Articles tagged with #conservation

The LDWF made the announcement on January 10, 2024, after a buck harvested in Concordia Parish tested positive for CWD. The disease was detected through the LDWF's Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance Program, which involves testing deer for the disease throughout the state. First Detection in the R...

The B-22 iceberg, located in the Antarctic Peninsula, has been a popular tourist destination for years due to its massive size and unique structure. However, in recent weeks, the iceberg has undergone a significant change in its color, turning a bright blue hue. This change has raised concerns among...

Leonardo da Vinci, the renowned Italian polymath, is known for his groundbreaking contributions to art, science, and engineering. However, a team of researchers has recently uncovered an intriguing aspect of his work that has been largely overlooked: his innovative method of wood charring. This anci...

The discovery of the Samoan megapode in a remote Samoan rainforest has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, highlighting the need for urgent conservation efforts to protect this rare bird species and its habitat. The Samoan megapode is a large, flightless bird that is closely related to...

Scientists have long been fascinated by the incredible adaptability and resilience of hummingbirds, the smallest warm-blooded animals on the planet. These tiny creatures have evolved a range of remarkable strategies to survive in their environment, from their rapid wingbeats to their iridescent feat...

Deep-sea explorers have long been fascinated by the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, and recent discoveries have revealed that it holds many secrets. A team of scientists from various institutions has been working together to explore the ocean floor using advanced underwater equipment. Their effor...

The incident occurred on a passenger train traveling from Guwahati to New Jalpaiguri when it collided with a herd of elephants that had wandered onto the tracks. The collision resulted in the deaths of seven elephants, with several others injured in the incident. Investigation Launched Authorities h...

Comet 3I/ATLAS, a potentially historic comet, has been the subject of much excitement and speculation in recent weeks. Discovered in early March, the comet was initially expected to be one of the brightest comets of the decade, potentially visible to the naked eye. However, the comet's trajectory to...

The vampire squid, a deep-sea dweller with a sinister reputation, has long fascinated scientists and marine enthusiasts alike. For years, researchers have been attempting to crack the code of its massive genome, which is estimated to be one of the largest in a marine animal. Genome Sequencing Breakt...