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In 2017, a total solar eclipse changed animal behaviour as 17 species reacted

During the total solar eclipse of 2017, Riverbanks Zoo animals displayed intriguing behaviors in response to the sudden darkness. Some creatures sought refuge, while others became agitated or huddled close. Gorillas, elephants, and Komodo dragons mimicked the tranquility of dusk, indicative of their sensitivity to light changes. Birds and other nocturnal species adapted by either

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One-third of global farmland accounts for about two-thirds of agriculture-linked biodiversity

A global study reveals one-third of farmland causes two-thirds of farming’s environmental damage. Beef and dairy production significantly contribute to biodiversity loss and carbon storage decline. High-impact regions in South America and Asia face concentrated environmental degradation. International trade shifts these environmental impacts between exporting and importing nations. Targeted restoration of impacted land offers substantial

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Austrian scientists find glyphosate herbicide reduced earthworm reproduction by 56%

A recent greenhouse study investigated the effects of glyphosate on earthworms inhabiting agricultural soil. The results were striking: one earthworm species exhibited a staggering 56 percent reduction in reproduction post-herbicide application, while another species showed a significant drop in casting activity. These results underscore the potential hidden consequences of herbicides on crucial soil organisms, prompting

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