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Buffered by Bears: Why Foxes Hang Out Near A Top Predator
A new study suggests gray foxes use bears as a coyote buffer.
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.
Giving Black Rhinos Their Space in Northern Kenya
In Kenya, black rhinos need more space, and a community conservancy offers hope.
Aquaculture Adds Value to Habitat
Bivalve and seaweed farming systems result in measurable increases in fish and invertebrate abundance and diversity.
Energy Matters: The Importance of Mitigating the Land Impacts of Energy and Extraction
Energy and mining could convert nearly as much land as agriculture by 2050 – including nearly 80% of all projected expansion into the world’s most intact natural lands.
Table Corals Could Be the Key to a Resilient Great Barrier Reef
Scientists discover that table corals regenerate Great Barrier Reef habitats 14 times faster than other coral species.
Follow Me Down the Brood X Tunnel: A Reading List
Wondering what all the Brood X Periodic Cicada fuss in the U.S. is about? Have questions? One of the stories here probably has the answers.
9 Cool Freshwater Fish You’ve Never Heard Of
Do you know the hardhead? The chiselmouth? Celebrate freshwater biodiversity with these cool fish.
Biodiversity Conservation: 7 Principles for Matching Goals with Actions
Scientists offer 7 key principles to help achieve the Convention on Biological Diversity’s 2050 vision: living in harmony with nature.
Social Considerations for Diffusing Climate-Smart Practices in Regenerative Food Systems
To improve our soil health, millions of farmers may need to un-learn some prevailing ways of farming and simultaneously embrace new technologies.
Rebalancing Water and Land Use for Nature and People in California
Examining how ecological restoration efforts – rewilding – could recover the San Joaquin’s natural diversity and ensure the long-term health and productivity of farms and the local communities they support.
Tiger Selfie A Reason for Optimism
Recently an endangered Bengal tiger was seen by villagers at Surajkund, Madhya Pradesh in an area near one of the […]
