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Male alternative reproductive tactics are widespread, often involving distinct morphs influenced by genetics or the environment. This study confirms two male morphs in the bush cricket Satizabalus jo....

In June 2025, Wild Animal Initiative became a formal member of the Roundtable on Science and Welfare of Animals Involved in Research, housed within the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering,…

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Since 2008 a vessel speed rule has provided North Atlantic right whales with some defense against one of the primary threats to their survival: ship strikes. Now the Trump administration wants to remo...

Accurate estimation of individual tree above-ground biomass (AGB) and its component-wise allocation is crucial for advancing ecological research and forest management. However, current biomass est...

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The great naturalist, who is about to turn 100, is still surprised by wildlife in his new series about British gardens. But not every pet owner will be happy with his top tips

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This post is by Guy Shrubsole. Yesterday, in their ambitious new Land Use Framework for England, the Government announced that they would be opening up the Land Registry. I’ve been campaigning for …

Vast study in Peru and Kenya confirms limited defenses against rising temperatures, redoubling climate concerns

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