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How scientists are using "DNA maps" to expose pangolin trafficking hubs
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (299+ words) Now, a study published in PLo S Biology on May 7 by an international team of researchers has offered a breakthrough. The team was able to use advanced genetic sequencing to map the trafficking routes of the three most-traded pangolin species:…...
Video shows 10-foot alligator removed from Jekyll Island resort
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (287+ words) Georgia State Patrol troopers successfully wrangled and removed a massive 10- to 11-foot alligator found hiding underneath a parked car at a Jekyll Island hotel after the coastal reptile wandered from its freshwater habitat into a guest parking lot o JEKYLL…...
New species of ancient Arctic mammals discovered in Alaska
13+ min ago (87+ words) Chronicle-Tribune The shape of the tooth suggests that Camurodon borealis was likely a herbivore. (Shelley et al. via SWNS) Three newly discovered species reveal how ancient mammals survived extreme weather conditions in the Arctic millions of years ago. The Colville…...
Authorities investigate carved initials on gray whale carcass on Whidbey Island
14+ hour, 45+ min ago (736+ words) OAK HARBOR, Wash. " Authorities confirmed reports that someone carved initials into the carcass of a gray whale that washed ashore on Whidbey Island earlier this week. In a statement, Cascadia Research, a group of researchers and activists who advocate for…...
100-ft distance for tourists mandated at elephant camps after Dubare tragedy
50+ min ago (32+ words) Bidar: In the wake of the recent fatal incident at the Dubare elephant camp, Karnataka Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar B. Khandre has ordered strict new safety measures at all elephant. .....
The guy who threw a rock at the Monk Seal is now claiming he was trying to save sea turtles
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (745+ words) Igor Lytvynchuk, the Ukrainian businessman who threw a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal named Lani on a beach in Maui and then told bystanders "I don't care, I'm rich. Fine me. I can pay for it," has…...
Camera traps installed in Myagdi to monitor endangered Red Pandas
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (473+ words) Camera traps being installed in Myagdi to monitor endangered Red Pandas/RSS MYAGDI: Automatic cameras have been installed in the Jaljala area and Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve in Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality of Myagdi to study the status of the endangered red…...
Tiny transmitters on falcon chicks usher in new era of peregrine recovery
4+ hour, 3+ min ago (72+ words) Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Tiny transmitters on falcon chicks usher in new era of peregrine recovery OAK CREEK " Greg Septon of Muskego had banded about 1, 500 falcon chicks since he founded the Wisconsin Peregrine Falcon Recovery Project in 1986. Each was fitted only…...
Michigan bird migration peaks as rehab center sees 200% patient surge
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (14+ words) WXYZ Channel 7...
Wild elephant found dead in Assam's Kaliabor, electrocution suspected
38+ min ago (194+ words) A wild elephant was found dead early May 19 morning at Lengteng No. 2 Basti in Kaliabor, Assam triggering concern among local residents and forest authorities. According to preliminary information, the elephant's carcass was discovered by villagers early in the day. A…...