Ancient deity, pet and endangered species. Why is axolotl Mexico’s most beloved amphibian?
According to Montero, the myth implies that, after a god’s passing, its essence gets imprisoned in a mundane creature, ...
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Thriving exotic pet market unleashes major market potential
The exotic pet market refers to the trade and sale of non-traditional or unusual animals that are kept as pets. Unlike common ...
Fossil study reveals that palm trees once thrived in subarctic Canada
A new study by Connecticut College provides strong evidence that palm trees once thrived in subarctic Canada, reshaping ...
Invasive plants wreak havoc in CT. Meet the new additions to those bringing ecological damage.
Connecticut awarded $400,000 to 12 projects that will reduce the impacts of aquatic invasive species on inland waters in the ...
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Study reveals palm trees once thrived in subarctic Canada
A new study led by Connecticut College professor Peter Siver provides strong evidence that palm trees once flourished in ...
Urban ponds as oases of biodiversity
A pond with flowering water lilies and shady trees alongside can offer a restful break from everyday stress for anyone ...
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Mistakes Everyone Makes When Removing A Tree Stump From Their Yard
So you cut down a tree and are left with a stump you want to remove. Easy enough, right? Just be sure to avoid these mistakes ...
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Central Park’s Hidden Threat—Invasive Species on the Rise!
Central Park is facing a silent invasion as various non-native species establish themselves within its boundaries. From the red-eared slider turtles, often released by former pet owners, to the ...
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Forest of rare trees in Zanzibar now earmarked for ‘eco-resort’
Botanists have found a stand of rare trees in Tanzania’s Zanzibar archipelago not known to grow wild anywhere else in Africa.
Most animals have their own version of tree rings – here’s how we biologists use them to help species thrive
Similarly, most living things produce records of their own existence in layered body tissues – often in the form of daily or ...
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife girds against the threat of another, more dangerous, invasive aquatic species
The state wildlife agency temporarily designated golden mussels as aquatic nuisance species, giving it authority to protect against the species in Colorado. The designation will last for nine ...
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife girds against the threat of another, more dangerous, invasive aquatic species
Following the discovery of golden mussels in California, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is taking steps to prevent the invasive species from coming to the state. The state wildlife agency temporarily ...