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21 Jul 2026

Study finds tuna traits evolved slowly after asteroid

A new study shows that tunas and their relatives did not gain large size and warm-bloodedness immediately after the asteroid strike 66 million years ago. Traits evolved independently in different lines over many millions of years.

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30 May 2026

People Change Wild Animal Behaviour

A large global study shows that the simple presence of people changes how wild animals move. Researchers tracked many species with GPS and mobile phone data and say conservation should consider when and where people go.

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29 Apr 2026

Songbirds steal nest materials in Hawai’i forests

UC Riverside researchers led by Erin Wilson Rankin observed songbirds stealing twigs and moss from each other’s nests over six months. They found thefts sometimes damaged nests and warn the behaviour could affect conservation of native birds.

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22 Apr 2026

Caribbean national birds and conservation

For Earth Day, people across the Caribbean highlighted how national birds link islands, culture and the environment. Many species face habitat loss, climate change and hunting, and regional efforts aim to protect them and their habitats.

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21 Apr 2026

Chimpanzees split and kill former groupmates in Uganda

A long-term study at Ngogo in Kibale National Park found that one large chimpanzee group split into two. Members of the western group later attacked and killed many former groupmates, a result that raises questions about social behaviour.

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14 Apr 2026

Climate change reduces honey production in North Kivu

Climate change and droughts have reduced honey production around Butembo in North Kivu. Empty hives, fewer flowers and rising prices are hurting beekeepers and local food security.

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10 Mar 2026

Hidden vertebrate species may double known numbers

A new study suggests many vertebrate species are “cryptic”: they look the same but have distinct DNA. On average there may be two hidden species for each recognized one, which can affect conservation and legal protection.

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14 Feb 2026

Pressure on Kibira National Park from tea farms and development

Tea plantations and other development near Kibira National Park in northwest Burundi have reduced forest cover and made wildlife, including chimpanzees, rarer. Experts and local people call for community action to protect the park.

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30 Dec 2025

Salt and large African herbivores

A study with the University of Zurich shows many large wild herbivores in Africa lack enough sodium. Researchers used maps, animal data and fecal tests to see where animals get salt and why they travel for it.

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30 Dec 2025

Chepang Landscape proposed as an OECM in Nepal

The Government of Nepal has proposed the Chepang Landscape as an Other Effective area-based Conservation Measure (OECM). The area is community-managed and important for biodiversity, but land-rights and cultural concerns must be addressed.

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28 Dec 2025

Hunting linked to more female wild turkey chicks

A study found that wild turkey offspring sex ratios differ where hunting occurs. In hunted areas more males die and researchers saw more female chicks, which could change how populations grow and reproduce.

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24 Dec 2025

Scientists find new species faster than before

A study in Science Advances finds that scientists are discovering new species faster now, with more than 16,000 new species per year recorded 2015–2020. Better genetic tools should reveal even more, aiding conservation.

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22 Dec 2025

Young mantas host small fish communities off South Florida

Young Caribbean manta rays often carry groups of other fish near Palm Beach County. Researchers studied videos to see which species use mantas, where they gather, and how boating and fishing can threaten these interactions.

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