Daurian redstarts move their nesting sites closer to or even inside human settlements when cuckoos are around.
Tag: ANIMAL HABITATS
Amazon mammals threatened by climate change
From jaguars and ocelots to anteaters and capybara, most land-based mammals living in the Brazilian Amazon are threatened by climate change and the projected savannization of the region.
Protected areas buffer climate change for biodiversity
Climate change is emerging as a top threat to biodiversity according to the latest Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.
195 ways to help California’s painted ladies
By documenting hundreds of new nectar plants for painted ladies, scientists have renewed hope these charismatic butterflies may prove resilient to climate change.
Wildlife crossings potentially save millions annually in Washington state
Crossings over highways intended to preserve biological diversity also appear to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions in Washington state, saving roughly $235,000 to $443,000 every year per structure.
Swans Sacrifice Rest to Squabble
Swans give up resting time to fight over the best feeding spots, new research shows.
Heat-Lovers Are the Lucky Ones: Insects and Climate Change
Climate change has long since been happening in central Europe, and it is no secret that it affects the populations and distribution of animals and plants.
The first international study of its kind assesses the status of all reptile species: At least 2,000 species of reptiles are threatened
The new assessment will enable researchers to understand the conservation needs of threatened species and find intelligent conservation solutions
‘Moth motorways’ could help resist climate change impact
Moths struggling to move north to adapt to climate change in the UK could be assisted by pinpointing areas where habitat restoration can give them a smoother journey.
Seafloor animal cued to settle, transformed by a bacterial compound
Most bottom-dwelling marine invertebrate animals, such as sponges, corals, worms and oysters, produce tiny larvae that swim in the ocean prior to attaching to the seafloor and transforming into juveniles.