Discovery of 98 iguana eggs in Miami backyard emphasizes issue of invasive species
If you thought that the wild side of Florida was limited to South Beach, there’s more to the story. In the suburban area of Palmetto Bay, Miami, homeowners recently found themselves unexpectedly hosting a gathering of sorts—98 surprise iguana eggs hidden in their yard. Upon discovering the eggs, the homeowner reached out to Humane Iguana […]
Researchers point finger at politics for thwarting endangered species protections process
Political combat and partisan ideology threaten the survival of the Endangered Species Species Act (ESA) and the survival of the animals it is supposed to serve, researchers warn. Wildlife management under the ESA has changed dramatically during the Nixon administration since the passing of bipartisan and unanimous 50 years ago.Frontier of conservation science. Kelly Dunning, […]
Americans are encouraged to hunt, cook and eat these invasive species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has released a list of five invasive animals that Americans can hunt, catch and cook. Eating invasive species can help protect native wildlife by reducing numbers and limiting the damage these species have to do to the ecosystem, FWS spokesman Erin Huggins wrote on her list. Fox News […]
Endangered species threatened by LA fires, pets may return
Historic Los Angeles wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 11 people. Endangered species may also become extinct, one expert warned. “We are now caught up in this terrible moment that directly affects people who have lost their homes and livelihoods and many have died. In the background are the animals who […]
‘Alien plant’ fossil unearthed near abandoned Utah town not related to any identified living or extinct species
Fossils of an “exotic plant” discovered just outside an abandoned town in Utah 55 years ago have no relation to any existing or extinct species, scientists said in a study last month. revealed. Paleontologists later discovered fossilized leaves of this plant, Osniophyton elongatumFor decades, they believed that this species may be related to the common […]
‘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 […]