The emperor penguin population of Antarctica is in significant danger due to diminishing sea ice levels and is being granted endangered species protections, U.S. wildlife authorities announced Tuesday. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it has finalized protections for the flightless seabird under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), listing the penguins as a threatened … Read more
Protocols to manage populations of exotic species are different when compared to animals that are native to the country Protocols to manage populations of exotic species are different when compared to animals that are native to the country About 150 years ago, British colonialists brought batches of what they thought were a single species of … Read more
Mushroom experts are vastly outnumbered by fungi they study. That means amateur mushroom hunters discover lots of new species, adding significantly to scientific knowledge. Source link
NFT gaming, while probably a novelty aspect in blockchain gaming, can no longer be considered a niche but an established part of games built on blockchain. With the ability to earn being a major pull for gamers, NFT gaming has attracted a large number of new players. At some point in 2021, there were game … Read more
It’s a world of the unknown, but in some tropical and subtropical waters coral reefs thrive. Very few scientists have ventured to these deep reefs, known technically as mesophotic coral ecosystems, meaning “middle light,” and many assumed that the lack of light and chilly temperatures meant few species could exist there. But one scientist has … Read more
A project to recreate the Tasmanian tiger from old and modern genes is underway in Melbourne Australian scientists want to use advanced genetic engineering techniques to make an artificial living cell of a Tasmanian tiger and then produce in a tube new members of the extinct species. The project is being pursued by a lab … Read more
The Galápagos land iguana is making a comeback on Santiago Island. Conservationists say the species is showing signs of being successfully reintroduced. Galápagos National Park Directorate hide caption toggle caption Galápagos National Park Directorate The Galápagos land iguana is making a comeback on Santiago Island. Conservationists say the species is showing signs of being successfully … Read more