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Released: 3-Oct-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Data, Dawn Choruses, and African Skies
Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI)

Working in the grasslands, Billi spent her days interacting with ranch staff, many of whom are working on multigenerational operations. “I try to approach any kind of interaction with as much humility as I can.” Billi acknowledges she is a visitor to these areas, and curiously seeks out the inherent knowledge of others, whether it’s the grasslands of South Dakota or the rainforests of Central Africa.

Released: 3-Oct-2024 5:05 AM EDT
New Scientific Study Confirms Elephants Are Not Thriving in Zoos
Performing Animal Welfare Society

A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Peer J, "Continuing challenges of elephant captivity: the captive environment, health issues, and welfare implications", has found that, despite recent efforts by zoos, captive elephants continue to face serious problems. This study represents the most up-to-date and accurate account of the persistent if not insurmountable challenges faced by captive elephants.

Newswise: Study of Monkey Fossils Found in Cave Sheds Light on the Animals’ Extinction Centuries Ago
Released: 2-Oct-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Study of Monkey Fossils Found in Cave Sheds Light on the Animals’ Extinction Centuries Ago
Johns Hopkins Medicine

By studying rare fossils of jaws and other skull parts of a long-extinct Caribbean monkey, a team of researchers that includes a Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine professor says it has uncovered new evidence documenting the anatomy and ecology of an extinct primate once found on Hispaniola — the Caribbean island on which Haiti and the Dominican Republic are located.

Newswise: New Models Predict Marine Species Hotspots in Previously Unmapped Oceans in Mozambique
Released: 2-Oct-2024 9:05 AM EDT
New Models Predict Marine Species Hotspots in Previously Unmapped Oceans in Mozambique
Wildlife Conservation Society

A new study led by staff from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in East Africa has used a predictive artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to confirm the location of previously-unmapped high marine biodiversity areas along Mozambique’s extensive coastline.

Released: 1-Oct-2024 9:05 PM EDT
Do Coyotes Have Puppy Dog Eyes? New Study Reveals Wild Canines Share Dog's Famous Expression
Baylor University

New research from Baylor University reveals that coyotes, like domestic dogs, have the ability to produce the famous "puppy dog eyes" expression. The study – "Coyotes can do 'puppy dog eyes' too: Comparing interspecific variation in Canis facial expression muscles," published in the Royal Society Open Science – challenges the hypothesis that this facial feature evolved exclusively in dogs as a result of domestication.

Newswise: ‘Jaw-Some’ New Research: What Do Kids Think About Sharks?
Released: 30-Sep-2024 9:05 PM EDT
‘Jaw-Some’ New Research: What Do Kids Think About Sharks?
University of South Australia

When it comes to what people think about sharks, ‘Jaws’ has a lot to answer for. So while older generations shudder at the sound of the infamous two-note tuba alternation, what do younger generations think of sharks?

Released: 30-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Flying, Venomous Spider Spotted in New England
George Washington University

The parachuting, venomous Joro spider was apparently spotted in a Boston, Massachusetts neighborhood, a reported sighting that may confirm these spiders appear to be moving north. ...

Newswise: World Rabies Day 2024: Experts Encourage Education, Vaccination, and Collaboration to Combat Rabies
Released: 26-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
World Rabies Day 2024: Experts Encourage Education, Vaccination, and Collaboration to Combat Rabies
Virginia Tech

Rabies is a virus that affects the central nervous system in mammals, leading to brain inflammation. Rabies is almost always fatal once there are symptoms, but it is also 100 percent preventable with proper precautions and vaccination. Understanding the risks and taking preventative measures is essential in protecting animals, families, and communities.

     
Newswise: The Bronx Zoo Debuts Float in 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Released: 24-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
The Bronx Zoo Debuts Float in 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Wildlife Conservation Society

Today, the Bronx Zoo and Macy’s have announced that for the first time, the Bronx Zoo will join the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®. The float, titled Wondrous World of Wildlife, will make its debut in honor of the Bronx Zoo’s 125th anniversary and will display representations of the zoo’s extraordinary animals and beloved exhibits in front of millions live in New York and millions more nationwide on Thursday, November 28.

Newswise: What’s for Dinner? Scientists Unearth Key Clues to Cuisine of Resident Killer Whales
Released: 19-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
What’s for Dinner? Scientists Unearth Key Clues to Cuisine of Resident Killer Whales
University of Washington

Scientists have discovered the cuisine preferences of two resident killer whale populations: the Alaska residents and the endangered southern residents. The two populations show broad preference for salmon, particularly Chinook, chum and coho. But they differ in when they switch to hunting and eating different salmon species, as well as the other fish species they pursue to supplement their diets.

Newswise: The Wildlife Conservation Society Launches Digitized Department of Tropical Research Film Collection
Released: 18-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
The Wildlife Conservation Society Launches Digitized Department of Tropical Research Film Collection
Wildlife Conservation Society

The WCS Library and Archives, based at the Bronx Zoo, released its newly digitized Department of Tropical Research (DTR) Film Collection. The project was funded by the Council on Library and Information Resources’ (CLIR) Recordings at Risk grant, supported by the Mellon Foundation.

   
Newswise: FSU Researchers Work to Protect Local Springs
Released: 17-Sep-2024 2:05 PM EDT
FSU Researchers Work to Protect Local Springs
Florida State University

Florida State University researchers at the Coastal and Marine Laboratory and the School of Communication are working to educate the public and help clean up Wakulla Springs, thanks to funding from the Florida Legislature.

Newswise: WCS Scientist Awarded Prestigious U.S. National Science Foundation Fellowship to Investigate Deforestation and Wildlife Viruses
Released: 13-Sep-2024 2:05 PM EDT
WCS Scientist Awarded Prestigious U.S. National Science Foundation Fellowship to Investigate Deforestation and Wildlife Viruses
Wildlife Conservation Society

Dr. Charles C.Y. Xu has joined the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Health Program as a postdoctoral scientist funded by a prestigious 3-year fellowship from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).

Newswise: Lemur CSI: Researchers ID predators threatening Madagascar’s iconic primates
Released: 10-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Lemur CSI: Researchers ID predators threatening Madagascar’s iconic primates
University of Colorado Boulder

Predators not native to Madagascar, such as feral dogs and cats, may pose a serious threat to lemur species—many of which are already facing extinction on this African island.

Newswise: Tickets Go on Sale Today:

Holiday Lights, with a Unique Wildlife Theme, Returns to the Bronx Zoo
Released: 10-Sep-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Tickets Go on Sale Today: Holiday Lights, with a Unique Wildlife Theme, Returns to the Bronx Zoo
Wildlife Conservation Society

Be enchanted with millions of lights and hundreds of lanterns -- on select dates from November 22 through January 5 Tickets for Holiday Lights can be purchased here: BronxZoo.com/HolidayLights. New this year: interactive glowing walls, illuminated trees, and shimmering flowers

Newswise: UC San Diego Receives $10 Million for Center on Neurobiology in Changing Environments
9-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
UC San Diego Receives $10 Million for Center on Neurobiology in Changing Environments
University of California San Diego

The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group has selected UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography to receive a four-year, $10 million grant funded by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation to establish the Allen Discovery Center for Neurobiology in Changing Environments. The center will take a multidisciplinary approach to investigating how climate change may impact the nervous systems and behavior of marine animals.

Newswise: New York Aquarium Turns into “Ascarium” Again for Halloween
Released: 6-Sep-2024 8:05 AM EDT
New York Aquarium Turns into “Ascarium” Again for Halloween
Wildlife Conservation Society

This October, the New York Aquarium is getting into the Halloween spirit with the return of Ascarium.​​Ascarium is a family-friendly festival that takes over the New York Aquarium during the last two weekends of October. Perfect for all ages, guests will enjoy a variety of fall entertainment, activities, and parades while learning about the incredible (and sometimes spooky!) marine wildlife at the aquarium.

Released: 5-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Aquatic invasive species are more widespread in Wisconsin than previously thought 
University of Wisconsin–Madison

A report on more than 40 years of research on Wisconsin lakes is highlighting some of the lessons scientists have learned about aquatic invasive species, including that far more ecosystems are playing host to non-native species than previously thought.  However, the researchers note, those species aren’t necessarily detrimental to their new habitat and, in some cases, the negative “impacts of invasive species control may be greater than the impacts of the invasive species” themselves.

Newswise: Boo at the Zoo Returns to the Bronx Zoo for Good Family Fun
Released: 3-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Boo at the Zoo Returns to the Bronx Zoo for Good Family Fun
Wildlife Conservation Society

The Bronx Zoo’s favorite fall tradition, Boo at the Zoo, returns for another year of family fun. On Saturdays and Sundays from September 28 to October 27 (and Monday, October 14th), zoo guests can get into the spooky spirit as new and returning Halloween festivities come to life throughout the park and make unforgettable fall memories with family and friends. Tickets are now available here.


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