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Controlling Schistosomiasis: Buffalo Or Snails?
January 22, 2008 — A parasitic infection common in China and Southeast Asia could be effectively reduced by controlling snail populations, according to research. Infection with schistosomes of various species affects ... > full story -
Island Monkeys Do Not Recognize Big Cat Calls
January 17, 2008 — Monkeys living on an island without big cat predators do not show any particular alarm when recorded tiger growls are played to them, according to new research. The pig-tailed langurs do, however, ... > full story -
Extinct Marsupial Lion Tops African Lion In Fight To Death
January 17, 2008 — Pound for pound, Australia's extinct marsupial lion (Thylacoleo carnifex) would have made mince meat of today's African lion (Panthera leo) had the two big hyper-carnivores ever squared off in a ... > full story -
Disrupting Common Parasites' Ability To 'Talk' To Each Other Reduces Infection
January 9, 2008 — One of the most common human parasites, Toxoplasma gondii, uses a hormone lifted from the plant world to decide when to increase its numbers and when to remain dormant, researchers have found. ... > full story -
'Golden Bullet' Shows Promise For Killing Common Parasite
December 30, 2007 — Researchers in Australia report development of a new type of gold nanoparticle that destroys the parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis, a potentially serious disease acquired by handling the feces ... > full story -
2000 Tigers Possible In Thailand, Study Says
December 20, 2007 — Thailand's Western Forest Complex -- a 6,900 square mile (18,000 square kilometers) network of parks and wildlife reserves -- can potentially support some 2,000 tigers, making it one of the world's ... > full story -
300 Pets May Have Died From Contaminated Pet Food Due To Lethal Combination Of Contaminants
December 3, 2007 — A survey, commissioned by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians has found that more than 300 dogs and cats may have died earlier this year as a result of eating ... > full story -
Choosing Dry Or Wet Food For Cats Makes Little Difference When It Comes To Feline Diabetes
December 3, 2007 — The causes of diabetes mellitus in cats remain unknown although there has been a strong debate about whether a dry food diet puts cats at greater risk for diabetes. A new study suggests that weight ... > full story -
Endangered Brazilian Ocelot Kitten Born: Birth Significant For Species
November 29, 2007 — Call him El Conquistador! An endangered Brazilian ocelot kitten was born at the Louisville Zoo Sept. 23. This was the first offspring for mom Miguela and second for father Itirapua. The birth is very ... > full story -
Tiger Numbers Could Be Doubled In South Asia
November 5, 2007 — Researchers declare that improvements in management of existing protected areas in South Asia could double the number of tigers currently existing in the region. Improvements in existing protected ... > full story
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