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Millions of sperm do not always compete alone—some species send them into action as coordinated teams. A sweeping evolutionary study found that this cooperation is widespread among arthropods and has repeatedly emerged and vanished over hundreds of millions of years. The discover

Scientists have uncovered a surprising way that “jumping genes” may move between species and speed up evolution. While these mobile genetic elements were thought to travel mainly inside viruses or plasmids, researchers found circular intron RNA from a tiny predatory bacterium ins

Cristian Lucañas has discovered multiple species of cockroach in the Philippines, and believes there’s far more to the much-maligned insect than meets the eyeWhen Cristian Lucañas tells people about his job, their response is normally a mix of shock and confusion. “The majority w

The palm-sized greengrocer is bright, loud and abundant, and has long been a collectible item for Australian childrenRevealed: the top 10 invertebrates of the yearBefore marbles, stamps and trading cards, there were cicadas.There are thousands of cicada species globally, but for

Also known as the tree lobster, this ultra-rare creature was inadvertently driven to the brink by European settlersRevealed: the top 10 invertebrates of the yearWhen small species are left alone to evolve for centuries on small islands, they often become larger. Quietly, over tho

Seagrasses are among the most important foundation species in coastal ecosystems, providing habitat for marine life, stabilizing sediments and helping improve water quality. Yet nearly 20% of the world's historic seagrass cover has been lost, and efforts to restore these vital un

The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate. O recorte ajuda a contextualizar a pauta dentro de Agro.

Bird charity's longest serving volunteer helps achieve big success in boosting species recovery. O recorte ajuda a contextualizar a pauta dentro de Agro.

While there are fears that people harvesting their food could put pressure on habitats, some ecologists suggest responsible foraging can boost conservation and biodiversityAngus Morton crouches behind a cricket pavilion in a London park to snip stinging nettles from an unkempt pa

Ants make up one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, with many species boasting remarkable physical abilities and social behaviors, and an overall species richness that far exceeds that of mammals. Various types of ants can carry up to one hundred times their wei

The 20-year-old’s third calf is being monitored by officials as survival rates for the species are challenging, the zoo saidThe Toronto Zoo has announced the birth of a female pygmy hippo calf.Kindia, the zoo’s 20-year-old pygmy hippo, started showing signs of labor at around 8.1