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Can Forest Fragmentation Benefit Tropical Birds?
A recent study challenges conventional wisdom on the effect of forest fragmentation. The findings cause a stir among scientists...read more
Towards a universal DNA barcode for plants
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Migration timing affects salmon survival
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A new study in the Journal of Applied Ecology finds that the migration timing of Pacific salmon can affect their survival to adulthood. These results have implications for river managers and others trying to conserve these threatened fish...read more
From "buffer zones" to country homes...
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Scientists have used GIS to map out undeveloped "buffer zones" surrounding protected areas in the U.S. The findings are a cause for concern...read more
Measuring earthquake damage on panda habitat
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Scientists use satellite imagery and field work to calculate the damage of the Sichuan earthquake on panda habitat. What's the outlook for the endangered icon?
Study finds encouraging signs for ocean recovery
In a new study in the journal Science, a team of researchers find encouraging signs that some ocean ecosystems are improving. Controls on fisheries appear to be decreasing exploitation rates helping some species recover ... read more.
Lakeshore development reduces food supply for fish
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