The only wild population of bearded vultures ('Gypaetus barbatus') in Europe, an endangered scavenger species, lives in our country, south of the Pyrenees.
According to a study, the acidification that the oceans are experiencing hinders the development of the coral skeleton and, at the same time, facilitates the erosion that different organisms naturally cause in it.
As with animals, there are also albino specimens among plants. In this case, instead of lacking melanin, the plants are free of chlorophyll, the pigment that allows photosynthesis and gives stems and leaves their green color.
The extent of ocean ice that surrounds Antarctica has reached a new record, 20 million km2, according to scientists at the Cooperative Center for Antarctic Climate and Ecosystem Research in Australia. However, icebergs are not included in this category.
Humpback whales have their tricks when they need to find a snack on the ocean floor, even in total darkness. How do they find food in the middle of the night, when there is not a bit of light?
A team of researchers from different Czech, New Zealand and American institutions coordinated by experts from the Department of Biology at the University of Akron, has discovered the first iridescent bird eggs.
The Museum of South Australia organizes its competition for the best nature photographs every year. The winners of the 2014 contest are already known. The undisputed winner of this year has been Matthew Smith from Australia with “Physalia Physalis”.
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.
