Ancient art reveals extinct goose
As a University of Queensland researcher examined a 4600-year-old Egyptian painting last year, a speckled goose caught his eye.
Archaeology
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Skinnier but resilient geese thriving in the high Arctic
The world is changing in dramatic ways, especially in the High Arctic. Climate change has meant that spring arrives earlier, but winters have become far more treacherous for Arctic animals that overwinter there, with more ...
Evolution
Dec 17, 2020
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Diving into Denver's geese controversy
Last summer, nearly 2,000 Canada geese were killed across four of Denver's largest parks. Implemented to mitigate overpopulation, the move stirred great controversy in the city and culminated in a Washington Park protest ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 29, 2020
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Structures near airports increase risk of airplane-goose collisions
From mid-November 2015 through February 2016, scientists used GPS transmitters to track the movements of Canada geese near Midway International Airport in Chicago. They discovered that—in the colder months, at least—some ...
Ecology
Nov 21, 2019
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How barnacle geese adjust their migratory habits in the face of climate change
The climate is changing at an unprecedented rate, and so are the environments of many plant and animal species. Populations die out in places that become intolerable, and thrive in other places that have become more benign.
Ecology
Oct 11, 2019
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Slowed metabolism helps migrating geese soar
Researchers have shed new light on how some geese can fly high for long periods of time, according to a study published today in eLife.
Plants & Animals
Sep 3, 2019
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Wild geese take climate action
Migratory animals are actively adjusting their traditions to climate change, new research has found.
Plants & Animals
Sep 2, 2019
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In a warming climate, Arctic geese are rushing north
As Arctic temperatures continue to rise, migratory barnacle geese have responded by speeding up their 3,000-kilometer migration in order to reach their destination more quickly with fewer stops along the way, according to ...
Ecology
Jul 19, 2018
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Maize fields entice geese to winter in Denmark
Increasing numbers of geese remain in Denmark for the winter. They forage in the growing number of maize fields all over the country. Researchers warn that in the long term, these geese may cause problems for agriculture.
Ecology
Mar 1, 2018
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Geese reduce metabolic rate to cope with winter
New research shows that geese cope with the harsh winter climate by reducing their heart rate and body temperature.
Plants & Animals
Feb 1, 2018
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