Team finds 9 new species of tiny, meat-eating snails

Researchers have found nine new species of carnivorous land snails in the remote forests of Papua New Guinea.

Jerald Pinson-U. Florida • futurity
Jan. 9, 2024 ~7 min

Connected areas boost chance of elephant survival

Elephants have the best chance of survival when they live in areas that are not only protected, but also connected.

Karl Bates-Duke • futurity
Jan. 8, 2024 ~6 min


Noisy boats may drown out beluga whale chatter

A new study shows beluga whales in Alaska may be losing a battle with noisy human activities like shipping.

U. Washington • futurity
Dec. 12, 2023 ~9 min

Wildlife rehab records show human impact on animals

A look at more than 600,000 wildlife rehabilitation center records reveals the human impact on North American wildlife.

Amy Laskowski-Boston University • futurity
Dec. 12, 2023 ~11 min

Forests will offer mammals refuge as climate warms

North American mammals in hotter regions increasingly seek out forested areas away from human-dominated landscapes.

Kat Kerlin-UC Davis • futurity
Dec. 6, 2023 ~5 min

Ocean model considers temp spikes and gradual warming

Researchers propose a "more realistic" conceptual model for understanding changes to marine ecosystems in the wake of climate change.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
Nov. 20, 2023 ~7 min

These bat facts send fears flapping

The last week in October is Bat Week, so experts are separating fact from fiction about the amazing and beneficial animals.

Laura Muntean-Texas A&M • futurity
Oct. 27, 2023 ~9 min

Lions avoid humans unless resources get scarce

A new study investigates lions' interactions with humans in a diminishing habitat.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
Oct. 17, 2023 ~5 min


Efforts to control wild pigs pay off

Olivia Randall-U. Georgia • futurity
Oct. 11, 2023 ~5 min

Bird biodiversity is declining in places we’ve altered

"...as you go from natural areas to human-modified areas, the number of individuals that can persist decreases, which then influences species richness."

Lourdes Mederos-U. Florida • futurity
Oct. 11, 2023 ~5 min

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