Tag: Mammal
The Nord Stream explosions hurt the Baltic wildlife researchers
Scientists say pipeline explosions stirred up chemical waste and threaten cod and porpoise populations The destruction of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines not only interrupted the flow of Russian natural gas to Western Europe, it killed and poisoned already endangered fish and marine mammal species in the Baltic Sea, says a new report […]
Thor the walrus ruins the New Year’s celebration
The massive sea mammal forced a British port city to cancel fireworks The arrival of a huge walrus in the British port city of Scarborough on the North Sea has scuppered the New Year’s celebration plans of the local authorities. The huge animal was spotted resting in the harbor area on Friday. The young walrus […]
The war in Ukraine guided Finns’ Google searches in 2022
The effects of the war can also be seen in the trendy search terms ‘petrol price’ and ‘electricity spot price’. Signs that the coronavirus pandemic has moved to the rearview mirror, on the other hand, are searches for various festivals and last-minute travel offers. “Fortunately, there are also happier things on the lists. Some of […]
Non-recyclable plastic can now be recycled
Window frames, casing cladding, siding and flooring are made of PVC or contain PVC. It coats electrical wires and includes materials such as shower curtains, tents, blankets and clothing. It also has a zero percent recycling rate in the United States. Now researchers at the University of Michigan, led by the study’s first author Danielle […]
Science Round-Up: Sourcing the spring of solidarity
In a recent study, researchers at Copenhagen Business School established a tangible link between how people behave in their daily lives and their solidarity with those who suffer from tragedy. Take, for example, the world’s reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Across the globe, sympathy led people to raise a flag that was not theirs […]
On screens for November: Battle of the chefs, but no Gordon Ramsey crush here!
Sometimes life imitates art: after all, it wasn’t long ago that comedian Volodymyr Zelensky starred in a TV show as a high school teacher who surprisingly becomes president, or that a 21-year-old Robert Downey Jr. played a junkie in Less End zero. Sometimes it’s the other way around. Felicia ‘Snoop’ Pearson was a major villain […]
The fate of the Walrus is causing outrage online
The death of a walrus that made headlines in Finland for several days has sparked controversy on social media, which has led to harsh criticism of those responsible for helping the animal. The news of the rare occurrence of a walrus on the shores of southern Finland first surfaced last week, when the animal washed […]
The attempt to save the walrus fails – experts are looking for the cause of death
A walrus that landed several times in southeast Finland in recent days died while being transported to the Helsinki Korkeasaari Wildlife Hospital, the zoo tweeted late Tuesday evening. According to the zoo, the combination of the animal’s weakened condition and the ordeal associated with its examination and transport was too much for it. The condition […]
Helsinki Zoo is preparing to handle a walrus "bad shape"
The walrus, which has rarely appeared in the waters of southern Finland, is not doing well after wandering 150 meters from the river bank to the backyard in Kotka on Tuesday morning. The plans to transfer the animal to Helsinki’s Korkeasaari Zoo were still in progress on Tuesday evening, but it remained unclear whether the […]
See: Mursu continues to visit Finns in backyards in Kotka
Finland’s most famous walrus, which has recently made headlines after appearing on the south coast, has rolled onto land again – this time to the yard of Kotka’s home. The residents of the home informed the rescue service on Tuesday morning about a walrus that was resting in their backyard along the Nummenjoki, about 150 […]
The common whales are back
In the twentieth century, the population of these marine mammals almost died out. At that time, a ban on hunting these animals was introduced and the positive effects of this decision have just begun to be noticed. For the first time in many years, researchers have observed such a large group of these giants. About […]
Avian influenza spreads to mammals
Avian flu is becoming more common in Finland and has begun to spread from birds to mammals, according to nature conservation authorities. So far, the disease has been diagnosed in two foxes, one otter and one lynx. So far, the worst bird flu epidemic last year was in Janakkala in southwestern Finland, where thousands of […]
Researchers are finding a link between food, eye health and life expectancy
Previous studies have shown in humans that there is a link between eye disease and poor health. “Our research argues that it’s more than a correlation: eye dysfunction can actually cause problems in other tissues,” said a senior author and professor at the Buck Institute. Pankaj Kapahi, A PhD by a laboratory for years, has […]
The WHO is convening an emergency meeting on the plague epidemic
as well as the status of vaccines, the Sputnik news agency reported on The Telegraph on Friday. Since the beginning of May, cases of monkeypox have been reported in several countries around the world, including the United Kingdom, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Australia and Canada. On 7 May, a case of smallpox was confirmed in England […]
Saimaannorpa live camera back in high demand
The Wildlife Conservation Group (WWF) re-launched its popularity Norppalive webcast for the seventh year in a row on Wednesday. The live broadcast, which attracts millions of viewers every year, broadcasts a live image of one of the Saimaa ringed seal’s favorite places. The Wildlife Foundation hopes that direct images will not only raise awareness of […]
The patrol detects rare greed on the Finnish-Russian border
According to the agency, the border guards patrolled a rare wolverine on the Russian border in South Karelia on Tuesday. The Southeast Finland Border Guard reported the finding in a tweet, which also accompanied by a short video from a highly endangered mammal. The video showed the wolf running eagerly towards the border guards, after […]
Research suggests that “climate change” could trigger the next pandemic
This link between climate change and the spread of viruses is described by an international research team led by researchers at the University of Georgetown and published in the April 28 issue of Nature. In their study, the researchers made the first comprehensive assessment of how climate change is changing the structure of global mammalian […]
Endangered Baltic ringed seals are featured live on WWF
WWF Finland has published a new live webcast of the Baltic Sea ringed seal living in the Baltic Sea archipelago. The Baltic ringed seals are close relatives of the Saimaa ringed seal, which has previously been the subject of popular webcasts. However, few people know that a species of seal also lives in the Finnish […]
Reasons to Visit Ontario
Ontario is a province in Canada that seems to have a lot to offer. This beautiful part of the nation is full of an abundance of activities, landscapes and heritage that make it a great place to come at any season for a fun vacation. In this post, we’ll look at some of the main […]
Danish aquarium exhibits dead guinea pigs
It’s nice-tastic! The dead guinea pig was acquired from a fisherman who found the small dolphin-like marine mammal in its fishing net. The exhibition also allows children to dissect fish and touch live crabs, starfish and flatfish. Guests can also take part in the Fjord & Belt’s daily training session for guinea pigs and seals.
Science Round-Up: ‘Historically poor’ wind speeds blamed for renewable energy dives
The level of wind energy supply in the Danish electricity system fell in 2021 due to a “historically bad” year with wind speeds, according to Jesper Kronborg, senior business developer at the energy company Energinet. The contribution of the wind supply experienced a “noticeable decrease” from 46.5 to 43.6 percent between 2020 and 2021 – […]
Carnivores are more susceptible to cancer: Research
Despite the extent to which animals are exposed to cancer and how often this disease affects their health, little is known so far. This is not surprising, as in wildlife, any serious illness is likely to result in the animal’s untraceable death due to famine or predation. In addition, cancer is an age-related disease in […]
Researchers are identifying antibodies that can neutralize Omicron
By identifying the targets of these “broadly neutralizing” antibodies in the peak protein, it may be possible to design vaccines and antibody therapies that are effective not only against omicron variants but also against other variants that may arise in the future. David Veesler, a researcher at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and an assistant […]
Science Round-Up: Malaria medicine protects lung cells from covid-19
A new study from Aarhus University has revealed that the malaria medicine Atovaquone helps prevent COVID-19 infection in various cells. The research showed that the medicine has a protective effect both before and after infection – which means that if approved, it can be used for both prevention and treatment of COVID-19. HHowever, the efficacy […]
For the first time in Finland, researchers found a dog parasite that can infect humans
The owner sent a stool and dog stool sample to the vet, who reported the discovery to the University of Helsinki. The results of a DNA test performed at the University of Eastern Finland confirmed that this was a Linguatula serrata infection. Although parasites are called tongue worms, they are crustaceans that live in the […]
Climate change, human pressure, means that migration may no longer be worth it to animals
The study was published in the journal Trends in Ecology and Evolution. Many animals, including mammals, birds, and insects, migrate long distances north to reproduce, taking advantage of seasonally abundant food, fewer parasites and diseases, and relative safety from predators. However, an international research team, including researchers at the University of Bath, found that climate […]
Study determines sense of smell is the body’s fastest warning system
Stockholm [Sweden], October 16 (ANI): Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have been able to study what happens in the brain when the central nervous system assesses an odor that represents danger. The study indicated that negative odors associated with discomfort or discomfort are processed earlier than positive odors and trigger a physically avoidant response. […]
Studies find sense of smell is our fastest warning system
Stockholm [Sweden], October 15 (ANI): Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have been able to study what happens in the brain when the central nervous system assesses an odor that represents danger. The study indicated that negative odors associated with discomfort or discomfort are processed earlier than positive odors and trigger a physically avoidant response. […]
Scientists are finding new brain cells responsible for controlling movement
The 17 studies published in nature are the result of five years of work by a huge consortium of researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health’s Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative to identify a myriad of different cell types. in one part of the brain. It is the first step in […]
23 areas selected as possible nature national park
– Now the process starts in earnest with the selection of the last ten nature national parks on state land, where there will be public meetings in all 23 potential places and space for debate. In a nature national park, large mammals must be able to graze all year round surrounded by “old trees, recreated […]
Studies show that global warming is causing animals to change
Climate change is not just a human problem, animals must also adapt to it. Bird researcher Sara Ryding A study from Deakin University in Australia said: “Often when climate change is discussed in the mainstream media, people ask‘ can people win this? “or” what technology can solve this? “.” “It’s high time to recognize that […]
Green hydrogen, space junk and raccoon: Finland in the world press
The plant also produces oxygen and thermal energy as by-products. The project is being developed by the Finnish green hydrogen producer P2X Solutions. Several technology and space websites, including TechCrunch and Space.com, reported that American aerospace maker Rocket Lab is releasing Finnish CubeSat (a small, square-shaped satellite measuring 10 cm × 10 cm × 10 […]
Danish guinea pigs must help whales against noise
But to know the real effect of the many sounds on whales ‘lives, Danish researchers will collect data on guinea pigs’ hearing in the open, about which very little is known. For the first time, researchers from the Marine Biology Research Center have succeeded in setting up a data logger and collecting data from a […]
Ant hedgehogs are equipped for survival
In addition, the anteater has a penis so mysterious that science does not yet fully understand it, and which with its four heads resembles something from another world. Researchers from the University of Melbourne have sought to solve the mystery in collaboration with the Australian Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Up to 50 injured anteaters arrive here […]
How genomics decisions save species
Washington [US], June 6 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Copenhagen, Norwich and Lund have shown that harmful mutations found in DNA play an important but still neglected role in conservation and translocation programs for endangered species. “Many species are threatened with extinction, both locally and globally. For example, we have lost about ten vertebrate […]
The live stream of the Saimaa seal will close soon after the site is found
Popular webcam The Saimaan ring will be streamed on Thursday from 11.30 am. Since the launch of direct online communication just over three weeks ago, the online broadcast has gathered an online audience of millions of people who want to take a look at rare and endangered species in their natural habitat. According to WWF […]
In just a few years, hunters have tripled the number of slaughtered raccoon dogs
In the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, special consultant Mariann Chriel assesses that the animal may be on the verge of extinction. The message has otherwise previously been that the fight against the raccoon dog was more or less lost. – It’s a success story. In many local areas it has gone so well that the […]
Ancient mammals liked to hang out on the beach
Fossil footprints – as old as 58 million years – may be the oldest evidence of mammals collected in marine habitats. Researchers in Wyoming, USA, have photographed and dated over a kilometer of fossil footprints of bears and hippopotamus-like animals in an area that was previously a bay. The result suggests that mammals entered marine […]
A few Saimaa seal pups lost last winter
The number of seal pups that died before wintering from winter density varies from year to year. According to preliminary data from the latest study, nesting in these few freshwater mammals generally succeeded quite well this year. Annual surveys are conducted to evaluate Saimaa’s tire values. They are one of the rarest seal species in […]
Pesticides have become more toxic to bees and dragonflies
Chemical pesticides used in agriculture have become twice as toxic to bees and other important pollinators, between 2005 and 2015. Also for aquatic insects, the toxicity has increased sharply. It shows a study done in the United States and published in the journal Science. Mikaela Gönczi is the director of the Center for Chemical Pesticides […]
Needed Danish butterflies now have peace for collectors
Violation of the ban risks a fine. In aggravating circumstances even imprisonment for up to a year. This is stated by Minister of the Environment Lea Wermelin (S). – In the midst of a natural crisis, where the butterflies are in decline, we can of course not allow vulnerable and endangered butterflies to be caught […]
Therefore, there were almost no medium-sized dinosaurs
There seems to be a whole size group of dinosaurs missing, namely the medium-sized ones of one 100 to 300 kilos. Now a research group has been able to show that it was probably because there were so many teenage giant dinosaurs. After a North American research group combed databases with dinosaur fossils, they have […]
The Arctic fox with Hornstrandir is the star of the BBC documentary series
According to Morgunblaðið, BBC has obtained permission from the Icelandic Environmental Protection Agency to make a documentary about an arctic fox in the Hornstrandir nature reserve in the Westfjords. photo: mbl.is / Ester Rut Unnsteinsdóttir The films will be shot mainly around Hornvík Bay and on the Hornbjarg cliffs. Drones will be used for filming. […]
National Round-Up: Danish economy sees record growth
Not over yetCoronavirus destroyed the Danish economy, as it has done worldwide, and then the news has excited some. Despite this new progress, analyst Bjørn Tangaa Sillemann from Danske Bank remains cautious. “It is still almost four percent of the activity level we knew before the coronavirus hit Denmark, and the next step will not […]
Sweden seems to lag behind in the work against light pollution
France is at the forefront of reducing light pollution. This is what lighting researcher Annika Jägerbrand, who is a senior lecturer in environmental science at Halmstad University, says. Light pollution is a growing environmental problem in the world, as man lights up ever larger parts of the globe. The illuminated area increases by more than […]
WWF report: Animal populations are declining dramatically
The World Wide Fund for Nature’s global survey of the distribution of vertebrate animals shows that animal populations continue to decline dramatically. It is worst for animals in tropical regions. – What we now see in the “Living Planet Report” is a frightening decrease in populations of vertebrates since the 1970s. This is a reduction […]
WWF: Wildlife has shrunk 68 percent since 1970
Since 1970, there has been only one way for the wildlife population on the planet – and that is downward. This is confirmed by a new report from the WWF World Wide Fund for Nature. The “Living Planet Report 2020” report will be published Thursday night. Here it appears that the population of wild mammals […]
From Iceland – it is said Breiðavík is not Benidorm: “Tropical” Vestfjarðarbragur
Bienvenido to the Costa de Vestfjörður. Change into hiking boots, bikinis for anoraks and ice-cold sangria for a cup of steamed coffee. And to love god, give up all dreams of tanning. Escape to the country As I look out the office window on a sharp Monday morning, I watch as tourists in ridiculously large […]
