About Animals / WildlifeGet the latest headlines from the About.com Animals / Wildlife GuideSite.Caribbean Reef Fish Fall Prey to Invading Lionfish- July 25, 2008 Scientists from Oregon State University report that coral reef communities throughout the Caribbean are being devastated by the invasive Lionfish. The predatory fish feeds on unsuspecting native fish with alarming...http://animals.about.com/b/a/257059.htm Newborn Dolphins Are Active 247- July 22, 2008 Scientists have discovered that baby dolphins and infant orcas are insomniacs. The newborn cetaceans remain active around the clock for the first month of their lives. As a result, their...http://animals.about.com/b/a/257058.htm Newfound Coral Reefs Off Brazilian Coast- July 21, 2008 Scientists working off the coast of Bahia state in Brazil have discovered a vast region of previously unknown coral reefs. Surprisingly, the newly discovered reefs are not located in remote...http://animals.about.com/b/a/257057.htm Why Are Native Fish Declining in the Colorado River- July 12, 2008 Numerous native fish species of the Colorado River (such as Razorback Sucker, Roundtail Chub, Humpback Chub, Bonytail Chub, and Pikeminnow) have suffered significant declines over recent decades. During that same...http://animals.about.com/b/a/257056.htm Survey of Las Perlas Archipelago Reveals Rich Coral Diversity- July 9, 2008 A research team from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute has completed a survey of coral biodiversity in the Las Perlas Islands. Their study revealed a broad mix of coral species...http://animals.about.com/b/a/257055.htm Yellow Treefrog Eggs Fit for Land or Water- July 2, 2008 Scientists from Boston University have discovered that the Yellow Treefrog (Dendropsophus ebraccatus), a native to Panama and other regions throughout Central America, is able to lay its eggs on land...http://animals.about.com/b/a/257053.htm |