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Commonly-found cicada species sheds its foreign tag to embrace an Indian identity

Corrected identity of South Indian cicada species, Purana cheeveeda, formerly mistaken for Malaysian species. Research team led by Kalesh Sadasivan found differences in male genitalia & operculum. Possibility of cicadas being geographically & attitudinally restricted, implying high degree of endemism. Study strengthens possibility of cicadas being restricted, indicating deteriorating quality…

The Hindu

Should I worry about ticks?

Evidence suggests their numbers could be increasing – with bites transmitting viral, bacterial and potentially life-threatening diseases. But there are ways to guard against these attacks

The Guardian - UK

Study sheds light on connection of warmer springs, bees waking up earlier

Warmer springs, according to recent research, are prompting bees to awaken earlier, endangering agricultural pollination of apples and pears. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Great white sharks reclaim spotlight at San Diego Beach

The sighting Friday of three great white sharks off Black’s Beach in San Diego provides strong evidence that perhaps dozens of juvenile sharks are still utilizing the area between Black’s and Del Mar.

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When an owl came visiting

Birds mob an owl perched on an awning, protesting its presence. Owl keeps its peace, preening and posing for a photo-shoot. Owls have been feared and admired in folklore, inspiring poems and stories. Owl's visit to my home left me wondering if it had a message. Human nature seeks reasons…

The Hindu

How diseased coral parents can restore stony coral tissue loss disease, finds study

The coral reefs across the Caribbean have been devastated by Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD), which has caused severe mortality in a number of coral species, including Pseudodiploria strigosa, which has been particularly hard hit in the Mexican Caribbean. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Invasive snake wrestled into submission by hunters is Florida’s longest

Video of capture of Burmese python measured at 19ft – as long as an adult giraffe is tall – was posted on Instagram

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CIFA scientists improve strain of popular scampi prawn making it a fast-growing species

CIFA, an Indian Council of Agriculture Research organisation, has successfully developed a genetically improved fast-growing strain named CIFA-GI Scampi.

The Hindu

Western Ghats lost 5% evergreen forest cover, shows analysis

Western Ghats Spatial Decision Support System (WGSDSS) designed by IISc reveals 5% loss of evergreen forest, 4.5% increase in built-up cover, 9% in agriculture area. Fragmentation analysis shows interior forest constitutes only 25% of forest landmass. System designed to enhance governance transparency, meet societal needs & help in prudent management…

The Hindu

Time to end war on birds and find a way to coexist, say experts

Discovery that some species build nests from anti-bird spikes highlights growing awareness in UK that deterrents don’t work

The Guardian - UK

Timing of turkey nesting might not shift with changing climate: Study

Eastern wild turkeys in five southern U.S. states are unlikely to adjust the date of when they start nesting, even in the event of major future climate change. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Research reveals Butterflies, moths share ancient ‘blocks’ of DNA

According to new research, butterflies and moths share "blocks" of DNA that are more than 200 million years old. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Meet the 486-legged creature found in an LA area park

A previously unknown species has been discovered lurking in the parks of Los Angeles and Orange counties.

Los Angeles Times

Country diary: Three turtle doves glide into view

Sandwich, Kent: Since 2017 this farm has been made more attractive to this iconic species – and it’s working

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Drones are disturbing critically endangered shorebirds in Moreton Bay, creating a domino effect

Drones are increasingly swarming our skies, capturing images, managing crops and soon, delivering packages. But what do the birds make of this invasion of their territory?

The Guardian - UK

UK butterfly count could show fall in numbers after 2022 drought

Annual three-week survey kicks off amid signs weather has taken toll on populations of common species

Zenger

Birds Defy Convention, Build Nests Using Anti-Bird Spikes

Dutch researchers document remarkable behavior in urban avian adaptation

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Reversing the decline in shark and ray populations is possible, but requires strong governance and management

The oceans remain vast and inscrutable. While technology has revolutionized our capacity to track threats to biodiversity on land, our understanding of the status of marine biodiversity remains fragmented and biased toward economically high-valued species.

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Brooks River brown bears break out all the moves to catch salmon

With the fishing season underway for brown bears on Alaska's Brooks River, the National Park Service has provided a humorous description of the catching techniques.

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Drones a threat to critically endangered Aussie bird

Australia's largest shorebird is being pushed further towards the brink of extinction by people using drones, a study suggests.

The Independent UK

Chicago's Shedd Aquarium welcomes its first rockhopper penguin chick in 8 years

Chicago's Shedd Aquarium has welcomed the first southern rockhopper penguin chick to join its colony in eight years

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Robo-bees Set To Revolutionize Pollination As Honeybee Populations Decline

BloomX's robotic bees offer an efficient and sustainable solution to the global decline in honeybee populations, boosting crop yields.

The Conversation

Male rhesus macaques often have sex with each other – a trait they have inherited in part from their parents

Homosexual behaviour is not limited to humans. Biologists have reported homosexual behaviour in many species of wild animal, ranging from bats and birds to dolphins and primates.

Chicago Sun-Times

Trio of piping plover chicks released at Montrose Beach

The three endangered chicks, Searocket, Prickly Pear and Wild Indigo, are just over 30 days old and join Imani, the senior plover at that stretch of beach.

Zenger

Climate Change Threatens Small And Light Butterflies With Extinction

Research finds that wing size and color influence butterflies' ability to cope with rising temperatures

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