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Introduced Aoudad Threats: Game sheep form hardy US herds; ecologists fear bighorn competition

Aoudad sheep, once brought to the American Southwest for hunting, are now thriving in its arid landscapes. These resilient creatures are in direct competition with local desert bighorn sheep for essential water and food resources. Research shows significant dietary overlap, particularly in dry seasons, which raises concerns about competition. Wildlife…

The Times of India · Sep 18

Matthew McConaughey makes sweet return to the big screen

LOS ANGELES - Matthew McConaughey had plenty of reasons to select “The Rivals of Amziah King”, a honey-themed thriller set in the American Southwest, for his return to the big screen after more than five years away.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

In 2001, scientists released beetles to fight an invasive tree. Years later, an endangered bird had lost 94% of its habitat along one western river

The breeding grounds of the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher stretch across thousands of kilometres of rivers and streams in the American Southwest, yet much of its habitat has long been difficult to assess in a consistent way. Thick vegetation, changing river systems and seasonal drought all make monitoring the small migratory…

The Times of India · Jul 29