18 hours ago
Fox News
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Science
'Rodeo ants' that hitch a ride on larger ants discovered in Texas
Fox News - James Rogers
Two new species of “rodeo ants” that hitch a ride on larger ants have been discovered in The Lone Star State. The new species were discovered by Alex Wild, curator of entomology, and lecturer in the Department
9 hours ago
The Bizarro
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Philosophy
Gorgeous Vintage Posters of Animals and Scientific Phenomena by Japanese Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Printmaker Kazumasa
Brain Pickings by Maria Popova - Maria Popova
A vibrant minimalist celebration of nature, from the scale of cells and atoms to the scale of elephants and the Moon. Around the time the mid-century French artist and natural history curator Paul Sougy
10 hours ago
World Economic Forum
Extinction
Malaysia’s last Sumatran rhino died – here are more species on the verge of extinction
weforum.org - Charlotte Edmond
• Malaysia’s last Sumatran rhino just died and fewer than 100 now remain in the wild across Asia. • Habitat loss, poaching and climate change are …
16 hours ago
Chris Geddon
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Science
At 44,000 Years Old, This Is the World's Oldest Artwork
Popular Mechanics - By Caroline Delbert
Scientists have confirmed that cave artwork found in a cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is the earliest ever found at 44,000 years old. The new record holder replaces other Indonesian cave paintings,
8 hours ago
Biodiversity
Pervasive human-driven decline of life on Earth points to the need for transformative change
sciencemag.org - science.sciencemag.org
Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), Summary for Policymakers of the Global Assessment Report of …
7 hours ago
Reuters India
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Australian Bushfires
Thousands of baby flying foxes starve after Australian bushfires
Reuters India - by Melanie Burton
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Thousands of baby grey-headed flying foxes have been abandoned by their mothers in the latest example of wildlife devastation caused by Australia's severe drought and bushfires, disrupted
1 day ago
Matador Network
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Biodiversity
10 conservation success stories that bring hope in the Age of Extinction
matadornetwork.com - Eben Diskin
It’s a rare piece of good news when an animal comes back from extinction or sees an improvement in its survivability prospects — that’s why Tuesday’s …
6 hours ago
Diane Collet
flipped into Art Is Interesting
Science
44,000-year-old cave art depicts earliest-known mythical beasts
sciencefocus.com - Sara Rigby
The painting, found in Indonesia, is the earliest-known example of cave art. A 44,000-year-old cave painting discovered in Indonesia is believed to be …
19 hours ago
Jacki Glew
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Animals
Why Some Animals Eat Rocks To Aid in Digestion
howstuffworks.com - Jesslyn Shields
As a human, you are not encouraged to eat rocks. Babies are constantly trying, and a condition called pica can compel an adult to eat nonfood objects …
14 hours ago
Mashable
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Culture
Dogs at polling stations is the best thing about the UK election
Mashable - Sam Haysom
It's UK general election day, and — if you're able to — you should absolutely get out there and vote. But be sure to take your canine companion with you when you do. The minute the polls opened at 7 a.m.
18 hours ago
Falcon
flipped into Eclectica
Birds
A Complete History of Collecting and Imitating Birdsong
mit.edu - By: John Bevis
From field recordings to bird box automata and clocks, humans have been reproducing and utilizing bird sound for centuries. Since literature began, …
14 hours ago