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Amphibians bounce-back from Earth's greatest mass extinction: Study
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Researchers at the University of Bristol discovered that ancient frog ancestors survived the biggest mass extinction of species by eating on freshwater prey that evaded terrestrial predators.
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Ahmedabad University's Focus on Sustainability and Climate Action Recognis
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 17: Situated in the heart of the fast-growing city of Ahmedabad, the Central Campus of Ahmedabad University is a thriving hub of biodiversity and sustainable innovation. Nestled within an urban environment, the campus stands as an oasis of greenery, hom
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Climate Change threatens more animal extinctions outside nature reserves,
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
An international study surveying more than 14,000 species of amphibians and reptiles found that more animals will become extinct outside of nature reserves than within them because of climate change.
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Study shows triassic fossils that reveal origins of living amphibians
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The smallest of newly found fossils can upend what palaeontologists know about our history.
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Did you know ancient amphibians had their bones cooked?
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Scientists have solved a decades-long mystery as to why ancient tetrapods - amphibian-like creatures that lived over 300 million years ago - preserved in one of Ireland's most important fossil sites seemingly had their bones cooked after they died.
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Ancient superpredator got big by front-loading its growth in its youth: St
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Whatcheeria, a six-foot-long salamander-like creature that lived 340 million years ago, was the T. rex of its time: the biggest, baddest predator in its habitat. A new study reveals how they grew to their "giant" size: instead of growing slow and steady throughout their lives like many moder
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Increase in malaria infection is linked to amphibian extinction: Study
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 25 (ANI): A new study connects an amphibian extinction in Costa Rica and Panama to an increase in malaria infections. The study emphasises the significance of biodiversity to human health.
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Study: Malaria spike linked to amphibian die-off
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 22 (ANI): A new study links an amphibian die-off in Costa Rica and Panama with a spike in malaria cases. The study demonstrates the importance of biodiversity to human health.
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Scientists design app to protect endangered birds
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Brisbane [Australia], April 21 (ANI): Researchers from the University of Queensland developed an app, to protect endangered birds that are at the stage of extinction around the world, by breaking down the language barriers between scientists.
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Taiwan invasion poses several challenges for China: Report
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], March 16 (ANI): There are reports that China may emulate Russia and may attack Taiwan, however, it is not as simple or easy as it appears or is thought. There are strategic, geographical and tactical issues that make it difficult for Chinese forces to enter Taiwan and annex
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Deforestation, Climate change could decimate Madagascar's rainforest habit
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 5 (ANI): A study has found that left unchecked, the combined effects of deforestation and human-induced climate change could eliminate Madagascar's entire eastern rainforest habitat by 2070, impacting thousands of plants, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians that are
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Light at night harmful for amphibians
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], June 2 (ANI): While exposure to light at night might be convenient for human beings, it has a harmful effect on the amphibian population, recent findings suggest.
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