How Climate Change is causing Cheetahs to Adapt and Increase Nocturnal Activity, Leading to Potential Conflicts among Africa’s Big Cats

Cheetahs, known for their exceptional speed, are predominantly daytime hunters, but a recent study has revealed that they adjust their hunting patterns to dawn and dusk during warmer weather. This change in behavior, however, puts them at greater risk of encountering nocturnal predators such as lions and leopards, leading to potential conflicts. The University of …

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The Existence of Snow Flies is Close to Nonexistent

Updated at 11:22 p.m. on June 8, 2023 In October 2016, during a challenging hike through the treacherous mountains of Washington’s Alpine Lakes Wilderness, John Tuthill experienced a remarkable encounter. Despite being at an elevation of almost 8,000 feet, facing freezing temperatures and high winds, Tuthill and his companion noticed the presence of small, brown …

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