ecosystem
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Rainforest Life Faces Double Threat to ExistenceHuge changes in tropical rainforest life could occur by 2100.
By Brett Israel Published
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Ocean Ecosystems Transforming Due to Climate ChangeFood sources for many species disappearing, ecosystem structures changing.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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One of World's Most Pristine Coral Reefs RevealedPristine coral reef revealed in Pacific Ocean.
By Brett Israel Published
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Oldest Soft-Bodied Marine Fossils DiscoveredOldest soft-bodied marine animal fossils discovered.
By Live Science Staff Published
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Mount St. Helens Still Recovering 30 Years LaterA look at the recovery of the animals, forest around Mount St. Helens 30 years after fateful eruption.
By Andrea Thompson Published
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Wolves Lose Hunting Skills in Mid-Life
Wolves' predatory skills peak at age 2 or 3.
By Live Science Staff Published
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Loss of Top Predators Causing Ecosystems to Collapse
The catastrophic decline around the world of "apex" predators is causing major economic and ecological disruptions.
By Live Science Staff Published
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Tipping Points: What Wall Street and Nature Have in Common
When a tipping point is coming – be it in ocean circulation patterns, wildlife populations, or even the global economy – it is often heralded by telltale signs, scientists have found.
By Clara Moskowitz Published
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Frogs Find Home in Elephant DungResearcher discovers frogs living in piles of Asian elephant dung.
By Andrea Thompson Published
amphibians
