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Elephants Caught in the Crossfire
Forest elephants in the Mbeli River, Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Congo. Photo Wikipedia Commons The Congo Basin, despite being incredibly rich in biodiversity and mineral resources, has unfortunately...
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Noise Pollution Acts as a Biodiversity Filter
A 5-ton whale and a 5-ounce dove are both vulnerable to the same issue. Ambient sound can have a drastic effect on one’s quality of life, as anyone who has ever dealt with a noisy neighbor knows all...
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The Costa Concordia and the Plight of the Mediterranean Monk Seal
Diorama with a Monachus monachus (Monk seal). Picture by Giovanni Dall'Orto The Plight of the Mediterranean Monk Seal The entire world watched as the Costa Concordia gradually sank beneath the waters...
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An Amazing Behavior Cetaceans—whales, dolphins, and porpoises—comprise a group of mammals that demonstrate some of the most extreme adaptations of the mammal world. These creatures possess a range of...
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Invasive Plant Protects From Invasive Toad
The Cane Toad (Bufo marinus) is an invasive animal that has caused havoc in many parts of the world. Invasive Species Cause Havoc Invasive species are notorious for wreaking ecological havoc:...
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The African Painted Dog
The African painted dog, (Lycaon pictus), also known as the Cape hunting dog or the African wild dog, is a rare and unique canid, known for its highly cooperative social structure. Within a pack, the...
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Community Conservation Efforts Revive Pakistan’s Markhor
Not Your Average Goat Photo Wikipedia Creative Commons The markhor (Capra falconeri) is not your average barnyard goat. The rare mountain species sports intricately spiraled horns that can grow up to...
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Kenya’s Biodiversity Haven – Mpala Wildlife Conservancy
The Laikipia Plateau, the swath of savanna and woodland habitat that bridges the base of Mount Kenya and the edge of the Great Rift Valley, is home to some of the most spectacular wildlife populations...
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The Prodigal Larva
New Discovery Links Larval-Adult Forms of a Marine Crustacean An Alien Reject? To be honest, Cerataspis monstrosa looks like a reject from a B-level alien movie, and the history of this larval...
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Invasive Species Showdown in New Zealand
Complex Relationships Between Introduced Mammals in New Zealand We have heard all too many stories about the devastating effects of introduced species on native wildlife. The brown tree snake, for...
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Protecting South America’s Crown of Biodiversity
With Amazon Explorer, Paul Rosolie Paul Rosolie checking the camera trap videos on a laptop in the Amazon, Photo: Mohsin Kazmi Visiting a rainforest can be an exercise in challenged expectations....
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The Iberian Lynx Faces Extinction, Raises Conservation Questions
The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) bears the dubious distinction of being the most endangered cat on the planet. The species has been whittled down to just 250 individuals, which are divided into two...
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Let There Be Light: Ultraviolet Vision Saves Sea Turtles
Ocean life is in trouble. Many fish species have already been harvested to the brink of extinction, and more and more species are declining at alarming rates. Fish are not the only animals to take into...
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Contaminated Caimans Highlight Problems with Global Food Production
The banana is one of our least guilt-inducing snack foods, and it is easy to see why it’s the most popular fruit in the United States. It is a sweet-tasting source of fiber, potassium, B vitamins, and...
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What Can a Cactus Teach Us About Earth Day?
The prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) is one of North America’s least welcome exports. This spiny succulent shares many traits with a villain from an alien movie—it can reproduce clonally if it is broken...
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