Groundbreaking Achievement: Scientists Develop Chimeric Monkey with Dual Genetic Makeup

Sign up for CNN’s science newsletter, Wonder Theory, to receive fascinating and cutting-edge news about the universe, including groundbreaking scientific discoveries and advancements. Researchers from China have successfully created a monkey chimera, a novel experimental approach that could revolutionize medical research and help preserve endangered species. The team combined stem cells from a cynomolgus monkey, …

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Promising Outlook: America’s Hellbenders Rejuvenate and Thrive

The hellbender, America’s largest salamander, has been disappearing from its historic range in the eastern US. However, there is hope for this unique creature as a federal judge has overturned a 2019 ruling by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, stating that the hellbender is not in need of protection under the Endangered Species Act, …

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Conservation Group Liberates 2,000 Rhinos

In a recent auction, a South African farm housing a large herd of approximately 2,000 white rhinos failed to receive any bids. However, this turned out to be good news for the rhinos, as a private deal was made between conservation nonprofit African Parks and the farm’s owner, John Hume, a prominent hotel tycoon. According …

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Pair Facing Up to 25 Years in Jail for Alleged Sea Cucumber Trafficking

In a significant development, wildlife traffickers in California have recently pleaded guilty to illegally importing endangered sea cucumbers from Mexico. Zunyu Zhao and Xionwei Xiao, the accused, have been charged with conspiracy and illegal importation of brown sea cucumbers valued at over $10,000, between 2017 and 2019. Both individuals are scheduled to be sentenced in …

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Tragic Accident Claims Life of Amur Tiger at Colorado Zoo

In a heartbreaking announcement on Tuesday, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado revealed the tragic death of Mila, a 2-year-old Amur tiger, due to a “freak accident.” The tiger had been administered anesthesia on August 25 for a dental procedure, and while waiting for the anesthetic to take effect, she jumped onto a bench to …

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Electric Vehicles: Tire Particles Emitted Into Soil, Air, and Water

Electric vehicles (EVs), though touted as environmentally-friendly alternatives to traditional gas-powered cars, actually contribute to pollution through tire wear. While EVs do not emit tailpipe emissions, their tires release particulates that can harm human health and wildlife. These particles, ranging from visible chunks to microscopic nanoparticles, are released into the air and water. The heavier …

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South Korean amusement park celebrates the birth of twin pandas

Seoul— A couple of extraordinary new residents have made their debut at an amusement park near Seoul, South Korea. On July 7, Aibao, a fully-grown female panda, gave birth to twins at EVERLAND park, according to CBS News. The first baby, a female, was born at 4:52 a.m., followed by her sister at 6:39 a.m. …

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