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Higher temps may put monarch butterflies at risk
Higher temps may put monarch butterflies at risk Higher temperatures may increase the vulnerability of monarch butterflies to parasites, such as Ophryocystis elektroscirrha, which can cause smaller wingspans, lower weight, and shorter lifespans. The study found that monarchs exposed to elevated temperatures were 22% less tolerant of infection, meaning they were more susceptible to parasite […]
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New species are being discovered faster than ever before
New species are being discovered faster than ever before New species are being discovered at an unprecedented rate, with over 16,000 new species identified each year, according to a recent study. The study analyzed taxonomic histories of roughly 2 million species and found that scientists are discovering species quicker than ever before, contradicting the idea […]
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Extinction rates have actually slowed down
Extinction rates have actually slowed down Contrary to previous studies, extinction rates have actually slowed down over the past 100 years, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. The study, led by Kristen Saban and John Wiens, analyzed data from almost 2 million species that went extinct […]
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