Cavity-Nesting Birds Use Shed Snake Skin in Nest Construction to Deter Predators

Cavity-Nesting Birds Use Shed Snake Skin in Nest Construction to Deter Predators

Many species of birds use shed snake skin in nest construction, but this behavior is poorly understood. In new research, ornithologists at Cornell University used comparative and experimental approaches to suggest that the evolution of this behavior is mediated by nest morphology and predator communities. They used a series of experiments and comparisons to test […]

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Otters among UK wildlife carrying toxic ‘forever chemicals’, analysis shows

Otters among UK wildlife carrying toxic ‘forever chemicals’, analysis shows

Dolphins, otters, porpoises, fish and birds across the UK have been found to have toxic “forever chemicals” in their tissue and organs, analysis of official data has revealed. Manmade chemicals called PFAS, known as forever chemicals because they do not degrade, are used in a wide range of consumer products and industrial processes and some […]

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Social Media Could Boost Wildlife Conservation Efforts for Small Mammal Species, Experts Say

Social Media Could Boost Wildlife Conservation Efforts for Small Mammal Species, Experts Say

Photos of wildlife on social media have the power to boost conservation by depicting predators not only as beautiful, but as similar to domestic pets. A new study has found that, through their millions of followers, Instagram and Facebook can steer public engagement and awareness toward support for predators like wildcats, who are sometimes shot […]

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Python Meat Might be Added to Menus

Python Meat Might be Added to Menus

In the hunt for sustainable food sources amidst challenges of food security and Climate change, unconventional options are gaining traction. One alternative gaining attention is the commercial farming of pythons. Dr. Daniel Natusch and Dr. Patrick Aust, leading researchers in this field, advocate for the incorporation of pythons into the agricultural mix as a sustainable […]

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MMORPG Soundscapes: Creating Realistic and Immersive Virtual Environments

MMORPG Soundscapes: Creating Realistic and Immersive Virtual Environments

In the vast and exciting Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPG), players are transported to realms full of adventure, magic and the unknown. But beyond the stunning visuals and intricate gameplay, there is an aspect that often goes unnoticed but deeply shapes our experience: soundscapes.  Carefully designed and expertly integrated, these sonic tapestries are the […]

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