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Aug 15, 2015 07:26 AM EDT

Critically Endangered Black-Footed Ferret Kits Born Using Frozen Sperm

Scientists have resurrected a black-footed ferret, a critically endangered species, using frozen semen from a ferret that had been dead for about 20 years.

Aug 13, 2015 08:52 AM EDT

Climate Change: Wild Boar Population Explodes with Warmer Temperatures

Climate change impacts species all across the planet. Now, though, researchers have found that it may be causing the wild boar population in Europe to positively explode, causing issues for agriculture and other species.

Nov 17, 2014 10:40 AM EST

Less Sex and More Vegetables May Lead to a Longer Life

When it comes to lizards, the secret to a longer life may be less sex and more greens. Scientists have discovered that reduced reproductive rates and a plant-rich diet increased the lifespan of reptiles.