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India Gains 2. 1 Million Hectares of Dry Tropical Forest in a Decade, but Scientists Warn Much of It May Be Commercial Plantations, Not Genuine Biodiversity Recovery
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (684+ words) The dry tropical forest has gained ground in India over the last decade, but the advance of tree cover does not automatically mean the recovery of native ecosystems. A satellite analysis identified a significant increase between 2014 and 2024, while natural areas…...
Sumatran Rhino: The Rare "Prehistoric Survivor" with Fewer Than 50 Left and a Fascinating Natural History
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (491+ words) The Sumatran rhinoceros is considered one of the most endangered animals on the planet. Currently, the species has an extremely reduced population in the wild, with estimates of fewer than 50 individuals living in fragmented areas of Indonesia. Additionally, the destruction…...
Stingless Bee Honey from Brazil Can Cost Up to $120 a Liter, Surprises with Flavors of Wood, Citrus, and Even Cheese
2+ day, 10+ min ago (780+ words) A natural product found in Brazil draws attention for its high price, limited availability, and especially for its uncommon sensory characteristics. The honey produced by stingless bees can cost up to R$ 600 per liter. In comparison, the product from Africanized…...
Brazilian Siblings Transform Invasive Algaroba into Sustainable, Cost-Effective Lobster Fishing Solution, Winning Youth Challenge
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (1056+ words) The best solution is sometimes hidden within the problem itself. This is what Gabriel Melo, 18, and his sister Gabriele Melo saw when they looked at the algaroba, the invasive plant that dominates the semi-arid region, and imagined it as the…...
At 75 years old, Mr. Izidro planted 400, 000 trees over decades in Paran, transformed a 2. 42 million m" property into a green refuge in the Guartel Canyon, and leaves a legacy with over 100, 000 endangered araucarias. - CPG Click Oil and Gas
1+ week, 2+ day ago (714+ words) At 75 years old, businessman Izidro Constantino Guedes estimates he has planted about 400, 000 trees over more than 30 years on the family lands, between Castro and Tibagi, in the Campos Gerais of Paran. The property, with 2. 42 million m, is located in the…...
Far beyond simple shocks: scientists highlight how electric fish from the Amazon use complex bioelectric mechanisms to generate up to 860 volts, a natural evolutionary innovation that ensures an absolute advantage in dark and challenging ecosystems.
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1050+ words) According to information from Revista Amaz'nia on June 10, the combination of bioelectricity, cellular ions, and evolutionary adaptations has transformed the electric eel into a true living battery. Besides revealing the secrets of nature, studies on these animals help to understand…...
Man wins the right to keep parrot he has lived with for 40 years, and reunion after 33 days of separation moves family in Louveira
1+ week, 6+ day ago (180+ words) What is happening with Bradesco? The bank will close the only branch in a city in Bahia, and more than 2, 000 clients from Macurur" will have to seek services at the Chorroch" branch. Measuring 15. 2m in length and 8. 6m in wingspan, the Gripen…...
Capable of storing up to five times more carbon than terrestrial forests and protecting millions of people against tsunamis and storms, the planet's mangroves are reemerging after decades of destruction and surprising scientists with their impressive natural regeneration capacity.
1+ week, 6+ day ago (349+ words) These coastal ecosystems provide services that few people notice. Mangroves are unsung heroes of the environment because they store up to five times more carbon dioxide per area than terrestrial forests, and their tangled roots slow down waves and protect…...
Hidden cameras in the jungle capture the Amazon ghost dog for 23 years and reveal curious details about one of the most mysterious canids on the planet. - CPG Click Oil and Gas
1+ week, 6+ day ago (831+ words) A scientific study on the ghost dog of the Amazon revealed new details about one of the most discreet and rare animals of the forest. The animal, officially known as the short-eared bush dog, belongs to the species Atelocynus microtis…...
Underground fungal network spans 110 quadrillion kilometers and reveals an invisible infrastructure larger than previously imagined.
1+ week, 6+ day ago (176+ words) Sustainable mansion in Colorado made with over 1, 500 recycled tires, clay, cans, and bottles has 414 m, solar energy, rain sensors, a stable with 23 stalls, and is for sale for $1. 3 million. UN alert reveals that oceans are warming at a record pace,…...