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Apr 20 2025ENVIRONMENT

Lion Attack in Nairobi: A Tragic Reminder of Wildlife Encounters

Nairobi National Park is famous for its diverse wildlife, including lions, buffalos, giraffes, leopards, and cheetahs. This park is unique because it is just 10 kilometers from the city center. It has fences on three sides to keep animals from wandering into the city, but the southern side is open.

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Apr 20 2025SCIENCE

Genetic Prediction Gets a Boost with New Tech

Genetic prediction is a big deal in breeding programs. It helps pick the best candidates early on. This speeds up the process and makes it more efficient. Deep learning has become a popular tool in this field. It offers new ways to improve genetic prediction. A new method called EBMGP is making wav

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Apr 16 2025SCIENCE

How Seeds Can Boost Beef's Health Benefits

The idea of adding seeds to cattle feed is not new. It is known that seeds can change the fat content in beef. However, the impact of this change at different ages of the cattle has not been fully explored. A recent investigation looked into how feeding linseed to cattle affects their carcass tra

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Apr 15 2025WEATHER

Shaking in Southern California: A Quick Look at the 5. 2 Quake

The ground shook in Southern California on a Monday morning. A 5. 2 magnitude earthquake hit the region. This was not a big surprise. The area is known for its seismic activity. The epicenter was in San Diego County, just a few miles from Julian. This small mountain town is famous for its apple

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Apr 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Hidden Costs of Wildlife Trade

The global wildlife trade is a massive industry. It moves billions of animals yearly. These animals end up in various places. Some become food. Others turn into fashion items. Many are used for entertainment or traditional medicine. A few even become pets. The lives of these animals can be quite dif

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Apr 12 2025SCIENCE

Goat Milk Production: The Flaxseed Factor

The development of mammary glands in pregnant goats is a crucial process. It is especially important from the middle of pregnancy until birth. The type of fat in a goat's diet can affect this development. This is because different fats can change how genes work. These genes control the growth and li

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Apr 11 2025SCIENCE

Penguin in a Box: Unlikely Cause of Helicopter Mishap

A strange event unfolded in South Africa's skies. A helicopter went down, but amazingly, everyone walked away safe. The culprit? A penguin in a cardboard box. This is not a joke. It happened on January 19, 2025. The helicopter was on a mission to survey Bird Island, off the Eastern Cape. Everything

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Apr 10 2025HEALTH

Unchecked Antibiotic Use in Nigeria's Livestock Industry

Antibiotic resistance is a global issue. It is growing faster than the creation of new drugs. This poses a serious threat to both human and animal health. It is a problem that is getting worse in Nigeria. It is not just about the animals. It is also about the people who rely on them for their livel

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Apr 05 2025SCIENCE

Frogs' Timing Tricks: Why Some Females Lead the Way

In the world of frogs, timing is everything. Especially for the Japanese headwater frog, Rana sakuraii. This species has a unique pattern of movement and mating. It all starts in the fall. Females of this species are the first to move towards their breeding grounds. This behavior is known as au

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Apr 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Rats on a Mission: Saving Lives in Cambodia

In Cambodia, a small hero is making a big difference. Ronin, a five-year-old African giant pouched rat, has found 109 landmines and 15 pieces of unexploded bombs since 2021. This is a big deal. Why? Because Cambodia is still full of dangerous leftovers from a war that ended over two decades ago. The

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