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How federal cuts are reshaping Alaska's communities, research and species management - High Country News

Two USGS research biologists with 50+ years combined experience resigned in April 2025 due to the Trump administration's assault on federal science and hostile conditions at federal agencies.

Coronavirus

Researchers closely monitor bird flu outbreak in elephant seals at Ano Nuevo State Park

UC Santa Cruz researchers discovered avian influenza H5N1 in elephant seal pups at Año Nuevo State Park, marking the first confirmed cases in this marine mammal species.

Science

fromThe Mercury News

Researchers closely monitor bird flu outbreak in elephant seals at Ano Nuevo State Park

UC Santa Cruz researchers discovered the first avian influenza H5N1 outbreak in northern elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park, with at least seven weaned pups confirmed infected.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Bird flu kills dozens of elephant seal pups at California state park

Our team has been so dedicated working around the clock, over time, whatever it takes to continue monitoring this outbreak. It's a really hard, emotional thing to go through as undergraduate, graduate students and young scientists to watch the seals that you've gotten to know over the years get sick.

Public health

Science

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Chimpanzee pee reveals how our primate cousins are getting drunk on fermented fruit

Chimpanzees consume significant amounts of alcohol from fermented fruits, with urine analysis confirming ethanol levels detectable in field tests.

Environment

3 months ago

Cameras hidden in gardens show the lives of hedgehogs after dark

Hedgehogs were detected in 57% of Cheshire gardens; food availability drove visits, making urban gardens crucial habitats for hedgehog conservation.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

5 months ago

Black bear populations are bouncing back. Here's how these Texas towns are coping

Black bear populations in far West Texas are increasing, prompting capture and collaring studies while residents confront more neighborhood encounters and livestock risks.

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

8 months ago

Video shows coyote dog-paddling in San Francisco Bay as population grows on Angel Island

A coyote swam a quarter-mile off Angel Island, showing coyotes reached the island by water and prompting study of their interactions with island mule deer.

fromwww.npr.org

9 months ago

Study finds female mountain gorillas prefer to join 'buddies'

Female gorillas strongly prefer to join groups that include females they have known for at least five years or have seen in the last two years.

Science

fromNature

9 months ago

Baboons defend themselves by throwing stones

Fieldworkers avoid injuries from monkeys throwing rocks and abandon cork mattress plans.

fromwww.thelocal.no

9 months 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

SF food

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Gorilla Gourmets Really Dig Their Truffles, Study Finds

Gorillas are foraging for truffles, showcasing complex behaviors previously misunderstood as insect hunting.

Chicago Cubs

fromeuronews

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

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

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.

Roam Research

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.

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.

UK news

Parenting

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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