For 16 years, Jim Gelsleichter and his students from the University of North Florida surveyed southeastern Georgia and northeastern Florida waters for sharks, rays, and other related species in the region. Never once did they catch a glimpse of the elusive smalltooth sawfish. Just when they thought they had to look for other fish in ...
Palm oil production is the primary threat to orangutans, pushing these magnificent creatures towards extinction. The demand for palm oil, a versatile ingredient in numerous products, from food to cosmetics, has led to devastating deforestation in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra, the only habitats where orangutans live. The Devastation of Habitat Orangutans are losing ...
In the dense forests of Côte d’Ivoire, a groundbreaking revelation has emerged from the world of primatology, shaking the foundations of what we thought we knew about our closest relatives—chimpanzees. Recent research, spearheaded by the Taï Chimpanzee Project, has uncovered a stunning parallel between chimpanzee communities and human military operations, showcasing an ancient tactic previously ...
Madagascar has become the stage for an extraordinary ecological revival. Six centuries after their disappearance, giant tortoises are once again roaming the landscapes of Madagascar. This reintroduction marks a significant milestone in conservation efforts, aiming to restore the ecological balance lost with their extinction. A Historical Perspective Historically, giant tortoises were an integral part of ...
A new and unexpected challenge has emerged in Kenya, threatening one of the most iconic predators: the lion. This challenge doesn’t come from poachers or habitat loss but from a tiny, seemingly inconsequential adversary – invasive ants. Recent studies have shed light on how these small insects are causing big problems for lions, altering their ...
Beachgoers in Corpus Christi, Texas had to tiptoe around the venomous strip of fuzz known as the fireworm. These washed-up creatures wiggled their way up the Texas Gulf Coast, causing concern in any local and tourist in their path. Despite their small size, the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies issued a stern ...
Paleontologists have uncovered one of the “last giants” of the Late Cretaceous period: Qunkasaura pintiquiniestra. This massive dinosaur was unearthed at the Lo Hueco site near Cuenca, Spain. It roamed Europe just before the mass extinction event 66 million years ago. And it left one of the most incredible skeletons behind! Research published in Communications ...
Paleontologists are digging into the new dinosaur species found in Normandy, France. This 100 million-year-old predator, Caletodraco cottardi, lived during the Early Cretaceous period during Europe’s history. The discovery offers new insights into how dinosaurs lived and moved across ancient Europe. Let’s dive into the secrets the Normandy countryside holds. Not So Normal Day In ...
Paleontologists are flocking to the recently discovered bird-like dinosaur fossil named Fujianvenator prodigiosus. Unearthed in 2022, this fossil revealed surprising details that turn previous ideas about early bird ancestors on its head. Researchers believe that around 150 million years ago, in what is now southeastern China, this spent its life grounded. Unlike its bird relatives, ...
Discovery of Vitamin B1 Scientists from Oregon State University have identified an essential source of vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, originating from microbes in river environments. This breakthrough offers new hope for combating thiamine deficiency complex (TDC) among salmon species, especially those in the Central Valley of California. Published in the journal Applied and ...
Jen Fitschen, Author, BSc Computer Science and Oceanography
Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology
