Tag: Conservation
AI Simulates a Million Years of Evolution to Decode Life’s Mysteries
Researchers have achieved a breakthrough by using artificial intelligence to simulate a million years of evolution, offering profound insights into the mechanics of life and adaptation.
Freshwater Biodiversity Crisis: One in Four Species Faces Extinction
Global freshwater ecosystems are under threat, with 25% of species facing extinction. Experts call for urgent action to protect these critical habitats.
Orange Cave Crocodiles: Evolution in Darkness
Deep within Gabon's Abanda cave system, a population of dwarf crocodiles has adapted to a subterranean lifestyle, exhibiting unique behaviors and physical changes that may signal the early stages of speciation.
Iberian Lynx: From Brink of Extinction to Conservation Success
The Iberian lynx, once critically endangered, has made an extraordinary recovery thanks to conservation efforts in Spain and Portugal. Its population has surged from fewer than 100 to over 2,000 in just two decades.
The Silent Crisis: Loss of Earth’s Old, Wise, and Large Animals
The global decline of Earth's largest and oldest animals poses a significant threat to biodiversity and ecosystem stability, according to recent research.
Great Whales’ Lifespans Extend Beyond Previous Estimates
Recent research indicates that great whales, such as bowhead and right whales, possess lifespans extending over two centuries, challenging prior assumptions about their longevity.