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Frequent fires make droughts harder for young trees, even in wet eastern forests
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A mathematical method to understand and explore the niche of species
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Kelp forests function differently in warming ocean
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Exotic pets that grow large and are cheap to purchase are more often released by owners
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Greater species diversity boosts meadows’ resistance to parasitic invaders
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Model way to protect trees
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Tropical birds benefit from more forest by rivers in oil palm areas
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Scientists find fish body holds the key to make fishery management cheaper, easier
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Green sea turtle digging its own watery grave due to invasion of non-native seagrass
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Research shows pesticides influence bee learning and memory
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TV coverage of cycling races can help document the effects of climate change
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Climate change linked to potential population decline in bees
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The power of purple - male birds use gaudy colours to warn and defeat rivals
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New research provides 'oases' of hope for the future of coral reefs
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