‘Invasive’ species dying off rapidly on Catalina Island
Like the iconic palm tree, California bison were brought to the West by Hollywood producers to film Western movies 100 years ago, but they are now becoming extinct on Catalina Island. It started as a herd of 14 bison shipped in 1925.the missing american” and the numbers quickly exploded. Thousands of them once roamed an […]
Saving ‘old and wise’ animals vital for species’ survival, say scientists | Conservation
IA growing body of research shows that it's not just humans who get smarter as they age, but animals as well. Largemouth buffaloes can be 127 years old, Greenland sharks can be 392 years old, and some sponges can live for more than 10,000 years. And age is not just a number. As animals grow […]
Scientists discover lost ‘big head’ human species in Asia
Researchers say they have discovered new insights into a long-lost human species known for its particularly heavy skull. recent research. Jurenians, or “big-headed” people, are distorting scientists' long-accepted understanding of human evolution. How humans came to be is a linear process, starting with ape-like ancestors like Lucy, evolving into many variations over time, and ending […]
Scientists dissect ‘world’s rarest whale’ for clues on little-known species | New Zealand
A necropsy of a shark whale, thought to be the world's rarest whale species, is being carried out in New Zealand, marking the first time a complete specimen has been examined. The spade-toothed whale is a species of beaked whale that gets its name from the resemblance of its teeth to the spade-like “lens blades” […]
The Douglas fir, a common species used for Christmas trees, can grow hundreds of feet tall and live for over 1,000 years
Douglas fir, also known as Douglas tree, Oregon pine, and Douglas spruce, can grow hundreds of feet tall and the oldest species can live more than 1,000 years. Douglas fir is the state tree of Oregon. The species is found from western British Columbia to central California, according to Portland.gov. There is a time for […]
Giraffes Set To Join The Endangered Species List As Population Numbers Decline
Gus, a one-day-old giraffe calf, looks at the camera at Noah's Ark Farm in Bristol, England, on May 12, 2017. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) OAN Staff Blake Wolf4:20pm – Thursday, November 21, 2024 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is attempting to protect the species by submitting a proposal to add them to the […]
Scientists divided over resurrection of extinct quagga species
This quagga reveals its true striped pattern. The scientist who claims to have brought back an extinct relative of the zebra is a diving expert, and while some think it's the equine equivalent of “Jurassic Park,” neighbors see it as a superficial imitation. I call it that. “Effectively, we're just reducing the zebra's stripes,” said […]
New frog species chirp like trippy ‘Star Trek’ sound effects
Beam up, frog. Deep in the rainforests of Madagascar, scientists have discovered seven new species of tree frogs whose sounds most closely resemble Star Trek's iconic high-pitched sound effect. Specifically, its high-pitched, bird-like frequency evokes both. “Boardsman's Flute” and “Tricorder”. A newly discovered tree frog in the genus Boophis in Madagascar was named for its […]
Biden admin moves to reinstate Trump-era rule, delist gray wolves from endangered species list
The Biden administration is seeking to reinstate a Trump-era rule that lifted endangered species protections for gray wolves in the United States. In 2020, under President Trump, wolves were removed from the Endangered Species Act (ESA), returning management of gray wolf populations to state and tribal wildlife professionals, according to a Department of the Interior […]
Police Arrest Florida Driver For DUI After He Ran Through Rare Endangered Species Nest
A man is facing drunk driving charges after he allegedly crashed his SUV into a protected sea turtle nest on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida, on Sunday, WSVN reports. Manuel Ortega Orellana, 42, was reportedly driving at a high rate of speed on the beach, dangerously close to volunteers and wildlife. According to WSVN. The incident […]