Biological Conservation : Science World Report

Oct 01, 2015 11:20 AM EDT

Loggers May Help Endangered Owls in Russia in a Conservation Twist

In a weird conservation twist, loggers may actually benefit owls. A recent study shows that loggers that take steps can actually preserve endangered Blakiston's fish owls in Russia.

Sep 29, 2015 11:48 AM EDT

Nearly Extinct, Tiny Snail is Reproduced in the Lab to Save the Species

It turns out that a certain snail may not be going extinct quite yet. Scientists have found that the endangered Chittenango ovate amber snail can be successfully bred in the lab.

Sep 25, 2015 07:14 AM EDT

Nearly Half of the United States Seafood Supply is Wasted

Scientists have found that 47 percent of the edible U.S. seafood supply is wasted ever year, raising concerns about the sustainability of the world's seafood resources.

Sep 24, 2015 08:31 AM EDT

Vinegar May Save the Great Barrier Reef from Coral-Munching Starfish

There may be a new weapon against the Crown of Thorns Starfish. Scientists have found that simple household vinegar kills the starfish just as effectively as the current drug that's being used.

Sep 18, 2015 04:20 PM EDT

China's Giant Pandas May be Saving Other Endemic Species

Protecting China's giant pandas may not just be helping the bears; it could also be benefiting other threatened species.

Aug 14, 2015 07:47 AM EDT

Bears Freaked Out by UFOs that Wildlife Biologists Use

Drones can be a huge boon to wildlife biologists. Now, researchers have found that these robots may actually stress out the wildlife they're observing.

Aug 13, 2015 06:15 PM EDT

Tasmanian Devil May Restore The Health Of Australia's Ecosystem

Researchers at the University of New South Wales, Australia believe that they could potentially improve biodiversity by limiting the spread of red foxes and feral cats in habitats where dingoes have been culled.