species
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There is a vaccine for the most common Zaire species, but this outbreak is being caused by another species, called Bundibugyo.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak - so patients are mainly receiving supportive care and treatment for their symptoms.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
"Our findings suggest that the fundamental rules that guide how individuals allocate social effort apply across multiple species," says Van Leeuwen.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
They say the barriers kill local endangered species like the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin and the leatherback turtle, and they’re not that good at keeping out sharks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
With reintroductions, often the situation for a species is so dire—and the threat of extinction so imminent—that it’s necessary for conservationists to jump in and try something before it’s too late.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
Vocabulary lists containing species
Tyrannosaurus Lex(icon)
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"The Origin of Species by Natural Selection" by Charles Darwin: Essential Words
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Word Generation Science - Life Science
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