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230 million years ago Dinosaurs first appeared on earth, but was there apex predator like the size of a mouse ever existed? New research finds shocking detailsDinosaurs first appeared roughly 230 million years ago and eventually became the dominant land animals, holding that status until an astero...- In 2022, a four-month-old bar-tailed godwit left Alaska on its first migration; it flew 13,560 km nonstop and reached Tasmania 11 days laterA remarkable bar-tailed godwit embarked on a breathtaking journey, soaring 8,425 miles from Alaska to Tasmania in a single, relentless stre...
- In 1965, a mountaineer climbed 6,000 feet and found a seabird's last two colonies; he spent the next 50 years keeping it from extinctionA New Zealand salesman made a notable discovery in 1965 by locating nesting sites for the Hutton's shearwater, a unique alpine seabird. Sad...
- In 1988, English farmer stopped cultivating his entire 377-acre wheat farm; 35 years later, it became one of central England’s biggest refuges for scrub, woodland and rare wildlifeNearly 40 years ago, an English farmer made the decision to stop intensive wheat farming, paving the way for the Strawberry Hill nature res...
- In Argentina, one fossil bone from a 236-million-year-old cynodont contained a rare clue about birth. Researchers found its newborn size resembled mammals, suggesting live birth evolved 95 million years earlier than thoughtNew fossil evidence challenges the long-held belief that ancient cynodonts laid eggs. A recent study found compelling proof that Chiniquodo...
- Originated 250 millions ago, Crocodiles and Birds closest living relatives yet one flies, apex predator can't, scientists have finally figured out whyReversion to a cold-blooded metabolism may have saved the crocodile lineage from extinction 66 million years ago when an asteroid ended the...
- Karnataka, Bihar, Mizoram register wins in Jr Women''s National Hockey ChampionshipKarnataka, Bihar, and Mizoram secured victories in their respective matches. Karnataka defeated Uttarakhand by a commanding 6-1 margin in t...
- In 1903, Paul Kroegel patrolled a tiny Florida island by boat to save its Pelicans; President Roosevelt turned it into America’s first wildlife refugeIn Florida's Indian River Lagoon, Paul Kroegel took a stand against market hunters targeting nesting birds. His relentless advocacy caught ...
- Since 2016, the Netherlands has used 37.2 million tonnes of lakebed sediment to build seven wildlife islands covering 1,300 hectaresIn the Markermeer region of the Netherlands, innovative artificial islands have been crafted using dredged materials from the lakebed. The ...
- For generations, Yao hunters in Mozambique have followed a wild bird called the greater honeyguide through the forest to find hidden bee nests; experiments now confirm the bird knows exactly what it is doingIn the heart of Mozambique, Yao hunters have cultivated a remarkable alliance with honeyguide birds, tapping into their natural instincts f...
- Crypto exchanges are evolving into financial superapps; traditional assets emerge as key growth engine: BinanceCrypto exchanges are evolving into financial superapps, expanding into payments, tokenised assets, equities and investment products. Binanc...
- Birds are cleverer than many animals. Scientists identify a key clue about why birds have better problem-solving skillsA study of 203 birds across 15 passerine species found that birds better at solving physical puzzles were more innovative in the wild and h...
- The hidden owl war: An invasive owl is conquering ancient forests, putting the threatened northern spotted owl at even greater riskInvasive barred owls are occupying ancient forests vital for northern spotted owls. These aggressive competitors concentrate in the exact h...
- In 1958, an American ornithologist found pigs devastating a remote Pacific atoll and the removal of 58 pigs was followed by a seabird increase from 650 to 137,000In 1958, an ornithologist took decisive action by removing feral pigs from Clipperton Island, leading to a remarkable recovery of seabird p...
- In 2024, Australian scientists reported fitting five parrots with tracking devices; within 48 hours, the birds had removed every oneIn a fascinating study, scientists attached GPS devices to five wild little corellas in South Australia, only to find all were removed with...
- In the early 1970s, Maui planted miconia for its spectacular purple leaves; its descendants spread across East Maui and threatened native forest watershedsIntroduced to Maui in the 1970s, Miconia calvescens, known as the velvet tree, has emerged as a significant invasive species. Its swift spr...
- In 2023, scientists trained bumblebee demonstrators to open a puzzle box; other bees copied the method until the behavior spread through their coloniesIn an intriguing study, it was discovered that bumblebees can learn various skills simply by observing the actions of other bees. Untrained...
- Australian scientists put GPS trackers on five magpies; two were removed within hours, and all five were gone within daysA fascinating display of teamwork was observed in Australian magpies as they successfully removed tracking devices from fellow birds. Withi...
- Hidden in Uganda's swamps, this 4-foot-tall bird looks like a living dinosaur, complete with a fearsome hooked bill and a machine-gun-like call; scientists still don't fully understand its strange evolutionUganda’s shoebill is one of Africa’s strangest birds, standing up to 140 centimeters tall with a huge hooked bill built for catching large ...
- In 1964, an Australian couple camped on a North Queensland island; their decades-long campaign helped a pigeon colony recover from under 2,000 birds to more than 40,000In 1965, Margaret and Arthur Thorsborne initiated a bird count that has become one of the most enduring wildlife studies globally. Their un...
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