Overlooked insects are bucking the trend and becoming more abundant, study finds
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Scientists have uncovered surprising evidence that many of Britain’s overlooked insects and spiders are becoming more abundant and emerging earlier in the year, according to a new study.Go to story
Gold mining introduces an overlooked threat to wild caimans
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Mercury pollution from artisanal gold mining in tropical regions is finding its way into wildlife. A team from the University of Vienna and the Veterinary University of Vienna shows that mercury exposure impairs the glucocorticoid response that helps…
Study calls for a rethink on how we manage the threats posed by hazardous species
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While human well-being depends on the health of our ecosystems, there are also countless aspects of the natural world that pose serious threats to people. Every year, over 700,000 people die from diseases transmitted by animals, snakebites kill up to…