nature
Just 84 Amur Leopards Remain In The Wild
An international team of scientists has used camera traps on both sides of the border of China and Russia to obtain the most updated estimate of the Amur leopard population.
How Plants Beat The Heat
Scientists in Japan have identified a gene in plants that protects their chloroplast membranes from destabilization due to excessive heat.
Crocodile Attacks On The Rise In East Timor
East Timor’s growing population of saltwater crocodiles have increasingly been encountering—and attacking—humans.
Saving The Pandas Is Worth Every Cent
Protecting giant pandas generates benefits that amount to 10-27 times the cost of conservation efforts, scientists say.
Once Eaten By Birds, Stick Insects Get The Ride Of Their Lives
For stick insects, becoming bird food isn’t the end of the road, but may be the start of a long-distance journey.
Ants Tell The Story Of Tropical Biodiversity
Researchers have studied ants to explain why biodiversity is higher in tropical regions compared to areas further away from the equator.
New Species Of Shrew Discovered In The Philippine’s ‘Sky Island’
Researchers have identified a new species of mountain-dwelling shrews in the Philippines, highlighting the importance of preserving this unique mammal’s habitat.
Preserving The Genetic Diversity Of Sumatran Rhinos
Genetic studies suggest that breeding centers and a cell bank are necessary to preserve the genetic diversity of critically endangered Sumatran rhinos.
Snow Monkeys Take Hot Baths To Destress
Taking hot spring baths during winter reduces the levels of stress hormones in Japanese macaques, researchers say.
