Conservation
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Crypto organization names newfound glass frog species — here’s why that's concerningA new species of glass frog has been named by a cryptocurrency organization, triggering concern over the high environmental cost of crypto.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Meet the robot keeping an eye on emperor penguins in AntarcticaA rolling robot is helping scientists to observe and record penguin behavior.
By Scott Dutfield Published
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Stop picking carnivorous penis plants, Cambodian environmental officials pleadThe Cambodian Ministry of Environment has asked people to stop collecting a carnivorous plant that resembles a penis, after footage appeared on social media of people picking the rare plant.
By Patrick Pester Published
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Astonished fishers reel in gigantic 400-pound stingray in Cambodian riverA 400-pound stingray was accidentally caught by fishers in the Mekong River in Cambodia. However, experts say that these monstrous rays can grow even bigger.
By Harry Baker Published
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Borneo has a hybrid 'mystery monkey,' and researchers are concernedA "mystery monkey" in Borneo appears to be a rare hybrid between two different species competing for habitat, a new study suggests.
By Patrick Pester Published
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Newfound species of wee frogs found in Mexico can fit on your fingertipScientists recently described six new species of miniature frogs that inhabit forest floors in Mexico and Guatemala.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Enormous beached sperm whale rescued in China. Will it survive?A stranded sperm whale was still alive when it was found washed ashore near Ningbo, China. A team of rescuers worked around the clock to tow the animal back to sea.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Sir David Attenborough earns prestigious UN 'Champion of the Earth' awardThe 95-year-old broadcaster is just the fifth person to receive the honor.
By Harry Baker Published
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Facts about the dodoDodos went extinct more than a century ago, and they are an enduring reminder of human-caused extinction.
By Vicky Stein Published
