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 ...
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 ...
Imagine standing in the heart of a dense, green jungle, where the hush of nature is suddenly broken by the soft cry of a baby elephant or the quiet whimper of a tiny sloth clinging to a branch with no mother in sight. For these orphaned animals, the world becomes an overwhelming place—full of dangers, ...
When most people imagine the Australian landscape, visions of sunburnt plains, ancient forests, and wildflowers spring to mind. But beneath these iconic scenes lies a story as old as the continent itself—a story of wisdom, patience, and survival. For tens of thousands of years, Indigenous Australians have tended their country with techniques so refined and ...
Imagine standing in the heart of an Irish bog, the ground springy beneath your feet, wrapped in a hush broken only by the call of a curlew or the soft buzz of insects. Once thought of as wastelands, Ireland’s wetlands are actually treasure troves of rare and beautiful plant life, many of which are found ...
Imagine a time when the heartland of America pulsed with thunderous herds, the ground trembling beneath the hooves of millions of bison. This wasn’t just wild nature; it was a living, breathing ecosystem. Today, Kansas’ vast prairies whisper stories of those days, but most of the bison are gone, and the land has changed. Now, ...
The story of Alaska’s salmon is more than just a tale of fish. It’s a high-stakes drama—one that pits species against species, neighbor against neighbor, and science against politics. Imagine rivers teeming with life, where the pulse of migration is so intense you can feel it in your bones. But beneath the surface, fierce competition ...
A child’s wide-eyed wonder at the sight of a majestic tiger, the gasp of awe as a silverback gorilla ambles by—zoos have inspired millions. Yet beneath the surface of these magical moments, a deeper question pulses: Can we truly balance the needs of animals with the thrill of human discovery? The future of zoos hangs ...
Imagine the stillness of a forest broken by the gentle trickle of a stream. To most people, it’s just a soothing background sound. But to a beaver, that running water is an irresistible call to action. The moment a beaver hears the delicate rush of a stream, something almost magical happens—a spark is lit, and ...
Imagine standing in the heart of America’s Tornado Alley, where the sky is a mesmerizing swirl of blues and grays, and the wind hums with electricity. Suddenly, as dusk falls, the air above shifts—not from the threat of tornadoes, but from the beating wings of millions of birds on an epic journey. This is not ...
