ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

San Diego Zoo Global Successfully Clones Endangered Przewalski’s Horse

San Deigo Zoo Global announced the successful cloning of the Przewalski's horse, a critically endangered species. Conservation efforts of endangered species and the revival of extinct species may be possible through biotechnology and other reproductive technologies.
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Pakistan's Lone Elephant Prepared for Move To Cambodia

A team of veterinary experts from different parts of the world has conducted a medical examination on Pakistan's only Asian elephant, a procedure before moving the animal to its new home in Cambodia.
Why Was Aristotle, Freud, & Many Others Fascinated by European Eels?

Why Was Aristotle, Freud, & Many Others Fascinated by European Eels?

Since Aristotle's time, scientists and authors have been fascinated by the European eel, which still has a lot of secretive attributes such as their transformation process. They are currently tagged as endangered species with multiple threats such as climate global warming, habitat loss, and being fished as food.
Flamboyant Cuttlefish Behavior Explained

Flamboyant Cuttlefish Behavior Explained

Scuba divers and some researchers often catch the bright colored flamboyant cuttlefish in the ocean or in labs and aquariums. However, a team of marine biologists clarify that the species typically looks like a lump of sand or muddy brown, saving its bright colors for mating, flirting, and scaring predators.
Parasitic Plant Eavesdrop on Host Plants' Flowering Cycle

Parasitic Plant Eavesdrops on Host's Flowering Cycle

Dodders, a parasitic plant, relies on host plants for its flowering cycle by eavesdropping on host plant genes. Scientists hope to use their research to help agriculturist naturally get rid of parasitic weeds.
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