Rainbow snake, tiny frog among new Mekong species
A rainbow-headed snake, a tiny frog and a lizard with dragon-like horns are among more than 150 new species confirmed by scientists last year in the ecologically diverse but threatened Mekong region, researchers said on Monday. Winding its way from the ...>> view originalFirst known footage of an apparent ghost shark goes viral
The video of what is believed to be the first sighting of the rare ghost shark went viral Sunday after scientists discovered the creature swimming in the Pacific Ocean between California and Hawaii in 2009. It took researchers seven years to come to the conclusion that what was captured on film was in fact a pointy-nosed blue blue ratish Hydrolagus trolli otherwise known as a ghost shark. Scientists won't be able to positively confirm what species the shark is without bringing one to surface. V..>> view originalWorld's biggest diamonds may unlock mysteries of Earth's mantle, say geologists
December 16, 2016 —A new study of the world’s largest diamonds has shown that they're not only more valuable for jewelers, but also for geologists by offering an invaluable glimpse at the makeup of the Earth’s interior, hundreds of miles below the surface.Led by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and published in the journal Science, the study drew on previous knowledge that larger diamonds are fundamentally different from their smaller counterparts in composition and structure, and exp..>> view originalThe dirty deplorables: Who's who on Donald Trump's team and how they'll destroy the environment
This post originally appeared on Grist.What do Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees and advisers think about climate change and other sustainability issues? As you would expect, it’s not looking good for those of us concerned about a habitable climate and livable cities. Trump is putting together a climate-denying cabal of extreme right-wingers and corporate sympathizers likely to roll back environmental protections, halt smart-growth efforts and undo progress toward environmental justice.We’ll keep..>> view originalPredator Of Sharks: Rarely Seen Killer Whales Caught On Video Eating A Shark Alive
A group of rarely seen type of killer whale was captured on video off the coast of California killing and eating a shark. Photographer Slater Moore witnessed and filmed a video of four offshore killer whales feasting on a shark around Monterey Bay on Dec. 13. Rarely-Seen Killer Whale The group consists of four offshore orcas, two females and two calves, was part of a larger group numbering about 25. The orcas' unlucky prey was a sevengill shark, which was about 5 feet long albeit this species c..>> view originalNew research on giraffe biology, dwindling population size gives zoos a tall order - Omaha World
A pair of scientific discoveries have forced zoos to rethink how they handle giraffes.Earlier this month the International Union for Conservation of Nature reclassified giraffes on its Red List of Threatened Species, changing their status from “Least Concerned” to “Threatened,” one designation away from “Endangered.”In announcing the change, the group said the world’s tallest land mammal has seen an almost 40 percent population decline over the past 30 years. “To read that they’re down to 97,00..>> view originalEagle-eyed teams tally birds for annual 1-day Audubon count
Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle A double-crested cormorant is spotted fishing during the Audubon Society’s bird survey in Berkeley. A double-crested cormorant is spotted fishing during the Audubon Society’s bird survey in Berkeley. Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle A black-crowned night heron is spotted dur..>> view original
Saturday, February 4, 2017
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