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1. IntroductionOwing to a combination of natural and anthropogenic activity-derived stressors, water scarcity has evolved into a significant global challenge, impacting a growing number of regions throughout all continents . By 2025, an…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUq4fWk9WYA Feathers may have evolved on dinosaurs to frighten and flush out prey before they were used for flight, say researchers who built a winged robot and used it to…

Three fossils of Pachycormus fish from the dinosaur era feature smaller members of the same species in their guts - perhaps showing how the animals got by when food was scarce

Media AdvisoryWednesday, January 17, 2024What Three different HIV antibodies each independently protected monkeys from…

Hammer coral, also known as anchor coral, in Lembeh Strait in IndonesiaMarli Wakeling/Alamy When hammer coral says, “new year, new me”, it truly means it: many colonies of the coral species change their sex annually.…

For Immediate Release:January 5, 2024 Contact:Brittney Williams 202-483-7382 Norfolk, Va. – As the year’s inaugural nor’easter is forecast to affect parts of the U.S., PETA is sharing tips to help keep animals safe. They’re especially…

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For Immediate Release:January 3, 2024 Contact:Brittney Williams 202-483-7382 Kingwood, Texas – Damning U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports just obtained by PETA reveal that local animal breeder and pet store Animal Ark has…

Bateleurs have declined by 87 per cent in three generationsAndre Botha Dozens of species of African birds of prey are in steep decline, with many now considered at risk of extinction, according to an analysis of data…

Bateleurs have declined by 87 per cent in three generationsAndre Botha Dozens of species of African birds of prey are in steep decline, with many now considered at risk of extinction, according to an analysis of data…

Carlyn Kranking and Joe Spring In 2023, a…

An article in The New Yorker by bestselling novelist Jonathan Franzen is lifting the veil on how “no-kill” policies at animal shelters—even those funded by taxpayer money—are causing cats and dogs to suffer. How ‘No-Kill’ Policies Are…

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This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle by 1,2,†, 1,†, 1, 1, 2, 2,* and 1,* 1 State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, Institute…

Remon Karam tells his story while sitting in the shade of one of the buildings at Kore University in Sicily. The 24-year-old has come a long way since he fled Egypt for a new life with a new family in Italy. “I was 14 when I decided to…

  Spotted hyenasWim van den Heever/naturepl.com This spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) pup is a natural in front of the camera, while its mother and sibling keep a watchful eye in the background. This playful shot was…

Chimpanzees in zoos were shown photos of old group members to test their memoryJohns Hopkins University Bonobos and chimpanzees seem to recognise photos of former group members – even animals they haven’t seen for…

Scientists use electricity to make cells take up DNA – and the same process could happen in nature thanks to electric eels’ shocking powers

Science fiction has long described sophisticated technology that can temporarily put humans into a suspended state, permitting characters to awaken far into the future, often after extended journeys through space. In reality, the basis…

Fagilde’s trapdoor spider was rediscovered in northern PortugalSergio Henriques/Re:wild An elusive species of trapdoor spider has been spotted again in a small village in Portugal after a 92-year disappearance.…

Cats are formidable predatorsGary John Norman / Alamy Domestic cats have been recorded eating more than 2000 other species, and the true number of species they eat is probably far greater. That is the finding of the…

Donna, a bottlenose dolphin, during a test for electricity-sensing abilitiesTim Hüttner, Nuremberg Zoo Bottlenose dolphins have an extra sense – the ability to feel electric fields – which they may use to navigate…

Who Is at Higher Risk for Food Poisoning Anyone can get food poisoning, but certain groups of people are more likely to get very sick from food poisoning. If you have one of these factors, your body may not be able to fight germs and…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain We are biodiversity researchers—an ecologist, a mathematician and a taxonomist—who were locked down together during…

A Yao honey-hunter in Mozambique holds a honeyguide birdClaire Spottiswoode People from multiple cultures in Africa have unique sounds that they use to communicate with honeyguide birds, and the birds recognise these…

The new-to-science hedgehog species has darker brown fur and spines, as well as slightly larger ears, than the European hedgehogZooKeys Scientists have identified a new species of hedgehog: a dark brown creature that…

Megamouth sharks are rarely seen by humansBIOSPHOTO / Alamy A megamouth shark that stranded in the Philippines is the first pregnant individual ever recorded in this rare species. The finding confirms that megamouths…

Megamouth sharks are rarely seen by humansBIOSPHOTO / Alamy A megamouth shark that stranded in the Philippines is the first pregnant individual ever recorded in this rare species. The finding confirms that megamouths…

This photo released by the Iranian Defense Ministry on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, claims to show a rocket with a capsule carrying animals is launched from an undisclosed…

Wrecks can be valuable habitats for corals, sea anemones and other animals on the sea floorMarcus Rose Shipwrecks can provide an important refuge for marine life in areas subject to heavy fishing pressure, despite…

Chinstrap penguins sleep for a few seconds at a timebenkrut/iStockphoto/Gett​y Images Chinstrap penguins are avid nappers, taking more than 10,000 a day – but each one lasts just 4 seconds. Dozing off for several…

One of the birdlike footprints from Maphutseng, Lesotho (left), and a false colour depth map of the print (right)Abrahams et al. 2023, PLOS ONE, CC-BY 4.0 Footprints preserved in stone in Lesotho appear to have been…

Credit: Little, Brown Spark In his new book "Eat, Poop, Die," UVM wildlife expert Joe Roman explores the fascinating lives of whales,…

African penguins at the Zoomarine theme park in ItalyCristina Pilenga African penguins may identify their partners by the patterns of spots the birds sport on their chests. This is the first time researchers have…

Male serotine bats use their penises in an unusual wayAlona Shulenko Male serotine bats have a bizarrely long penis with a heart-shaped head that they use like an arm during sex. “Bats are quite interesting in many…

Egyptian vultures have declined rapidly since the 1980sblickwinkel / Alamy A huge international effort has succeeded in protecting endangered vultures by tackling threats to the birds all along their migration route…

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A trained monkey in Rawalpindi, PakistanAssociated Press / Alamy Monkeys that “dance” in street shows in Pakistan have high levels of stress hormones, abnormal behaviour and poor health – but stopping such shows…

A green sea turtle hatchling on Heron Island, AustraliaGenevieve Vallee / Alamy Chemical pollution could be skewing the sex ratio of sea turtles by making more eggs hatch as females, putting the species at risk of…

Ancient bird tracks at the Wonthaggi Formation in south-east AustraliaMartin et al., 2023, PLOS ONE (CC-BY 4.0) A set of fossilised footprints found in Australia, which date from over 120 million years ago, are the…

Michelson Philanthropies and its network of foundations extend their heartfelt thanks to the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Their commitment, dedication, and sacrifices are the bedrock of America’s storied…

Silky ants seem to seek out nutritional remedies when they are illYongXin Zhang / Alamy Some ants treat their own infections by eating aphids containing an antiseptic ingredient. In previous laboratory experiments,…

A tiger photographed by a camera trap in Royal Belum State Park, MalaysiaEmmanuel Rondeau/WWF-US This extraordinary glimpse of one of Malaysia’s last remaining tigers provides hope that nationwide efforts to save the…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEZK6MI7x4U A rare species of echidna named after broadcaster David Attenborough has been rediscovered by scientists on mountains in Indonesia, more than 60 years after it…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg2l662OnJA High-speed cameras have revealed how hummingbirds negotiate their way through tiny gaps while in flight, which happens much too quickly for the human eye to…

Pannychia moseleyi, a bioluminescent sea cucumber, photographed in a ship laboratory after being collected at a depth of about 1300 metresManabu Bessho-Uehara/MBARI (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute) A…

JEFFERSON CITY — Today, the Missouri Department of Agriculture awarded funds to 12 projects that aim to address food insecurity in Missouri. Through the…

JEFFERSON CITY — “Trade in agriculture has always been a critical component in driving demand for our products domestically and internationally. Today,…

Rats aren’t always communicating with each other when they squeak and squawk – sometimes they are just happy to be togetherRosa Jay/Shutterstock Rats seem to emit ultrasonic squeaks of happiness just because they are…

Today, Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn announced that 21 youth organizations from across Missouri were awarded grants from the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s 2020 Building Our American Communities grant program. In…