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Climate change may reduce butterflies' spots

Females that formed at 11°C had an average of six spots, whereas those that developed at 15°C had just three. Read further on Dynamite news:

Dynamite News · Jan 23, 2024

Threatened species list ballooned in 2023, data shows

Native species are being added to Australia's in-danger list at an alarming rate and 2023 was the worst year on record, a new analysis shows.

AAP · Jan 21, 2024

Two new mammalian species added to Kaziranga’s fauna

Two new mammalian species, the binturong and small-clawed otter, have been added to Kaziranga National Park's fauna.

The Hindu · Jan 21, 2024

France Orders Rare Atlantic Fishing Ban To Protect Dolphins

The French government will temporarily ban almost all commercial fishing in the Bay of Biscay to protect dolphins, much to the dismay of the industry.

International Business Times · Jan 18, 2024

Endangered Western Lowland Gorilla Born At London Zoo

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Zenger · Jan 18, 2024

Butterflies might lose spots as climate warms

According to new research, female Meadow Brown butterflies have less spots when they grow up in warmer conditions, thus climate change may reduce their spottiness. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 18, 2024

Record number of flesh-eating Buruli ulcer cases prompts warning in Victoria

Health authorities warn people living in or visiting coastal areas to cover up in warmer months as a precaution against the mosquito-linked condition

The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2024

Meadow brown butterflies ‘adapt’ to global heating by developing fewer spots

Study finds female chrysalises that develop at higher temperatures have fewer eyespots, making them harder to see in dry grass

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2024

Tasmanian devil decline 'changing quoll genetics'

Declining Tasmanian devil numbers has left spotted-tailed quolls with less competition, changing their evolutionary genetics, researchers say.

AAP · Jan 18, 2024

Global heating pushes mountain goats into more nocturnal lifestyle

University of Sassari research suggests change in habits might expose animals to more predators

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2024