Global Intelligence Database
New analysis of skeletal remains has reconstructed the history of the extinct Korean sea lion, revealing it survived until at least the mid-20th century. By studying chemical markers in the bones, researchers discovered the species significantly altered its diet over time in response to environmental shifts.
By Lee, Kim, Kim, Kwak, Lee
A groundbreaking 10-year study reveals the daily activity budgets of critically endangered yellow-tailed woolly monkeys, showing how their behaviors like resting, foraging, and socializing are influenced by age, sex, and weather patterns. This long-term insight into their behavioral ecology is crucial for developing effective conservation strategies for this endemic Peruvian primate.
By Shanee, Allgas, Fernández-Hidalgo, Walford, Venturini, Rocaboy, Shanee
For decades, creeping woody shrubs have threatened the vast savannas at the base of the Himalayas. Now, satellite data reveals that new grasslands are quietly forming to replace the old, driven by fires, floods, and surprisingly, human activity. This discovery complicates traditional preservation strategies by showing that nature sometimes needs a little disruption to thrive.
By Bhowal, Banerjee, John