Otters Face a Hidden Parasite Burden, and Most Species Have Never Been Surveyed
A systematic review of otter parasites cataloged 164 parasite species across ten otter species, but found no parasite studies at ...
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Hidden Herpesvirus Found in Sea Turtles From Singapore’s Urban Waters
Whole-genome sequencing has revealed a tumor-associated herpesvirus in every sampled sea turtle from Singapore, including apparently healthy individuals, in the ...
Mating Season Turns Water Tanks and Scrapes into Prion Hotspots for Male Deer
Camera-trap data from Nebraska's Wildcat Hills show that male mule deer, white-tailed deer, and elk concentrate chronic wasting disease exposure ...
Bats in Farmed Savannas Carry a Surprising Load of Potential Pathogens in Their Guts
A new study of 109 little free-tailed bats in Eswatini reveals highly individual gut microbiomes rich in potential bacterial pathogens ...
Past Chytrid Infection Leaves Harlequin Toads More Vulnerable, Not Resistant, to Re-infection
A new study shows that prior infection with the chytrid fungus Bd leaves critically endangered harlequin toads immunosuppressed and more ...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Reveals Lubiprostone Enhances Kidney Function
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