Black mamba rescued after feasting on feral kittens in Shallcross, Durban
A black mamba was found eating feral kittens, leading to a rescue operation in Durban, highlighting the delicate balance of ...
Many animals and plants are losing their genetic diversity, making them more vulnerable
Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to ...
Climate change reshuffles species like a deck of cards, new study finds
A new study led by UC Santa Cruz ecology and evolutionary biologist Malin Pinsky finds that temperature changes due to ...
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Animal poop can literally transform barren landscapes into lush ecosystems
By depositing substantial piles of dung, vicuñas are speeding up plant colonization on freshly deglaciated terrain.
Field Museum scientists rename king cobras after 4 new species discovered
"There's just a lot we don't know and this is sort of the first step in getting a better grasp on what this biodiversity ...
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Why is this snake one of the most trafficked species in the world? | Wild Targets
The red sand boa is a non-venomous snake that thrives in dry scrublands and grasslands that offer loose sand the snake can ...
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To conserve chimps, understand their genetic traits and local adaptations, says study
NAIROBI ― Understanding the genetic traits of chimpanzees and how they help them adapt to unique conditions in different ...
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King Cobra reclassified into 4 species after a 20-year study: know names, habitats, genetics & treatment
The King Cobra, once a single species, is now classified into four: Northern, Sunda, Western Ghats, and Luzon King Cobra. A ...
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What will Year of the Snake mean for you? Chinese zodiac predictions for 2025
It’s worth noting that the Chinese zodiac has five elements associated with each sign: earth, fire, water, wood and metal. In 2025, it’s a year of the wood snake — an event that happens every 60 years ...