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Witches’ Broom and the Conservation of “Ugly”
Should we kill trees because they’re ugly? At one point, conservationists did.
Why Are You Seeing Lots of Vultures Now?
Large flocks of vultures are circling, but it’s probably not because something is dead.
The Disturbingly Long Tapeworms of Alaskan Bears
What’s that trailing from the bear? (It's not the cute cub)...It's an overlooked (and gross) creature of salmon ecosystems.
Why Sick Bats Self-Isolate
Research shows that normally social bats self-isolate when sick.
Mammals, Wildlife Trade + the Next Global Pandemic
Scientists report a strong association between wildlife trade and zoonotic disease risk with 25% of mammal species in the trade hosting 75% of viruses known to be transmissible between animals and humans.
Story type: TNC Science Brief
Take Down Your Feeders: Salmonella is Killing Songbirds
Bird feeding is spreading salmonella. Here’s how you can help.
Deformed Beaks: What We Know About An Alarming Bird Disease
Have you seen a bird with abnormally long and deformed beak? Here’s what’s happening.
Charting a Future for People and Nature in Post-COVID India
Can science and technology in post-COVID India chart a more sustainable future?
Can Duck Poop Spread Invasive Fish?
New research shows carp eggs can remain viable after passing through a duck’s digestive tract.
Using Science & Culture to Assess Billabong Health
In northern Australia, scientists and young indigenous rangers are working together to gain a better understanding of billabong health.
Can Toads Heal Themselves of Deadly Chytrid Fungus?
New evidence suggests some toads bask in sun to heal themselves of chytrid fungus.
A Breakthrough for Chronic Wasting Disease?
A new paper finds for the first time a way to deactivate Chronic Wasting Disease prions, using a common household product.
