On an early autumn morning, a group of researchers from the Globe Institute at the University of Copenhagen embarked on an intriguing expedition into a Danish forest. Armed with plastic boxes, these scientists sought to “vacuum” animal DNA from the air. The boxes, rigged with DNA air samplers, were strapped onto tree trunks, air filters […]
Animals’ Role in Forest Restoration Revealed by Study
As nations meet this week in Montreal on efforts to address an unprecedented loss of biodiversity — more than a million species are threatened with extinction — a new study published in The Royal Society journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B points to the unique and vital role animals play in reforestation. An […]
Report collisions with animals, Forest Service reminds publi / Article
“It’s dark in the mornings, and it’s dark very early in the evenings. As a result, most of the intensive traffic is in the dark,” said Anna Kononova, spokeswoman for the Latvian State Roads. “Salt will also appear on the roads now. As you know, the salt that treats roads in winter also is liked […]
Leopard kills Toddler in Aarey forest: Additional cameras, cage traps to catch animal
The officials have set up 12 camera traps within a 2-km radius from the spot of incident. A cage trap was also set up by covering it with shrubs and bushes within a 100-m radius from the spot where the toddler was ambushed by the leopard. “Till Monday night, we were able to set up […]