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Bird flu was detected in a pig, and it could be a tipping point threatening more human transmission
Pigs are mixing bowls for bird flu and human flu viruses, increasing the risk of mutations that hel…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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From non-native bluegrass in Antarctica to beautiful spotted bugs in the middle of NYC, here are 5 invasive species that are as stunning as they are threatening to humanity
A United Nations report says invasive species are costing the world $423 billion every year to comb…
Hilary Brueck
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These Indian species are most threatened by climate change and severe weather, according to the IUCN
Here are some of the species endemic to our country that India stands to lose to climate change and…
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The US has the second-highest number of endangered species. California, Florida, and Arizona lead the nation in threatened creatures.
The US is second behind only Indonesia for the most number of endangered species, according to a re…
Tim Paradis
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An invasive species of feral Canadian 'super pigs' could spread into the US
Expanding population of Canadian wild boars, or 'super pigs', may soon invade the US. It could be "…
Jordan Parker Erb
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Naming a species after a celebrity may do more harm than good
Many species were named in honor of famous people and celebrities. But species names are difficult …
Jenny McGrath
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Hundreds of wildlife species are contaminated with 'forever chemicals': Environmental Working Group
Widespread pollution from the toxic "forever chemicals," known as Per- and Polyfluorinated Substanc…
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A New Orleans zoo welcomed back visitors and a new baby monkey on the same day
The Audubon Zoo has a new addition to its family of mandrills, born just in time for new guests to …
Monica Humphries
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Human activities disrupted even the most resilient species in the Earth's ecosystem: study
This impact is increasingly modifying natural ecosystems and threatening biodiversity, for example,…
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New Jersey's environmental agency called itself out for destroying two endangered birds' protected habitats while creating one for another species
New Jersey's environmental agency damaged land protected for two endangered bird species while tryi…
Insider Inc.
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A Louisiana couple were fined for touching an endangered seal during their honeymoon in Hawaii
Touching or disturbing a Hawaiian monk seal is a Class C felony with a penalty of up to five years …
Lauren Frias
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This sad vulture has tried twice to take to the skies and flopped both times
The rare cinereous vulture crash-landed near a park in Singapore in December, and failed to take of…
Cheryl Teh
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Biologists found 5 new species of snakes and Leonardo DiCaprio named one that produces a 'musky and distasteful odor' after his mom
DiCaprio's snail-eating snake is found in Panama and is described as a "docile" reptile that never …
Hannah Getahun
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The Biden administration is working to reverse 5 Trump-era rollbacks on protecting endangered species
The agencies plan to rescind regulations on critical habitat designations and reinstating protectio…
Lauren Frias
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Rare photos show some of the birds, fish, and mollusks added to the extinction list this week
Federal wildlife officials gave up on being able to save more than two dozen species this week, and…
Erin Schumaker
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'Let's get real': scientists discover a new way climate change threatens cold-blooded animals
All animals need energy to live. They use it to breathe, circulate blood, digest food and move. You…
PTI
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NFL star Leonard Williams ripped the heart out of a fish and ate it while it was still beating
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams has a passion for fishing, and channeled that passio…
Jackson Thompson
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Ukraine war threatens food security worldwide
The impacts of disruption to agriculture in the Black Sea region could take months, or even ye…
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Conservationists are using artificial intelligence to map out the best ways for saving threatened wildlife and resources
Conservationists are using artificial intelligence to help set strategies for protecting endangered…
Tim Paradis
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Millions of fire ants threaten to 'rain down' on Hawaii residents and sting them in their sleep, officials say
Kauai's largest infestation of invasive fire ants yet poses a health risk to Hawaii's residents and…