nature
India’s Biodiversity Hotspot Yields New Jumping Spider Species
The newly discovered Stenaelurillus albus jumping spiders use mating plugs as part of their reproductive strategy.
Tasmania’s Swift Parrot Set To Follow The Dodo
Introduced predators such as sugar gliders could cause the Tasmanian swift parrot to go extinct in just three generations.
Beards As Badges Of Honor?
In primates, ostentatious markings could serve to make males more attractive to females and more intimidating to other males.
Asian Medical Plants Face Extinction Risk
The loss of Asia's biodiversity could also mean the loss of future drugs, with natural products the source of more than a third of the drugs available on the market.
Farming Harms Chinese Giant Salamander Population
As currently practiced, salamander farming techniques harm the wild population by spreading diseases, studies say.
New Tick Named After Malaysian Scientist
A newly discovered tick species has been named after Malaysian zoologist Dr. Lim Boo Liat.
Two Unusual Anemones Found In Japan
Unlike other members of the same species, the newly discovered anemone do not have symbiotic, photosynthetic algae.
Blind Beetles Show Signs Of Sight
Blind subterranean beetles that nonetheless have opsin genes could tell us more about regressive evolution.
Chinese Public Largely In Favor Of Tiger Trade Ban
Chinese citizens feel that tigers belong in the wild and are supportive of a ban on tiger trade, survey shows.
