As plastic waste infiltrates every corner of the planet, scientists have discovered that some animals are evolving to survive — and even thrive — in plastic-polluted environments. Certain species are ...

Plastic waste has let common coots reuse nests year after year. Scientists have now used the trash layers to date how old nests are.

The 30-year-old coot nest contains a lot of plastic waste. Image credits: Auke-Florian Hiemstra A 1994 FIFA World Cup ...

Biologging uses animal sensors to track ocean changes, helping scientists address climate, pollution, and conservation.

All animal carcasses shall first be placed in a plastic bag and then in a brown paper biohazard ... Short-lived animal carcass waste may be stored on site for decay until the activity of the waste is ...

The dumping yard near Munnar has become a grave threat to local wildlife, particularly elephants, which are increasingly ...

but one of animal suffering. In 2015, the video of a plastic straw being painfully removed from a turtle's bleeding nostril went viral, spurring a movement to reduce plastic waste. Since then, plastic ...

A new study finds that microplastic pollution reduces plant photosynthesis, threatening global food security and worsening ...

Discover WildScience Plastic Pollution Is Forcing Animals to Evolve — Here’s How Posted: March 7, 2025 | Last updated: March 11, 2025 As plastic waste infiltrates every corner of the planet ...