Researchers study teeth from two of Japan's rarest mammals to determine dietary needs and aid conservation
Japan's Ryukyu Islands, which includes Okinawa, are the exclusive home to two rare mammals, the Amami rabbit and Ryukyu ...
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Conserving vultures in Southern Africa may provide substantial economic gain: Report
Vulture populations in Southern Africa are dwindling, yet the birds could bring large economic benefits to the region, ...
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Las Vegas resident champions idea of desert-friendly zoo
Steve Lake envisions a zoo no more than 25 acres, with animals that could withstand the region’s extreme summer temperatures.
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Jim Brandenburg, renowned wildlife photographer and Minnesota native, dies at 79
Brandenburg, one of six winners of the National Geographic’s Lifetime Achievement Award, reportedly died on Friday after ...
‘Pygmy’ creature with ‘leaf’-like toes found in South Africa. It’s a new species
Scientists found a “pygmy” creature with “leaf”-like toes in rocky a crevice of South Africa and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Courtney Hundermark via Conradie, Hundermark, Kemp ...
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City wages aggressive battle against fast-spreading plant choking local waterways: 'We need to ensure its health for future generations'
A city in South Africa is working to remove an invasive species known as devil's thorn from the banks of the Elsieskraal ...
Cartoon Network's 'Iyanu' has roots in Africa — and St. Louis
"Iyanu," a new TV show inspired by Nigerian folklore and myths, was animated by Lions Forge Entertainment, which was founded by St. Louisan David Stewart II. It shows on the Cartoon Network, and ...
Some insects are declining, but what's happening to the other 99%?
Insects are the dominant form of animal life on our planet, providing humans and wildlife with pollination, food, and ...
Animals that are all black or all white have reputations based on superstition − biases that have real effects
This superstition about black cats and other black animals in general has shaped people’s preferences about animals. It’s left its mark on things such as lower adoption rates for black cats and ...