California researchers surveyed Point Reyes lagoon 19 times and found 73 pelicans killed by otters

Along California's Abbotts Lagoon, river otters have been spotted hunting brown pelicans, resulting in the discovery of seventy-three deceased pelicans during nineteen research visits. This unexpected predation correlates with the…

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Scientists changed the fats in honeybees’ diets before pesticide exposure; survival rose to 90%, compared with below 50% on other diets

New research suggests honey bees can better survive pesticide exposure. Bees fed polyunsaturated fats showed a 90% survival rate. This dietary fat type also supported nerve function and energy balance.…

Continue ReadingScientists changed the fats in honeybees’ diets before pesticide exposure; survival rose to 90%, compared with below 50% on other diets