Amber, an orangutan featured on TikTok, showcases her curiosity through gestures at a zoo. Her interactions stimulate public engagement and discussions about primate behavior, cognition, and communication. This phenomenon parallels early scientific exploration and raises important questions about animal intelligence, self-awareness, and the relationship between humans and animals.
Temperature-dependent sex determination (TSD) influences sex in reptiles like turtles and crocodiles, relying on incubation temperature rather than genetics. As global warming threatens these species, skewed sex ratios and extinction risks increase. Adaptive shifts in nesting behavior are insufficient, requiring urgent conservation actions and climate policies to protect TSD species’ survival.
The article by Nirvan Marathe examines the evolving role of zoos amid growing concerns about animal rights and welfare. While zoos claim to focus on conservation and education, ethical issues and the psychological effects on captive animals raise significant questions about their relevance. Alternatives like virtual reality could reshape public interaction with wildlife.
The BioRescue project has achieved a historic milestone in wildlife conservation by successfully transferring the first rhino IVF embryo to a surrogate mother, despite her later death. This initiative seeks to prevent the extinction of the northern white rhino, with 30 preserved embryos offering hope for the subspecies’ future survival.
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