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1 week ago

A close encounter with a polar bear in Arctic Svalbard

Taking a blood sample from a polar bear involves shooting it with a sedative dart from a helicopter, approaching cautiously, and performing delicate surgeries on the ice.
Environment
Chicago Cubs
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Brookfield Zoo's pangolin at centre of new wildlife documentary

Brookfield Zoo is the only US facility where the public can see pangolins, actively contributing to their conservation.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Ellesmere Wolves: The Behavior of an Unusual Population

The Ellesmere wolves, living not far from the North Pole, are as wild and natural as any, but they are also unafraid of humans.
Books
London politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

How a hawk learned to use traffic lights to hunt in the city

Cooper's hawk adapts to urban life by using traffic lights to hunt, showcasing wildlife's resilience.
Urban landscapes can accommodate wildlife, exemplified by the hunting strategies of the Cooper's hawk.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

This tiny Australian bat is the size of a matchbox. But it flies up to 150km a night in search of food

Southern bent-wing bats can fly up to 150km in one night and are critically endangered.
They are tracked by researchers to understand their foraging patterns and habitat use.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Researchers puzzled as baby whales spotted in unexpected places along Australia's humpback highway'

More than 200 confirmed sightings of newborn humpback calves across a vast area, suggesting a shift in the perceived calving range for these whales.
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Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Video suggests capuchin monkeys kidnap' baby howler monkeys, scientists say

Capuchin monkeys displayed unexpected behavior by carrying howler monkey babies, indicating a form of 'kidnapping' previously unobserved in the animal kingdom.
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fromInfoQ
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google Introduces DolphinGemma to Support Dolphin Communication Research

Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Google releases SpeciesNet, an AI model designed to identify wildlife | TechCrunch

Google has open-sourced SpeciesNet, an AI model that helps identify animal species from camera trap images, enhancing wildlife research efficiency.
fromInfoQ
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google Introduces DolphinGemma to Support Dolphin Communication Research

Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Google releases SpeciesNet, an AI model designed to identify wildlife | TechCrunch

Google has open-sourced SpeciesNet, an AI model that helps identify animal species from camera trap images, enhancing wildlife research efficiency.
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Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

Google Uses DolphinGemma AI to Decode Dolphin Communication | Entrepreneur

Google's DolphinGemma AI model aims to decode dolphin communication, allowing for potential future interactions between humans and dolphins.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

Google Uses DolphinGemma AI to Decode Dolphin Communication | Entrepreneur

Google's DolphinGemma AI model aims to decode dolphin communication, allowing for potential future interactions between humans and dolphins.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Does the narwhal's famous tusk help it catch fish?

Narwhals may use their long tusks to stun or kill fish, though their exact purpose remains debated among researchers.
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Behold Rare Footage of What Narwhals Actually Use Their Tusks For

"Narwhals are known for their 'tusking' behavior, where two or more of them simultaneously raise their tusks almost vertically out of the water, crossing them in what may be a ritualistic behavior to assess a potential opponent's qualities or to display those qualities to potential mates."
San Jose Sharks
fromNature
5 months ago

Take me home, country toads

Cane toads can navigate home effectively even when their sensory systems are impaired.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

Federal Cuts End Year-Round Conservation on the Farallon Islands

Farallon Islands lose year-round human presence due to budget cuts, threatening conservation efforts and species recovery.
Fashion & style
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Flashy exotic birds can actually glow in the dark

Birds of paradise are not only known for their flashy feathers but also for their ability to glow in the dark, enhancing their mating displays.
Science
fromsfist.com
7 months ago

Scientists Discover East Bay Squirrels Preying on Other Mammals for the First Time

California ground squirrels exhibit surprising predatory behavior by hunting voles, challenging previous assumptions about their diet and behavior.
This behavior reflects an adaptation to changes in food availability.
fromwww.theargus.co.uk
9 months ago

BBC scientist confirms tarantulas inhabit parts of UK during spider season

The UK is home to the purseweb spider, its only native tarantula, which poses little threat to humans.
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