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Controversial Lion Farming in South Africa and Illegal International Bone Trade
Between 8,000-12,000 lions and other big cats, including tigers, are bred and kept in captivity in more than 350 facilities […]
How Indian Ocean Storms Fuel Wildfires in California and Beyond
Every wildfire has a spark but some of the most devastating fires on record may be set in motion thousands […]
Trump Plans to Cut Down Millions of Trees From Federal Lands
Donald Trump signed two executive orders on 1 March 2025 aimed at bolstering domestic timber production from national forests and […]
Primates Offer Clues To How Our Early Ancestors Had Sex For Social Purpose
Sexual behavior in animals is often associated with reproduction. However, according to research, it also serves important social functions. A […]
SenesTech: This Biotech Firm Has a Plan to Control Rat Overpopulation
High rodent or rat populations in urban areas are a consequence of increasing human population density and climate change. Dense […]
Ancient Survival Instincts Drive Modern Power Struggles
While our collective culture may have evolved alongside technological advancements, we are still ruled by the same instincts that once […]
Pet Dogs as Spreaders of Antimicrobial-Resistant Salmonella?
Companion animals can transmit zoonotic pathogens. These are disease-causing microorganisms that pass between animals and humans. The same is true […]
Purpose of Bird Vocalization
Research in ornithology has explored and explained the different functions of bird vocalization. Ornithologists specifically determine these functions by analyzing […]
Why Is Venus Hotter Than Mercury?
Mercury is the nearest planet to the Sun. It orbits at an average distance of 58 million kilometers. However, despite […]