New mapping could help protect one of the most endangered whales

A new study of North Atlantic right whales worldwide could help avoid harmful, even fatal, exposure to commercial fishing and vessel strikes.

Duke University • futurity
April 15, 2024 ~6 min

Fish schools are quieter than one fish alone

A school of fish moving together in just the right way is stunningly stealthy. A new study shows that seven fish sound like just one.

Jill Rosen-Johns Hopkins • futurity
April 9, 2024 ~5 min


Canada lynx likely roamed the US more than once thought

Canada lynx might do just fine in areas of the US, even considering climate change and the lack of lynx in those areas now.

Sara Zaske-Washington State • futurity
April 5, 2024 ~5 min

How animal behavior changed during COVID

During COVID-19 lockdowns, animal behavior changed in different ways depending on where the animals lived and what they ate.

NC State • futurity
March 29, 2024 ~6 min

We need new conservation methods to save great apes

Great apes, our closest living relatives, are knocking on extinction's door. New conservation methods may be needed to ensure their survival.

Morgan Sherburne-Michigan • futurity
March 4, 2024 ~12 min

Unclear biodiversity picture could hinder global conservation goals

"Even if policies stopped the decline of animal populations... it will be hard to detect improvements with high certainty..."

McGill University • futurity
Feb. 21, 2024 ~6 min

Unprovoked shark attacks and fatalities went up a bit in 2023

There were 69 unprovoked shark attacks in 2023, 10 of which were fatal. That's within the normal range, "though the fatalities are a bit unnerving..."

Karen Dooley-Florida • futurity
Feb. 6, 2024 ~10 min

How can humans save threatened sharks?

"There is a path forward to avoid a global extinction crisis for sharks, but the time to act is now."

Harrison Tasoff-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
Feb. 5, 2024 ~9 min


Sea otters’ love of crabs gives salt marshes a second chance

"The sea otters are stabilizing [these creek banks] for free in exchange for an all-you-can-eat crab feast."

Harrison Tasoff-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
Feb. 1, 2024 ~8 min

New species hints at greater lamprey diversity

Researchers may have found two new species of lamprey, a boneless, jawless fish with eel-like bodies that date back over 350 million years.

Kat Kerlin-UC Davis • futurity
Jan. 23, 2024 ~6 min

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