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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Survey shows successful reintroduction of eastern quolls to mainland Australia

A recent survey indicates that eastern quolls, once extinct on mainland Australia, have successfully been reintroduced and are breeding in Victoria.

Mar 1 • 00:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

In Hawaii, thousands of rat hunters are being called after they devastated endemic bird populations and pushed the archipelago into an 'ecological free fall'

Hawaii is escalating its response to an ecological crisis caused by invasive rats threatening endemic bird populations and the overall health of its fragile ecosystems.

Mar 1 • 00:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

After more than 30 years extinct, rare Hawaiian snails reappeared

A species of tree snail, once thought extinct for over 30 years, has been successfully reintroduced into its natural habitat in Hawaii, marking a significant conservation milestone.

Feb 28 • 17:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bones found in railway construction in Maranhão are from a long-necked dinosaur

Bones discovered nearly five years ago in a railway construction site in Davinópolis, Maranhão, belong to a new species of dinosaur named Dasosaurus tocantinensis, which lived approximately 120 million years ago.

Feb 28 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Black Lion Tamarin Day: population management boosts the genetic diversity of the species in the interior of SP

The Black Lion Tamarin Day celebrates efforts to boost genetic diversity through population management of this endangered species in São Paulo, Brazil.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Do you recognize familiar birds from images? Test yourself - 13/13 is a real ornithologist's score

The article presents a quiz that challenges readers to identify bird species that can be seen in Finland during winter.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Neither large nor problematic: 5 native trees for narrow sidewalks

The article discusses five native tree species suitable for narrow sidewalks in urban Argentina, emphasizing their ecological benefits and adaptability to compacted soils.

Feb 28 • 10:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Watch: Discovery of 10 New Butterflies Amazes Scientists

Researchers from the University of Hawaii have identified 10 new species and 7 new genera of endemic leaf-roller moths in Hawaii, a significant find in the field of entomology.

Feb 28 • 07:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

A baffling discovery for scientists: why some trees withstand droughts that should kill them

Researchers have discovered that specific biological adjustments in tree roots enable some species to survive extreme drought conditions.

Feb 28 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Calls to avoid 'funding cliff' in the eradication of feral deer in Adelaide

South Australia's Feral Deer Eradication Program is seeking sustained funding to continue its successful efforts in managing the deer population in the region.

Feb 28 • 01:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The invasive species appearing in California's aqueducts: a reward offered for its elimination

A federal competition has been launched in California, offering a reward of up to $125,000 to develop solutions to control the spread of the invasive golden mussel, which threatens water and energy infrastructure.

Feb 27 • 20:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

New species of octopus discovered in the Pacific that would only be found in a South American country

Scientists from the Universidad Andrés Bello in Chile have discovered a new species of octopus in the southeastern Pacific Ocean.

Feb 27 • 20:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Customs Zone D seizes smuggled 15,300 litres of petrol, car, pangolins

The Nigeria Customs Service intercepted smuggled goods, including petrol, a vehicle, and endangered pangolins, with a total duty-paid value of over N52.6 million.

Feb 27 • 17:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Did you know there are polar bears in SP? The aquarium in the capital has a family of the species; watch VIDEO

An aquarium in São Paulo is home to a family of polar bears, including a young one born in Latin America.

Feb 27 • 16:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

New species of spider, with 'extraordinary survival strategy', identified in the Ecuadorian Amazon

A new spider species, Taczanowskia waska, has been identified in the Ecuadorian Amazon, showcasing a remarkable survival strategy by mimicking a parasitic fungus.

Feb 27 • 15:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Females of this species have antlers. It is already known why. A surprising function

A study reveals that female caribou have antlers, which serve a significant role in their survival and nutrition, contradictory to the long-held belief that antlers are primarily for defense.

Feb 27 • 11:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Giant fish on the brink of extinction. The reason is shocking

A rare species of fish, Salmo trutta, found in Sussex, England, is facing extinction due to housing development plans in the area.

Feb 27 • 09:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

In the relationship between species, the union of Neanderthal man and 'sapiens' woman prevailed

A new study reveals that the majority of unions between Neanderthals and modern humans during the Ice Age were between Neanderthal men and Homo sapiens women.

Feb 27 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gray Dolphins in Danger: How Pollution and Ports Trap the Symbolic Species of Rio de Janeiro

The gray dolphin, a symbol of Rio de Janeiro, is endangered due to pollution and port developments in the Sepetiba Bay area.

Feb 27 • 08:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

It is confirmed that humans extinguished the 'hobbits' and the finding changes what was known about prehistory

New findings suggest that the extinct species Homo floresiensis, known colloquially as 'hobbits', were extinguished by early humans, altering current understandings of prehistory.

Feb 27 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pokémon went from 151 to 1,025 monsters in 30 years; understand through graphs

Pokémon has grown from 151 species to 1,025 in three decades, highlighting its enduring popularity and evolution in the gaming universe.

Feb 27 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Ants trapped in amber tell how tiny life was millions of years ago

Study of gemstones containing various organisms reveals interactions between different species from the past.

Feb 27 • 05:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Creation of Mini-Testes from Stem Cells in a Test Tube, Mice Experiments by Osaka University and Others

Researchers from Osaka University and Yokohama City University successfully created mini-testes from ES cells in laboratory conditions, paving the way for advancements in infertility treatment and conservation of endangered species.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

TESTS ⟩ Real fisherman or first-timer? Find out if you can recognize 20 Latvian fish

This article features a quiz to test the ability to identify 20 different fish species found in Latvia.

Feb 26 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

95 hatchlings of the world's largest turtle born on the beaches of Manabí

Ninety-five hatchlings of the world's largest and most endangered turtle species have successfully emerged on the beaches of Manabí, Ecuador.

Feb 26 • 19:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Collectible Cards, a Proposal for Children to Learn to Protect Native Animals

The article discusses a new initiative by Clarin and Fundación Vida Silvestre to educate children about endangered native animals in Argentina through collectible cards.

Feb 26 • 18:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hidden in the mountains: biologists discover 4 new fish species in Minas Gerais

Researchers have described four new species of fish known as cascudinhos in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 17:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Historical Record in Neuquén: The Tender Animal That Grows Uncontrollably and Generates Concern

European rabbits in Neuquén, Argentina, are proliferating uncontrollably, raising alarms among producers and environmentalists.

Feb 26 • 17:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Kazakhstan plants thousands of trees for endangered species

Kazakhstan has launched a massive tree planting program aimed at conserving an endangered species, the Caspian tiger.

Feb 26 • 16:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The court's harsh verdict on the American who gave alcohol to a declining species of hawk

Cesaris Gustavo Diaz was sentenced for giving alcohol to a Cooper's hawk that he captured in Los Angeles County.

Feb 26 • 12:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
World

Dolphins Contaminated by Electronics. 'This is a Warning Signal'

Chemicals from electronic devices have been discovered in endangered dolphin species in the South China Sea, highlighting serious environmental issues related to e-waste.

Feb 26 • 12:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Police: Mass Death of Freshwater Pearls Causes Million-Euro Damage

A police report reveals significant damage caused to an endangered freshwater pearl mussel population at a logging site owned by Stora Enso in Suomussalmi, Finland, with a financial impact estimated at nearly two million euros.

Feb 26 • 11:21 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Most fish species are in poor condition

Most fish species in both inland waters and coastal seas are in poor condition due to excessive fishing pressure.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Most fish species are in a bad situation

Most fish species in inland waters and coastal seas are in poor condition due to excessive fishing pressure.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A bee that was believed to be extinct since 1904 reappears in New York

In a remarkable discovery, an ecologist found a species of bee thought to be extinct since 1904 in a research orchard in New York.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"Sprinter Trees" Threaten Forests Worldwide. Warning from Experts

Experts warn that unique tree species are particularly endangered due to transformations occurring in global forests.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pequena Lô touches snake skin during visit to the world's largest freshwater aquarium

Influencer Pequena Lô visits the world's largest freshwater aquarium, Bioparque Pantanal, where she interacts with various species including touching the skin of a snake.

Feb 25 • 23:52 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Mini Dinosaur Surprises: "Not an Era for Giants"

A new species of small dinosaur, nicknamed Alna, has been discovered in South America, weighing only 0.7 kilos and showcasing remarkably preserved skeletal features.

Feb 25 • 19:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

What's happening with lectures in Munich?: Man as a Universal Scholar and Endangered Species

Michael Martin, a nature photographer and adventurer, will present a multi-vision show in Munich highlighting Earth's landscapes and cultures on March 15.

Feb 25 • 14:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Body of Sperm Whale Found on Israel's Coast... Buried There

A rare and endangered sperm whale was recently found dead on Israel's Zikim Beach, highlighting the species' vulnerability and rarity in the area.

Feb 25 • 13:17 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Ontario property owner and contractor fined $157K for damaging threatened bird habitat

A property owner and contractor in Ontario have been fined for damaging the habitat of threatened chimney swifts during demolition work.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

The 21 Million Year Old Manatee That Already Changed the Ocean Like Current Species

Researchers have identified an extinct manatee species named Salwasiren qatarensis, discovered from fossil remains in Qatar, which significantly influenced its marine ecosystem 21 million years ago.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Even the frost was not a deterrent – these species are resistant to both heat and cold: specialists will return to work in the spring

Lithuanian forestry specialists emphasize the importance of winter logging, citing ecological considerations and the quality of timber harvested during this season.

Feb 25 • 08:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

THE STRANDS OF SCIENCE

The article discusses a peculiar orchid species that appears to be dead due to low chlorophyll levels, relying on fungi for carbon instead of photosynthesis.

Feb 25 • 08:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

There are significantly more species of bees buzzing on our planet than previously thought

Recent research suggests that the number of bee species globally may be substantially higher than previously recorded, with estimates suggesting at least 24,700 species, and possibly over 26,100.

Feb 25 • 06:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Chocolate Honey Created Beneficial for Human Health

Researchers in Brazil have developed a new health-beneficial chocolate honey using a stingless bee species and cocoa pod husks.

Feb 25 • 06:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

NEW RESEARCH ⟩ The Startling Similarity Between Cats and Humans in Cancer Opens Paths to New Treatments

Recent research reveals that cancer tumors in cats develop in a manner almost genetically identical to those in humans, suggesting potential advancements in treatments for both species.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The remembered phrase of Stephen Hawking: 'I am optimistic and believe we can create AI for the good of the world'

The article highlights Stephen Hawking's optimism about the potential of AI while also addressing a separate issue of exotic rabbits being abandoned in a Chilean commune.

Feb 25 • 00:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Farmers sound alarm over feral pig boom in WA's south-east

Farmers in Esperance, Western Australia, are alarmed by a significant increase in feral pig numbers, prompting legal measures to control the population.

Feb 24 • 23:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A new species found and one hypothesis suggests it was a dragon

Scientists have discovered a new species of spinosaurid dinosaur in the Sahara Desert, igniting excitement about its dragon-like features.

Feb 24 • 22:47 UTC

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