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Ecology

Carpenter bees: Are they dangerous? Do they sting? And how can you get rid of them?

June 12, 2025 Phys Org

Notice giant black bees buzzing around your backyard? That could spell trouble for your deck or fence, according to David Headrick, Cal Poly professor emeritus of entomology and pest management.This article was originally published on […]

Ecology

‘Extremely distressing’ Chesapeake Bay blue crab populations call for curtailing harvest, experts say

June 12, 2025 Phys Org

Blue crab populations in the Chesapeake Bay took a sizable hit in 2025, marking a need for more cautious harvest regulations, some environmentalists say.This article was originally published on this website.

Ecology

Sri Lanka counts seven million crop-busting monkeys

June 12, 2025 Phys Org

Sri Lanka counted more than seven million monkeys during a census of crop-destroying wildlife, authorities said Thursday, after a government minister called the figure “unbelievable.”This article was originally published on this website.

Ecology

Famous Ice Age ‘puppies’ likely wolf cubs and not dogs, study shows

June 11, 2025 Phys Org

New analysis of the remains of two ‘puppies’ dating back more than 14,000 years ago has shown that they are most likely wolves, and not related to domestic dogs, as previously suggested.This article was originally […]

Ecology

Green seaweed replaces seagrass, but slugs pose new threats

June 11, 2025 Phys Org

Seagrasses are critical to coastal ecosystems—offering habitat, stabilizing the seafloor and buffering wave energy—but globally they’re increasingly under threat. Beginning in 2011, a series of intense algal blooms—fueled by pollution and nutrient overload—wiped out vast […]

Ecology

Jacaranda, black locust, London plane: Common street trees show surprising resilience to growing heat in Australia

June 11, 2025 Phys Org

As Australian cities heat up and dry out, street trees are emerging as frontline defenders of urban livability.This article was originally published on this website.

Ecology

Kangaroo hopping around Florida road highlights problems with exotic pets

June 11, 2025 Phys Org

The stunning sight of a kangaroo hopping down a busy St. Cloud road made headlines last month and, for the animal sanctuary that took in the wayward marsupial, provided another reminder that ordinary people owning […]

Ecology

Summer solstice is an optimal day for plants—but climate change could disrupt this timing

June 10, 2025 Phys Org

A new study led by UBC researchers suggests that the summer solstice—the longest day of the year—may serve as a key cue for plant growth and reproduction. But in a changing climate, relying on this […]

Ecology

What the new British zoo standards mean for animal welfare

June 10, 2025 Phys Org

If you visit a zoo, you might be captivated by the animals you see—majestic lions, curious meerkats, soaring birds of prey. But this is not always the case. Some zoos don’t always give us that […]

Ecology

Why the salmon on your plate contains less omega-3 than it used to, and how the industry can address that

June 10, 2025 Phys Org

Farmed Atlantic salmon has become one of the most highly traded food commodities in the world, enjoyed for its versatility as much as for its health benefits. It has long been known that eating oily […]

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