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Outdoor Enthusiasts Scaring Off Native Carnivores In Parks
July 21, 2008 — Even a quiet stroll in the park can dramatically change natural ecosystems, according to a new study by conservation biologists. These findings could have important implications for land management ... > full story -
Outbreak Of Plague In South Dakota Leads To Vaccines For Black-Footed Ferrets
July 16, 2008 — Endangered black-footed ferrets aren't exactly lining up to be stuck with a vaccine, but in an effort to help control an extensive outbreak of plague in South Dakota, some of the ferrets are getting ... > full story -
Big Predatory Mammals Such As Felines Need Between 5 And 7 Different Types Of Prey To Meet Their Dietary Needs
July 11, 2008 — Faced with earlier studies stating that the big predators such as tigers, lions, and lynxes fulfill their dietary needs by eating one or two types of prey, scientists now assure us now that felines ... > full story -
Canine Tooth Strength Provides Clues To Behavior Of Early Human Ancestors
June 26, 2008 — Measuring and testing the teeth of living primates could provide a window into the behavior of the earliest human ancestors, based on their fossilized remains. New research takes us one step closer ... > full story -
Eczema In Infancy May Be Linked To Cat Ownership In Those With A Specific Gene Mutation
June 24, 2008 — A gene mutation and cat exposure at birth may increase a child's risk of developing eczema during their first year according to a study in PLoS Medicine. Researchers studied the association between ... > full story -
DNA Study Unlocks Mystery To Diverse Traits In Dogs
June 22, 2008 — New research reveals locations in a dog's DNA that contain genes that scientists believe contribute to differences in body and skull shape, weight, fur color and length -- and possibly even behavior, ... > full story -
Technique Used In Human Ankle Injuries Modified To Treat Dogs' Knees
June 16, 2008 — A common sports injury in human knees is even more common in dogs. Each year, more than one million dogs suffer from cranial cruciate ligament deficiency, which is comparable to the anterior cruciate ... > full story -
Gene Therapy Improves Survival And Quality Of Life Of Dogs With Cancer: Could It Also Help Humans?
June 16, 2008 — A new gene therapy has helped pet dogs with cancer live longer and could potentially improve the quality of life and survival of people with cancer, said the therapy's ... > full story -
Family Feuds: Why Close Relatives Keep Their Distance In The Animal Kingdom
May 27, 2008 — Mammals cannot share their habitat with closely related species because the need for the same kind of food and shelter would lead them to compete to the death, according to new ... > full story -
Surgeon Operates To Rescue Chimp With Rare Deformity
May 19, 2008 — An orthopedic surgeon has performed a groundbreaking operation on a chimp in Cameroon to correct a deformity more commonly seen in dogs. The three year-old chimp called Janet was rescued from the ... > full story
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