Wildlife

In West Africa, Pangolins Hunted More for Taste Than Trafficking

A new study reveals that pangolins in Nigeria are hunted almost entirely for their meat—not for their scales. Conservation must rethink its strategy.

When the Queen Rests, the Future Waits

New research shows bumble bee queens take strategic breaks from egg-laying—pauses that may be key to colony survival.

Lizards Planting the Future

New research reveals that Madagascar’s overlooked lizards are powerful seed dispersers, playing a key role in forest regeneration—especially as lemur populations decline.

Tiny Tunnels, Huge Impact: Saving Amphibians from Road Death

A 12-year Vermont study shows small wildlife tunnels can reduce amphibian road deaths by over 80%—and unite communities in saving their ecosystems.

Clownfish Are Shrinking to Survive Marine Heatwaves

Clownfish are shrinking—not metaphorically, but literally—in response to heat stress. This newly discovered adaptation helps them survive warming seas, but may signal broader changes ahead.

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