These eager beavers saved the Czech government $1.2 million
After plans stalled for a new dam in the Czech Republic, eight beavers saved the day seemingly overnight. “At this point, ...
How animal poop helps ecosystems adapt to climate change
Relatives of the llama are dropping dung as they venture into higher elevations in the Andes Mountains, providing a ...
Long Beach aquarium spotlights 'real animals, real birds, real fish' with new report card
On Thursday, the Aquarium of the Pacific released its first Marine Species Report Card, detailing the population trends of 30 ...
Whale poop contains iron that may have helped fertilize past oceans
A recent theory proposes that whales weren’t just predators in the ocean environment: Nutrients that whales excreted may have ...
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How this animal’s poop transforms lifeless mountain peaks into wildlife havens
Uncover the remarkable impact of vicuñas on barren landscapes in the Andes, as they facilitate the growth of plants through ...
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Animal poop can literally transform barren landscapes into lush ecosystems
By depositing substantial piles of dung, vicuñas are speeding up plant colonization on freshly deglaciated terrain.
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How animal poop helps ecosystems adapt to climate change
"It's interesting to see how a social behavior of these animals can transfer nutrients to a new ecosystem that is very nutrient poor," said Cliff Bueno de Mesquita, the paper's co-first author and ...