The National Museum of Jamaica (NMJ), a division of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), has started a program to teach students about the preservation of plants and animals endemic to Jamaica. Around 60 pupils and their teachers from three primary schools, along with members of the Kingston town center community, will take part in a […]
Category Archives: Plants and animals
Over 1,800 Australian plants and animals are considered at risk of extinction, and yet the protection of endangered species is almost entirely absent from the current election campaign. We have developed a Web applicationwhich launches today, which lets Australians know which endangered plants and animals live in their federal territory electorate. For example, we found […]
Event attendees can make sightings anywhere in the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region, whether in their backyard or at a community park. People can channel their inner scientist by participating in the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR) annual BioBlitz event. the MABR BioBlitzwhich runs from April 8-10, relies on citizen scientists to collect information on flora […]
“The size of the snowy owl population increases during the lemming boom. The following year, with more owls, the lemming population declines. “If the lemming crash is small, the subordinate birds are forced to look south for food.” They are usually young males, who are shorter than their female counterparts. “If the lemming crash is […]
“The color serves as a signaling device to other males, telling them to stay away from their territory,” Dunning said. It signals to women in a different way. “The brighter the male, the more likely he is to mate with the best females.” During the breeding season, scarlet tanagers mainly eat insects. In the fall, […]
Kim Valenta is an evolutionary ecologist at the University of Florida. She says The times evoke on how plants use colors to proliferate – and how birds can see so much more than the yellow in a banana: The heart of my research is to understand how plants communicate with animals. Plants must do everything […]
You might think the question about how you protect the plants and animals on the Laguna Trail was posed by the Laguna Foundation or perhaps a group of citizens concerned about the environment and climate change. But you would be wrong. This article is about students at La Fiesta University Elementary School (UELF) in the […]
“Anything about an otter’s body plays a big role in its success in the environment,” says Zollner. “From their thick, water-resistant fur to the shape of their bodies, they are designed to move through water and catch prey. It is a high level predator. “My old doctorate. student, Casey Day, organized a large group of […]
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In a dark, deep, and humid redwood forest, Max Genetti scans a trail for slime. His career: Banana slugs, small but important contributors to the new California Conservation Genomics Projectan ambitious effort to find, catch, and genetically decode approximately 250 of the state’s most special species. In the glow of a predawn headlamp, “you can […]
In recent years, research from the lab of biologist Gürol Süel at the University of California, San Diego has uncovered a series of remarkable features exhibited by clusters of bacteria that live together in communities known as biofilms. Biofilms are prevalent in the living world, inhabiting sewer pipes, kitchen counters, and even the surface of […]
Prescribed burns are an important tool for managing Florida’s ecosystems, and in Florida they are carried out year-round. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said on its website that burns in spring and summer generally increase grasses and other non-woody species. And burns during fall and winter help shrubby plants, like saw palmetto. Many […]
There are more than 1000 species of mistletoe in the world, but those found in America like warm climates. “Most mistletoe in Indiana is man-made, and for good reason, because it’s inaccessible and dangerous,” Purcell said. “Our region is prohibitive to growth, except for the extreme south of Indiana. It’s too cold here. American elms […]
“Ring-necked pheasants are a complicated bird,” Brooke explained. “They are not originally from the United States, but they have permeated the culture of rural America and spawned a great conservation movement.” Hoosier pheasants are of Chinese origin. Among the earliest records of pheasants in America are those published by George Washington at Mount Vernon during […]
No matter what time of year you visit the Philippines, its unique flora and fauna will undoubtedly fascinate you. The plants and animals of the Philippines are so rich in biodiversity. In fact, it has a staggering 52,177 species. Which includes a significant number of endemic species. While Europe experiences short and cold days, the […]
Victoria’s native animals and natural landscapes are in a state of serious decline, as population growth and land clearance put ecosystems under pressure and climate change causes more extreme natural disasters such as bushfires. An extended state government inquiry into the health of Victoria’s environment found that the clearing of native vegetation and the creep […]
Plants and animals found living on a giant plastic island In the North Pacific there is a giant garbage room made of plastic waste. The floating island weighs around 80,000 tons and covers an estimated area of 1.6 million square kilometers – that’s twice the size of texas and three times the size of France. […]
Plants and animals found living on giant plastic island In the North Pacific lies a giant trash patch made of plastic waste. The floating island weighs around 80,000 tonnes and covers an estimated area of 1.6 million square kilometers – that’s twice the size of Texas and three times the size of France. Plastic islands […]
Thursday, December 2, 2021, 3:30 p.m. – There is a lot of plastic in the ocean – with about 14 million tons entering the waterways each year. In the North Pacific lies a giant trash patch made of plastic waste. The floating island weighs around 80,000 tonnes and covers an estimated area of 1.6 million […]
The growing season is drawing to a close and winter is upon us. Nature prepares for winter when the days get shorter and the temperatures cooler. The metabolism of woody trees and shrubs slows down. Water absorption (necessary for photosynthesis) will not be possible when the ground freezes. The leaves of deciduous plants fall off […]
Minnesota’s great lime and sugar maple forests have been cut into smaller and smaller pockets over the past 150 years. The “Big Woods” that once ruled the state are long gone, divided into hundreds of parks and reserves. There are still vestiges of the old forest that have never been mined, or at least have […]
Warming temperatures, stronger storms and rising seas present a cascade of challenges that researchers are working to understand. Scientists have reminded us once again that when it comes to climate change, we are all in this together. A to study published last month in Natural climate change concluded that at least 85% of the world’s […]
At the end of September, 22 animals and one plant officially joined the growing list of extinct species – with most extinctions due to human interference in their lives. And as a biologist specializing in sound and hearing, I wondered if the noise that we humans add to the planet plays a role in the […]
The Poʻouli (Melamprosops phaeosoma) is one of 8 Hawaiian birds to be declared extinct this week. In … [+] 2004, 2 females and a male remained; the male died in captivity and females were last seen during this same period. US Fish and Wildlife Service (photographer Paul E. Baker?) In a rare case, the US […]
Walking around the NJIT and Rutgers-Newark campuses, looking for animals and plants of all kinds and reporting them to the organizers, that is the “BioBlitz” event in a nutshell. During this year’s BioBlitz, 719 sightings of 220 species were made by 132 observers and identified by 87 identifiers as of Saturday, September 25. According to […]
Image credit: Jo-Anne McArthur/We Animals Media When it comes to climate change, nature hasn’t had the luxury of waiting for dragging politicians, evasive corporations or science deniers. Countless species are already on the move. “Just as the planet is changing faster than expected, so are the plants and animals that inhabit it,” writes the biologist […]
It has long been proven that noise pollution has an impact on animals. They say birds sing at higher frequencies, bats have trouble finding prey, frogs have trouble finding mates, and whales speak louder to communicate with each other. The world becomes even noisier due to human activity like construction, infrastructure development, machinery, urban growth, […]
The government has confirmed that it will introduce legislation in the near future to speed up the use of gene editing as a way to improve both crops and livestock. While a full government response to the consultation it conducted earlier in the year is still awaited, a statement from Cabinet Minister Lord Frost said […]
S impl and complex are antonyms, but not with jellyfish. Jellyfish lack brains, bones, hearts, and lungs. Over 95% of their body is made up of water. Early scientists wondered if jellyfish were even animals, generally calling them “zoophytes”, intermediaries between animals and plants. Jellyfish meet modern biology criteria for classification as animals, but despite […]
A new study, conducted with the support of eight universities and seven Australian environmental organizations, has identified the continent’s most endangered plants and animals. This is the most comprehensive nationwide dataset describing threats to Australia’s flora and fauna. Researchers have identified 1,339 species of plants and 456 species of animals that are listed as threatened […]
Aerial view of deforestation in Daly River, Northern Territory in 2008. Credit: Julian Murphy / WWF-Aus The first comprehensive list of threats to Australia’s most endangered plants and animals reveals brutal news about the future of some of the country’s favorite species. The study led by the University of Queensland compiled a dataset, listing threats […]
A new study published in the journal Science discovered that plant roots and animal embryos depend on the same chemicals for successful development. Although the animal tissue-generating abilities of a group of chemical compounds called retinoids are already well known, it was only recently that scientists discovered that they also regulate the development of lateral […]
Large ramshorn snails (Planorbarius corneus) eat algae, scratching it off rocks with a tongue that has sunken teeth. The red tint of their shell is caused by hemoglobin – the same substance that colors our blood. © Stuart Jackson Carter Many species of aquatic plants provide micro-habitats for invertebrates, amphibians, birds and mammals. For example, […]
With its lemon and black plumage, Scott’s oriole shines like a flame in the desert. But the name of the bird carries a violent history that Stephen Hampton cannot forget. He used to see the orioles often, living in California. Now that he lives out of the bird’s reach, “I’m a little relieved,” he says. […]
The Kendall-Frost Mission Bay Marsh Reservation at the University of California, San Diego received an $85,000 grant from Honda to create an integrated research and public engagement program focused on integrating Native American perspectives and cutting-edge science in the management and access decisions needed to secure the marsh. survival as a community good. The significance […]
VOICE OFF: Multicellular organisms are organized into increasingly complex parts… Cells. Fabrics. Organs. organ systems. And the organism itself. Cells are the building blocks of life. Tissues are made when specialized cells with the same function come together. For example, millions of muscle cells make up muscle tissue. An organ is made up of two […]
The new grant will help improve ecosystem resilience and fortify wildlife habitats in the marsh. Kendall-Frost Mission Bay Marsh Reservation at the University of California, San Diego received an $85,000 grant from Honda to create an integrated research and public engagement program focused on integrating Native American perspectives and cutting-edge science in the management and […]
Unfortunately, Australia has one of the highest extinction rates in the world. And the number one threat to our species is invasive or “alien” plants and animals. But invasive species not only cause extinctions and loss of biodiversity, they also create a heavy economic burden. Our to research, published today, reveals that invasive species have […]
Over 80 percent of the Great Blue Mountains World Heritage area, including much of the watershed around the Warragamba Dam.Credit:James brickwood A separate study showed that the Warrambungle fire in 2013 resulted in annual soil losses of about 25 tonnes per hectare, which matches the government’s projected national park losses of 19.4 tonnes per hectare […]
Credit: Snappy Goat/Flickr New Zealand’s native biodiversity is unique and complex, and it is in decline and under threat. Individuals and businesses are often unsure of what they should or should not do to help maintain it. A new paper in the New Zealand Journal of Ecology sets out comprehensive and concise criteria to provide […]
The Ancient Silk Road was an important route for transporting Chinese silk, tea, and porcelain to other countries around 2,000 years ago. An abundance of animals and plants were also introduced from the West, enriching the lives of the Chinese people in ancient times. Foreign envoys brought their local animals and plants as gifts to […]
A team of scientists have developed a more accurate way to predict the effects of climate change on plants and animals, and whether some will survive. Frequently, environmentalists assess an organism’s fitness for climate by quantifying its functional traits. Trees and other organisms facing the flow of air or water will experience forces that could […]
A team of scientists have developed a more accurate way to predict the effects of climate change on plants and animals, and whether some will survive. Frequently, environmentalists assess an organism’s fitness for climate by quantifying its functional traits. “These are physical properties that you can measure – the height, the diameter, the thickness of […]
image: Trees and other organisms facing air or water flow will experience forces that could bend, break, or dislodge them. By understanding the variables that help resist these forces, as well as air or water speeds, scientists can use an ecomechanical model to make predictions about survival. see Following Credit: (Tim Higham / UCR) A […]
American eels can reach five feet in length during the fourth stage, which lasts up to 40 years. In this phase, they are nocturnal bottom predators that rely on their keen sense of smell. “American eels are opportunistic hunters,” explained Reuben Goforth, lecturer in aquatic ecosystems. “Their flexibility gives them plenty of options when looking […]
Domingo Carlos Salazar and partner. Credit: RUVID Association Neanderthals, extinct cousins of modern humans, occupied Western Eurasia before becoming extinct and although they were once thought to travel as far east as Uzbekistan, in recent years a team international research with the participation of the University of Valencia found that they reach two thousand kilometers. […]
These species can threaten the health of plants and animals, including humans. And they cause enormous economic damage. They are one of the most harmful environmental forces on earth. They have colonized just about every place humans have set foot on the planet. Yet you may not even know they exist. We are talking about […]
Grassland in Uganda. Credit: Luke Dunning, author provided little did biologist Gregor Mendel know that his experiments with sweet peas in the garden of a monastery in Brno, Czech Republic, will lay the foundation for our understanding of modern genetics and heredity. His work in the 19th century helped scientists establish that parents transmit their […]
Thanks to warming climates and habitat destruction, ‘invasive species’ narratives have begun to shift JMrocek/iStock/Getty Images Plus Feral pigs are considered an invasive species in Ontario. As human activity continues to heat the planet and destroy wildlife habitat, plants and animals are responding based on their genetic makeup and ability to adapt to changed environments. […]
Credit: Shutterstock They are one of the most harmful environmental forces on earth. They have colonized just about every place humans have set foot on the planet. Yet you may not even know they exist. We are talking about exotic species. Not little green aliens, but invasive plants and animals not native to an ecosystem […]
As the Earth’s climate changes, a significant number of plant and animal species are moving to new places, which is equivalent to what researchers in 2017 called “a universal redistribution of life on Earth.” A new review article in the journal Biology of global change looks at the northward march of a variety of tropical […]
By Lauren Yanks ’19 M.Div. Born in 1940 in a rural town in Illinois, Richard Riseling spent much of his youth gardening, playing sports and making music. “My parents loved all kinds of music,” the Yale College and YDS alum recalled. “Our house was filled with instruments. My five siblings and I all learned to […]
“The calls I get about prickly pears usually come during drought years from the northwest part of Indiana,” Johnson said. “They have sandy soil near Lake Michigan. We also get questions from the sandy areas of southern Indiana. “Horse pastures tend to be under-managed, so I sometimes hear of someone who has moved their animals […]
The research summary is a brief overview of interesting scholarly work. The big idea According to a recently published study conducted by a team of environmental scientists including us. Our analysis revealed that this can be done in a way that minimize trade-offs and might even make farms more productive helping to control pests, improving […]
Kaare Hartvig Jensen and his colleagues at DTU Physics have had repeated experiences where the small glass pipettes they use to extract fluid from plant cells have broken upon contact with the cell wall. This annoyed researchers and sparked their interest in similar sharp objects in nature that do not break when used. This includes […]
Research News When it comes to climate, plants and animals are not that different Plants, animals remarkably similar in their responses to changing environmental conditions Tropical plants, animal species, like this leaf frog, live in a narrower range than temperate species March 26, 2020 Despite fundamental differences in their biology, plants and animals are strikingly […]
By Daniel Stolte, University Communications March 24, 2020 A Mexican leaf frog, photographed near Alamos, Mexico. Plant and animal species from the tropics, like this frog, have been found to occur in a narrower temperature range than temperate species, which may make tropical species much more vulnerable to climate change. (Photo: John J. Wiens) Despite […]