Credit: Depositphotos A recent study unveils the impending rise in river temperatures due to reduced water flows and increasing atmospheric temperatures, posing significant challenges for aquatic ecosystems, wildlife, and human society. With the ongoing global warming attributed to climate change and the projected increase in the frequency and severity of droughts, a recent study sheds light...
Credit: Pixaobay Bird populations in North America are rapidly decreasing. Climate change, among various factors affecting these birds, plays a noteworthy role, often interacting with other stressors like habitat loss. Researchers from the University of California, Davis, discovered that extreme temperatures affect avian reproduction differently based on the bird's habitat. Published in the journal Science, the...
Credit: Pixaobay In the journal Environmental Archaeology, our recent study delves into the insights that ancient civilizations' written records can provide about the wildlife they coexisted with. Our research, centered on venomous snakes documented in an ancient Egyptian papyrus, reveals a surprisingly diverse array of snake species in the land of the pharaohs. This newfound...
Credit: The pet zealot. In 2021, an animal resembling a dog was brought to an animal rehabilitation center in southern Brazil after being hit by a car. However, this creature exhibited peculiar behavior that raised questions about its identity, it turns out it was a Dog-fox hybrid. Dog-fox hybrid Behavior and Genetic Investigation The animal had a...
Credit: Pixaobay Being the sole mammal capable of genuine flight, bats have developed a range of distinctive traits that enable their bodies to adapt to the physical demands of nocturnal flapping. Having a resilient physique reduces the likelihood of infections causing significant harm. For species like us, lacking such robust immune systems, possessing the ability to...
Credit: Pixaobay Large herbivores play a crucial role in safeguarding local ecosystems by consuming and trampling invasive plant species that pose a threat to biodiversity. You might question the logic behind this, as you may wonder if these large animals also consume and damage native plants. However, this is not the case. Native plants have evolved...
Credit: Pixaobay A recent study suggests that numerous European cities have the potential to achieve net-zero carbon emissions within the next decade by integrating nature into their infrastructure. A recent study published in the journal Nature Climate Change has highlighted the strategies that European cities can employ to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in the next decade...
Credit: Pixaobay Given dire forecasts suggesting the potential extinction of polar bears by the century's close, it becomes imperative for scientists to establish a means of tracking their population to gauge the effectiveness of conservation endeavors in mitigating the impacts of rapidly disappearing habitats. However, working safely with polar bears (Ursus maritimus) is notoriously challenging due...
Incorrect way of using biomass for energy generation. Co-authored by Rita Frost, this post delves into the environmental impacts of biomass. Whether using wood or fossil fuels for energy, both contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and exacerbate climate change. The practice of importing biomass or fossil fuels for energy production has significant consequences for climate change...
Credit: Pixaobay Toxic cyanobacteria, commonly referred to as blue-green algae, can pose dangers to both humans and wildlife when their numbers increase significantly in lakes or rivers. Fortunately, a recently created sponge shows promise in effectively managing and controlling these harmful algal blooms. Persulfate-Based Oxidants Previously, Jiangfang Yu and Lin Tang, scientists from China's Hunan University, conducted...
