Whipsnade Zoo: Newborn monkey a ‘sign of hope’ for species
Just look at this cutie! Source: bbc.co.uk https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-68426516
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Studying a species of microscopic worms exposed to 40 years of high radiation following an explosion at Chernobyl | Researchers couldn’t find signs of genetic damage caused by the exposure. They believe the findings will help guide future cancer research.
Studying a species of microscopic worms exposed to 40 years of high radiation following an explosion at Chernobyl | Researchers ...
France’s appetite for frogs’ legs is endangering species in Asia, say campaigners
France’s appetite for frogs’ legs is endangering species in Asia, say campaigners Source: theguardian.com https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/09/france-appetite-for-frogs-legs-endangers-species-in-asia-say-campaigners
The genus Halobates is almost exclusively marine and is unique in having the only known species of insect to live in the open ocean. Halobates are water striders, and of the 46 Halobates species described, only five are completely oceanic in habitat.
The genus Halobates is almost exclusively marine and is unique in having the only known species of insect to live ...
Hammerhead shark embryo studied by scientists gives rare insight into how the species developed its unusually shaped head
Hammerhead shark embryo studied by scientists gives rare insight into how the species developed its unusually shaped head Source: newsweek.com ...
The Rote Island snake-necked turtle (Chelodina mccordi) is one of 32 species freshwater turtles and tortoises in Indonesia and considered one of the world’s rarest turtles.
The Rote Island snake-necked turtle (Chelodina mccordi) is one of 32 species freshwater turtles and tortoises in Indonesia and considered ...
Males aren’t actually larger than females in most mammal species
Males aren’t actually larger than females in most mammal species Source: scientificamerican.com https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/males-arent-larger-than-females-in-most-mammal-species/
The Speckled tortoise (Chersobius signatus) is the world’s smallest species of tortoise. The males are 6–8 cm (2.4-3.1 in) in length while the females can measure up to almost 10 cm (3.9 in).
The Speckled tortoise (Chersobius signatus) is the world's smallest species of tortoise. The males are 6–8 cm (2.4-3.1 in) in ...
“Olaf” (pictured) is the first amphibian born via IVF. Previously thought to be extinct, 300+ members of this critically endangered species, the Puerto Rican Crested Toad, were born from sperm previously frozen – hence named after the Disney character – in order to save the species from extinction.
"Olaf" (pictured) is the first amphibian born via IVF. Previously thought to be extinct, 300+ members of this critically endangered ...
Scientists Discover 100 New Marine Species in New Zealand
Scientists Discover 100 New Marine Species in New Zealand Source: nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/10/science/new-species-sea-discovery.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20240311&instance_id=117289&nl=the-morning®i_id=53831380&segment_id=160430&te=1&user_id=fe5d662adf685ae9dedd7464c832fcdf
Fossil Hunter Discovers Gigantic Crab in New Zealand—a New, Extinct Species
Fossil Hunter Discovers Gigantic Crab in New Zealand—a New, Extinct Species Source: smithsonianmag.com https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/fossil-hunter-discovers-gigantic-crab-in-new-zealand-a-new-extinct-species-180983923/
There are two species of crow in the mainland United States, the American Crow & the Fish Crow. Until recently, there was a third species, the Northwestern Crow, but it was absorbed into the American Crow in 2020. The Tamaulipas Crow is an infrequent winter visitor to the southern tip of Texas.
There are two species of crow in the mainland United States, the American Crow & the Fish Crow. Until recently, ...