This bird’s eye view of a shark hunt won a photo contest
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How mantis shrimp deliver punishing blows without hurting themselves
Materials scientist David Kisailus of the University of California, Irvine already has been developing applications for the helix structure inside the mantis shrimp’s club, using the design to enhance the toughness of airplane wings, wind turbine blades and hockey sticks.
Will the Endangered Species Act survive Trump?
Produced by a conservative think tank, the document supports ending reliance on species specialists — the scientists tasked with collecting and interpreting the data that informs ESA recommendations — due to their “obvious self-interest, ideological bias, and land-use agendas.”
Hotter cities? Here come the rats
When humans and rats share space, there’s a real risk of disease, says Niamh Quinn, a human-wildlife interactions advisor at the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Irvine who was not affiliated with the study.
Iron Supplements for Cats: Use, Dosage, and Side Effects
Whether or not your cat needs iron supplementation depends on the disease present causing anemia, your vet’s diagnosis through physical exam findings and blood work testing.
Tiger poachers smuggle body parts from Malaysia by sea
By interviewing over 50 people involved in the illegal trade, researchers uncovered that poachers use steel snares to trap tigers in the forests of Malaysia.
Cricket frogs belly flop their way across water
Native to the eastern half of the United States and northeastern Mexico, these critters are so tiny that one can fit on a penny, says Weiss, formerly of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.
Like flyways for birds, we need to map swimways for fish
Rather than tagging and tracking fish themselves, which is quite costly, the scientists are synthesizing existing data from sources such as Fishbase and the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species, along with studies that have already collected relevant information.
Mole or marsupial? This subterranean critter with a backward pouch is both
The first people living around central Australia’s iconic great red rock domes (now Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park) certainly knew of the local mole, which features in their cultural lore.
Can Cats Actually Survive in the Cold?
Clever felines who spend time outdoors will learn all the best places to hunt, the best spots for picking up free food from neighbors, and will make it their business to find the cosiest nooks and crannies to sleep in.
Area Animal Welfare Organizations Helping Cats Affected by Los Angeles Fires
As wildfires rage in Los Angeles County, burning 10,000 structures and displacing hundreds of thousands of California residents, animal welfare workers are working around the clock to house displaced pets and to treat animals injured in the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades and Eaton Fire burning near Altadena and Pasadena.
Couple Banned From Owning Pets After Leaving A Dog To Suffer With A Large Burn On Body
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