Nature

Looking to inform the conservation of critically endangered bird species, University of Utah biologists have completed an analysis identifying traits that correlate with all 216 bird extinctions since 1500.This post was originally published on this […]

The turkey may be the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving dinner table now, but harvesting the iconic holiday bird could become harder in the holidays to come.This post was originally published on this site

Taxonomy is the science of describing, classifying and naming organisms. It organizes the vast diversity of life on Earth. Species are grouped based on shared characteristics, providing a system that allows scientists to understand and […]

The sounds produced by male reindeer probably tell potential mates a lot about the caller: their age, size and weight. These are all important considerations for a female during the rut, according to a new […]

Exposure to heavy metals compromises immune functions and reduces reproductive success in the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), according to a new paper by researchers working with the Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO) at Temple University […]

The long-term analysis of blue whale and fin whale vocalizations in the eastern Fram Strait offers valuable insights into seasonal and annual patterns regarding these species’ occurrence in the region. For example, blue whales can […]

Plants need light to grow, but too much light can induce damage to the photosynthetic complex known as photosystem II. It is known that plants adapted to growing under full sun repair this light-induced damage […]

Researchers are calling for a transformational shift in the funding of coral reef restoration efforts across the southeast Asia region.This post was originally published on this site

An international study shows how chemical fingerprints left by “underappreciated” aquatic organisms could help scientists monitor global environmental change.This post was originally published on this site

Thailand is sending almost 1,000 highly endangered lemurs and tortoises back to their home in Madagascar, in what both countries called their biggest ever operation against wildlife trafficking.This post was originally published on this site