Such drastic measures may be unnecessary, however, according to researchers who have assessed the risk of disease transmission from Yellowstone bison to cattle.
Speaking at a January 12, 2009 symposium “Will the Rainforests Survive? New Threats and Realities in the Tropical Extinction Crisis*,” hosted by the…
“To escape a predator, you don't have to be fast, you just have to be more erratic,” said Tom Eisner, a world authority on animal behavior, ecology and…
The findings suggest that after a sudden rise in species numbers, diatoms abruptly declined about 33 million years ago — trends that coincided with severe…
Using population data, plot-scale vegetation analyses and satellite imagery, the ecologists from from the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), the University…
This network will supply Sida (the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) with knowledge on how the world’s forests can best contribute to…
Smooth, dark buildings, vehicles and even roads can be mistaken by insects and other creatures for water, according to a Michigan State University researcher,…
Human-made light sources can alter natural light cycles, causing animals that rely on light cues to make mistakes when moving through their environment. In the…
Under the proposals, companies would buy what are in effect permits to pollute, but the price of those permits would be controlled because the government would…
In addition to winning over regulators and other key constituents, some green manufacturers are even cutting costs through their environmental initiatives,…
In addition, institutional mechanisms to enhance synergies in forests and water administrations are needed at national and regional levels.These key messages…
The WCS team, working in conjunction with the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies (ARCCoERS) along with government,…
Proteas are best known as the national symbol of South Africa. The international team behind today's new study created an evolutionary 'family tree' of all…
Proteas are best known as the national symbol of South Africa. The international team behind today's new study created an evolutionary 'family tree' of all…
In Spain, 20% of the earth or concrete ponds used to store lixiviates are close to a river. This represents a significant environmental risk if the pond is…
The findings show that the glaciation might have started some 20,000 later than was previously assumed.”It's important that we get to the bottom of when the…
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