Jaguars in Brazil act just like house cats in new trail camera footage – and scientists are using that to their advantage
Researchers observed jaguars rolling around and scratching themselves against tree trunks. Now they’re using that to their advantage as they collect non-invasive samples — from cat mats.
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Aspen trees are flourishing again in Yellowstone for the first time in 80 years, thanks to gray wolf’s return
The reintroduction of gray wolves to the national park was controversial — and continues to be. But new research reveals just how vital they have been to restoring the golden glow of aspen forests.
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Brazil's endangered macaws struggle to survive in the wild. So, conservationists give them flying lessons.
In an unprecedented project in the municipality of São Simão, blue-and-yellow macaws born in captivity were trained in free-flight techniques before being introduced into the wild.
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Two new species of 'paintbrush-tailed' marsupials discovered in Australia: 'They are ferocious predators'
By examining the genetic makeup of bones at a museum, researchers at the University of Western Australia can confidently say that the kultarr is three species, not two.
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Three-footed turtle given 'new wheels' after museum staff gifts him a handmade LEGO harness
A tenacious turtle named Root earned a cushy spot at a museum in Nova Scotia. Then his “coworkers” stepped in to improve his quality of life.
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New research suggests dogs help people regulate stress even more than expected
Dogs aren’t just good company. They might just be one of the most accessible and effective tools for staying healthy in a stressful world.
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Bandicoot 'baby boom' gives conservationists hope for endangered species after 150-year absence
In 2023, 66 shark bay bandicoots were released into the Pilliga reserve in Australia. Two years later, conservationists continue to find evidence that the endangered marsupials are thriving.
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