Tag: populations
Human populations evolved in similar ways after we began farming
The advent of farming led to new evolutionary pressures on humansCHRISTIAN JEGOU/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY A recent study that…
A koala population’s rapid rebound may let it escape inbreeding’s perils
This rapid rebound of the koala population in southeastern Australia is a shining beacon of hope in the…
Roman occupation of Britain damaged the population’s health
The Impact of Roman Occupation on Health in Ancient Britain Reconstruction of the city of Wroxeter in Roman…
Forests with robust animal populations store four times as much carbon
Animals like capuchin monkeys help spread seeds in tropical forestsCarlos Grillo/Getty Images/iStockphoto Tropical Forests and Carbon Accumulation: The…
U.S. seal populations have rebounded — and so have their conflicts with humans
Exploring the Fascinating Lives of Seals Seals are intriguing creatures that capture the imagination of many. From their…
Rat populations in cities are booming as the planet warms up
Rat sightings are on the rise in New York CityFatih Aktas/Anadolu/Getty Images Recent studies have shown that rat…