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Why Sticking Around Is Sometimes the Better Choice for Males
March 26, 2013 — Researchers have been able to provide one answer as to why males in many species still provide paternal care, even when their offspring may not belong to them. The study finds that, when the ... > full story -
Hope for Galapagos Wildlife Threatened by Marine Invaders
March 26, 2013 — Increasing tourism and the spread of marine invasive non-native species is threatening the unique plant and marine life around the Galapagos ... > full story -
Lemur Lookalikes Are Two New Species, DNA Says
March 26, 2013 — Scientists have identified two new species of mouse lemur, the saucer-eyed, teacup-sized primates native to the African island of ... > full story -
Scientists Confirm First Two-Headed Bull Shark
March 25, 2013 — Scientists have confirmed the discovery of the first-ever, two-headed bull ... > full story -
Decoding the Genetic History of the Texas Longhorn
March 25, 2013 — Researchers analyzed almost 50,000 genetic markers from 58 cattle breeds. They found that the Longhorn genome traces back through Christopher Columbus' second voyage to the New World, the Moorish ... > full story -
What a Bunch of Dodos! Catastrophic Mass Extinction of Birds in Pacific Islands Followed Arrival of First People
March 25, 2013 — The demise of the dodo is one of the better known bird extinctions in the world, but its sad fate was anticipated a thousand times over by its Pacific ... > full storyMore: -
Aye-Ayes: Endangered Lemurs' Complete Genomes Are Sequenced and Analyzed for Conservation Efforts
March 25, 2013 — For the first time, the complete genomes of three separate populations of aye-ayes -- a type of lemur -- have been sequenced and analyzed in an effort to characterize patterns of genetic diversity ... > full story -
Homeowner Groups Can Support Native Species in Suburbia
March 25, 2013 — Although it's known that home construction in suburban areas can have negative impacts on native plant and animals, a recent study suggests that well-managed development such as provided by ... > full story -
Research Documents Lesser Prairie Chickens
March 25, 2013 — Scientists have been studying the lesser prairie chicken (LPC), a prairie grouse native to the West Texas landscape, for more than three decades. Now this research could be square in the middle of an ... > full story -
Genomes of Peregrine and Saker Falcons Throw Lights on Evolution of a Predatory Lifestyle
March 25, 2013 — Researchers have completed the genome sequencing and analysis of two iconic falcons, the peregrine and saker falcons. The work provides an invaluable resource for the deep understanding of the ... > full story
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