In a disheartening development, scientists from Charles Darwin University (CDU), Australia, have declared the Java stingaree (Urolophus javanicus) as the first marine fish species to go extinct as a direct consequence of human activity. The somber declaration came with an update to the Red List of Threatened Species, published by the International Union for Conservation of … [Read more...] about First Extinction Of A Marine Fish As A Result Of Human Activity Declared
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Colorado releases first 5 wolves in reintroduction plan approved by voters to chagrin of ranchers
In a symbolic moment high in the Rockies, Colorado released five wolves to commence a groundbreaking voter-approved reintroduction program. The initiative, supported by urban areas but contested by rural ranchers, signals a significant shift in wildlife management, diverging from states culling wolf packs. The release unfolded on a secluded mountainside, with the first wolf … [Read more...] about Colorado releases first 5 wolves in reintroduction plan approved by voters to chagrin of ranchers
Shelter dog gets adopted by police department, officially sworn in as first “paw-trol officer”
When a shelter pit bull mix won the hearts of a police department, it led to an inspiring happy ending — and a new job! Last month, a dog named Bolo from the Christian County Animal Shelter got an opportunity to go on patrol with officers from the Hopkinsville Police Department, as the first dog in their “Pawtrol Wednesday” program. But in an unexpected turn of events, … [Read more...] about Shelter dog gets adopted by police department, officially sworn in as first “paw-trol officer”
We May Have Just Had Our First Ever Fight In Space
In a potential historic milestone, humanity may have just witnessed its first-ever military conflict in space, as Israel claims to have shot down an "aerial threat" outside Earth's atmosphere. The incident reportedly occurred last week when the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) asserts that it intercepted a surface-to-surface missile, allegedly launched from Yemen, using its Arrow … [Read more...] about We May Have Just Had Our First Ever Fight In Space
For First Time, Crows Have Been Found To Use Statistical Inference To Make Decisions
Crows, often confused with their larger cousins, the ravens, have long been celebrated for their intelligence within the corvid family. Recent research has shed new light on the remarkable cognitive abilities of these feathered creatures, revealing their capacity for statistical inference. Statistical inference, in simple terms, is the process of making decisions based on … [Read more...] about For First Time, Crows Have Been Found To Use Statistical Inference To Make Decisions