In a plot reminiscent of the fairytale “Goldilocks,” chum salmon are looking for waters that are “just right.” Because of planet overheating, their proverbial perfect porridge is in remote arctic areas previously uncharted by the migrating fish known for their prolific breeding, according to a report from Wired that referred to the new development as […]
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Eight-eyed grassland creature with ‘fanglike’ sex organ turns out to be new species
A dwarf-sized creature scurried along its eight legs through its home in an Uruguay grassland. That’s when it fell into a researcher’s trap — and was discovered as a new species. Scientists were exploring Uruguay and Brazil for spiders, according to a study published Dec. 5 in the journal Zootaxa. After collecting dozens of specimens, […]
Company devises ingenious way to fight back against one of the biggest threats to endangered species: ‘No more excuses’
Palm oil has long been controversial. The oil, found in an immense variety of everyday products, has been linked to deforestation, endangering animals, and even exploitative labor practices. But one company has resolved to solve its problems. C16 Biosciences launched Palmless, an environmentally conscious and sustainable alternative to palm oil, with a simple motto — […]
A US pine species thrives when burnt. Southerners are rekindling a ‘fire culture’ to boost its range
WEST END, N.C. — Jesse Wimberley burns the woods with neighbors. Using new tools to revive an old communal tradition, they set fire to wiregrasses and forest debris with a drip torch, corralling embers with leaf blowers. Wimberley, 65, gathers groups across eight North Carolina counties to starve future wildfires by lighting leaf litter ablaze. […]
Quarter of world’s freshwater fish species at risk of extinction, researchers warn
Thousands of species of freshwater fish are at risk of extinction, the International Union for Conservation of Nature said in a Monday report released at the United Nations climate conference in Dubai. The organization assessed just under 15,000 species and found 25% face possible extinction. At least 17% of the threatened species are impacted by […]