The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has reported the largest deer outbreak to hit the state in 12 years. According to the department, outbreaks have been detected in 11 southwestern counties. Experts say this is the largest outbreak since 2012, and officials are taking urgent action to prevent further spread. EHD Danger in Michigan: Authorities…
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Self-medication in nature: gorillas reveal secrets of unknown healing plants
By studying tropical plants consumed by wild West African gorillas and used by local healers, scientists from Gabon have identified at least four new plant species with previously undescribed medicinal properties. Medicinal plants used by gorillas open new horizons in the fight against superbugs Laboratory studies have shown that these plants contain significant levels of…
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Nature is returning: a forest has grown on the site of the Kakhovka Reservoir, attracting wild fauna
After the disappearance of the Kakhovka Reservoir, nature began to restore the lost space. In its place a dense forest grew, which quickly became a new home for many wild animals. The return of vegetation and the emergence of a new ecosystem has attracted a variety of fauna that are once again inhabiting these areas.…
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Recovered sea turtle: 375-pound giant returns to Atlantic after rehabilitation in Florida
A 375-pound (170 kg) female sea turtle was released into the Atlantic Ocean after three months of recovery in Florida. Brevard Zookeepers released a male bighorn antelope named Bubba Wednesday afternoon in Cocoa Beach. Rehabilitation and rescue: Bubba, a sea turtle with serious injuries, returned to the Atlantic Ocean A preliminary examination found that the…
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Relocation of Ukrainian beluga whales to Spain: new inhabitants of the ocean
Two beluga whales, Plombir and Miranda, were evacuated from the Nemo dolphinarium in Kharkov due to increased Russian shelling. They were taken to the Oceanogràfic de Valencia, the largest aquarium in Europe, located in Valencia, Spain. The entire journey took 36 hours.This information was distributed by The New York Times. Beluga whale rescue: From Kharkov…
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Decoration of the Red Book: discovery of a rare flower in a Ukrainian national park
On the territory of the Tuzlovsky Estuaries National Natural Park, a yellow poppy flower, a rare herbaceous plant from the poppy family, was discovered. Details of this discovery were reported by ecologist Ivan Rusev on Facebook. Unique yellow poppy: beauty, conservation and environmental challenges The plant grows on the coastal strip along the shores of…
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Tragedy in the Black Sea: almost 140 dolphins died in a month
In March 2024, almost 140 Black Sea dolphins were found dead on the coast of the Krasnodar region of Russia, according to a statement by relevant experts. Presumably, the cause of their death could be the actions of the Russian fleet, in particular the use of sonars. A sharp increase in the death of dolphins…
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Large-scale investment: European Union plans to allocate 3.5 billion euros for the protection of the ocean
The annual Our Ocean conference has become a platform for the announcement of the European Union's plans: this year's budget of 3.5 billion euros has been proposed for ocean protection efforts and sustainable development. European Commissioner Virginius Sinkevičius spoke about his intention to invest in supporting the ocean and fisheries during his speech at the…
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Everest demands cleanliness: climbers will be obliged to clean up after themselves
Those wishing to conquer Everest continue to arrive, but sanitary conditions on the highest peak on the planet remain a problem. To protect the environment from waste pollution, local authorities have adopted a new rule: climbers are required to collect their excrement and take it to the base camp at the foot of the mountain.…
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Natural disaster forecast for 2024: how to prepare for the unexpected
Scientists are actively seeking to predict and prepare for possible catastrophic tsunamis and earthquakes that are increasingly occurring on our planet. Last year saw record high temperatures, indicating that extreme heat and weather conditions are becoming commonplace rather than rare. This trend is mainly because of the escalating release of greenhouse gases resulting from the…
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