How the FAO helps keep sustainable farming in Gaza going
Many UN organizations are active in helping relieve hunger during conflict. The FAO is one of them and they are working in Gaza. Here is how.
Animals
How divers can help save kelp forests
Want to help save kelp forests? A guide and some tips for divers.
Saudi Arabia starts protecting nature for conservation
The Saudi National Center for Wildlife (NCW) proudly announces that the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has added the Ibex Protected Area to its exclusive Green List. The IUCN Green List recognizes protected and conserved areas globally that excel across governance, planning and design, effective management, and achieving positive conservations outcomes.
This fish can taste with its legs
This fish tastes with its legs: It’s “the weirdest, coolest fish I’d ever seen”, says developmental biologist David Kingsley.
Shipping industry puts whale sharks at risk
Whale sharks, the world’s largest fish, are highly mobile and responsive to changes in temperature. Recent evidence suggests they are also particularly vulnerable to ship strikes - where large marine animals are struck and injured, often fatally, by large vessels in the global fleet.
Zooplankton go eww to poo
Zooplankton don't like fecal contamination in water
The Ultimate Guide to Remote Dog Training Collars
When selecting a remote dog training collar, key features are essential for effective training. Look for adjustable stimulation levels to tailor the intensity to your dog’s needs.
Camels make a comeback in Iran
On the verge of extinction, a rare breed of camel in Iran were brought back to life.
Octopus kicks away freeloading fish
Octopuses recruit fish from the right "school" of thought to help them get food.
Sea creatures and reefs are taking blood pressure medication and laxatives
Coral reef researchers find large doses of human pharmaceuticals in the sea.
Call me by your marmoset name
This learning appears to occur even among adult marmosets who are not related by blood, suggesting that they learn both vocal labels and dialect from other members of their family group.
Bees for Peace in Israel uses biodynamic beekeeping to sweeten hearts
Israel is a global hotspot for plant and animal diversity. Bees as pollinators are crucial, biodynamic beekeeping, which sees the hive as one organism, growing in practice.
How bats help your babies
How bats are linked to the health of babies.
Old vultures are homebodies, like us
Vultures in their old age prefer to stay home.
Invasive jellyfish aren’t just drifting in chaos
Invasive jellyfish don't swim randomly, suggesting that researchers need new models for predicting their arrival.