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What a bear attack in a remote valley in Nepal tells us about the problem of aging rural communities
What a bear attack in a remote valley in Nepal tells us about the problem of aging rural communities Dorje Dundul, a 71-year-old resident of Nubri, Nepal, has been attacked by brown bears three times over the past five years due to outmigration of younger people from his village. The trend of bear attacks in […]
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Mid-Atlantic mushroom foragers collect 160 species for food, medicine, art and science
Mid-Atlantic mushroom foragers collect 160 species for food, medicine, art and science Mid-Atlantic mushroom foragers collect over 160 species of wild mushrooms for food, medicine, art, and science, with morels and chicken of the woods being the most commonly harvested. A study conducted by researchers found that mushroom harvesters in the region use a variety […]
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What’s at risk for Arctic wildlife if Trump expands oil drilling in the fragile National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska
What’s at risk for Arctic wildlife if Trump expands oil drilling in the fragile National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska The Trump administration plans to expand oil drilling in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) by opening nearly 82% of the area to development, including ecologically sensitive areas. The expansion would threaten the habitat and survival of Arctic wildlife, […]
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Wide variety of old-growth ecosystems across the US makes their conservation a complex challenge
Wide variety of old-growth ecosystems across the US makes their conservation a complex challenge Old-growth ecosystems across the US face complex conservation challenges due to their diverse range of landscapes, unique needs, and varying levels of threat from human activity and climate change. The nation’s old-growth forests are characterized by different types, such as longleaf […]
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How many types of insects are there in the world?
How many types of insects are there in the world? This is a close-up photo of an ordinary garden fly. Amith Nag Photography/Moment via Getty Images Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. How many types of […]
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