Animals News
April 17, 2024
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Apr. 17, 2024 — The fossilized remains of a second gigantic jawbone measuring more than two meters long has been found on a beach in Somerset, ...
Apr. 17, 2024 — Copper is a natural antimicrobial material that, when added to pig feed, may promote the growth and health of the animals. Since pigs can tolerate high levels of the metal, researchers recently investigated whether copper might be used to promote ...
Apr. 12, 2024 — In the sun-scorched Pilbara region of north-western Australia, scientists have unearthed a mysterious creature from the shadows -- a new ant species called Leptanilla ...
Apr. 15, 2024 — Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding number sense in animals by confirming the existence of discrete number sense in rats, offering a crucial animal model for investigating the neural basis of numerical ability and disability ...
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Apr. 16, 2024 — Tagging marine animals with sensors to track their movements and ocean conditions can provide important environmental and behavioral information. ...
Apr. 15, 2024 — Palaeontologists have described three unusual new species of giant fossil kangaroo from Australia and New Guinea, finding them more diverse in shape, range and hopping method than previously thought. ...
Apr. 15, 2024 — A series of whole genome and gene duplication events that go back hundreds of millions of years have laid the foundations for tissue-specific gene ...
Apr. 15, 2024 — Natural forest regeneration is hailed as a cost-effective way to restore biodiversity and sequester carbon. However, the fragmentation of tropical forests has restricted the movement of large birds ...
Apr. 12, 2024 — Marine researchers have mapped the density of one of the most endangered large whale species worldwide, the North Atlantic right whale, using new data to help avoid right whales' harmful exposure to ...
Apr. 12, 2024 — Chimpanzees and bonobos are often thought to reflect two different sides of human nature -- the conflict-ready chimpanzee versus the peaceful bonobo -- but a new study shows that, within their own ...
Apr. 12, 2024 — Wildebeest migrations have become a rarer sight in Africa as humans continue to interrupt their historic migratory routes with roads, fences, cities, livestock and farmland. This has led to genetic ...
Apr. 11, 2024 — Researchers show that ozone levels, such as those found in many places on hot summer days today, destroy the sex pheromones of fruit fly species. As a result, some natural mating boundaries ...
Apr. 10, 2024 — Ant species living in Boulder's foothills have shifted their habitat over the last six decades, potentially affecting local ecosystems, suggests a new ...
Apr. 9, 2024 — The first birdfeeders were made in the 19th century, and their design rapidly evolved during the 20th century. Researchers at the consider the evolution of the birdfeeder to be an example of ...
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Apr. 9, 2024 — Scientists from Macquarie University have come up with an innovative way to stop cane toads killing native wildlife by training goannas to avoid eating the deadly ...
Apr. 9, 2024 — Fish and invertebrate animals are far more affected by warmer and more acidic seawater than was previously known. The big gain of the new method is that more details become known about effects of ...
Apr. 9, 2024 — Several similar large, fossilized bone fragments have been discovered in various regions across Western and Central Europe since the 19th century. The animal group to which they belonged is still the ...
Apr. 8, 2024 — Genetic analysis finds evidence suggesting that acoustic fat bodies in the heads of toothed whales were once the muscles and bone marrow of the ...
Apr. 8, 2024 — Scientists are amazed at the discovery of a bristle worm with such sharp-seeing eyes that they can measure up to those of mammals and octopuses. The researchers suspect that these marine worms may ...
Apr. 5, 2024 — A new study calls into question Bergmann's rule, an 1800s-era scientific principle stating that animals in high-latitude, cooler climates tend to be larger than close relatives living in warmer ...
Apr. 4, 2024 — Frogs display a remarkable diversity of species as a whole, but does the same hold true for their visual abilities? A new study sought to answer this question by collaborating with researchers in ...
Apr. 4, 2024 — The rusty-patched bumblebee, once common in the United States, has declined from about 90% of its former range. Researchers conducted the first range-wide genetic study of the endangered species to ...
Apr. 3, 2024 — The earliest dinosaurs had rapid growth rates, but so did many of the other animals living alongside them, according to a new ...
Apr. 3, 2024 — A fungus devastating frogs and toads on nearly every continent may have an Achilles heel. Scientists have discovered a virus that infects the fungus, and that could be engineered to save the ...
Apr. 2, 2024 — An international team of scholars present the earliest clear archaeological and biomolecular evidence for the raising of chickens for egg production, based on material from 12 archaeological sites ...
Apr. 1, 2024 — A broader past could mean a brighter future for Canada lynx in the U.S., according to recent research. The study indicates that lynx might do well in the future in parts of Utah, central Idaho and ...
Mar. 31, 2024 — A new study states that the combination of global warming and extreme heat events, alongside the continued expansion of deforestation in the world, may be devastating for many species of animals, ...
Mar. 28, 2024 — Researchers have identified how the tick-borne Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus enters our cells. The results are an important step in the development of drugs against the deadly ...
Mar. 28, 2024 — Vaccination not only reduces the severity of TB in infected cattle, but reduces its spread in dairy herds by 89%, research ...
Mar. 28, 2024 — Hyenas are generalist predators (and scavengers) with a broad range of prey species. They are known for hunting (or scavenging) larger mammals such as antelopes and occasionally feed on smaller ...
Mar. 27, 2024 — New research finds that not all cattle are the same when it comes to grazing, and knowing that could lead to better animal health and range ...
Mar. 27, 2024 — Climate change may dramatically affect the animal species observed in North American cities, according to a new ...
Mar. 27, 2024 — Researchers warn that today's hunting quotas of about 3,000 animals pose a risk to the long-term survival of the grey seal in the Baltic Sea. The conclusions of this new study are based on ...
Mar. 27, 2024 — This unusual, subterranean mammal with extreme longevity shows genetic adaptations to low oxygen environments which could offer opportunities for advancing other areas of physiological and medical ...
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
- 'Teacher Toads' Can Save Native Animals from Toxic Cane Toads
- Impact of Climate Change on Marine Life Much Bigger Than Previously Known
- Do Some Mysterious Bones Belong to Gigantic Ichthyosaurs?
Monday, April 8, 2024
- Toothed Whale Echolocation Organs Evolved from Jaw Muscles
- Mediterranean Marine Worm Has Developed Enormous Eyes
Friday, April 5, 2024
Thursday, April 4, 2024
- The Life Aquatic: A Game Changer for Frog Vision, but Little Difference Between Night and Day
- Rusty-Patched Bumblebee's Struggle for Survival Found in Its Genes
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
- Early Dinosaurs Grew Up Fast, but They Weren't the Only Ones
- Discovery Could End Global Amphibian Pandemic
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Monday, April 1, 2024
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Thursday, March 28, 2024
- How the Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus Enters Our Cells
- TB Vaccine May Enable Elimination of the Disease in Cattle by Reducing Its Spread
- Small Birds Spice Up the Already Diverse Diet of Spotted Hyenas in Namibia
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
- Understanding Cattle Grazing Personalities May Foster Sustainable Rangelands
- North American Cities May See a Major Species Turnover by the End of the Century
- Scientists Warn: The Grey Seal Hunt Is Too Large
- Secrets of the Naked Mole-Rat: New Study Reveals How Their Unique Metabolism Protects Them from Heart Attacks
- Looking to the Past to Prevent Future Extinction
- Biologists Uncover New Species of Tiger Beetle: Eunota Houstoniana
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
- UK Rabbit Owners Can Recognize Pain in Their Pets, Study Finds
- The Behavior of Ant Queens Is Shaped by Their Social Environment
- New Testing Approach Improves Detection of Rare but Emerging Powassan Virus Spread by Deer Ticks
- In Paleontology, Correct Names Are Keys to Accurate Study
- Two Coral Snakes Recorded Battling for Prey in a Scientific First
Monday, March 25, 2024
- Humans Pass More Viruses to Other Animals Than We Catch from Them
- Caller ID of the Sea: Tagging Whale Communication and Behavior
- Wild Bird Gestures 'after You'
Friday, March 22, 2024
- Your Dog Understands That Some Words 'stand For' Objects
- Research Uncovers a Rare Resin Fossil Find: A Spider That Aspires to Be an Ant
- Tudor Era Horse Cemetery in Westminster Revealed as Likely Resting Place for Elite Imported Animals
Thursday, March 21, 2024
- Product That Kills Agricultural Pests Also Deadly to Native Pacific Northwest Snail
- Researchers Name Prehistoric Amphibian Ancestor Discovered in Smithsonian Collection After Kermit the Frog
- Entanglements of Humpback Whales in Fish Farms Rare -- And Naivety Could Be to Blame
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
- Scientists Weigh Up Current Status of Blue Whale Populations Around the World
- Killer Whales Use Specialized Hunting Techniques to Catch Marine Mammals in the Open Ocean
- Ancient Giant Dolphin Discovered in the Amazon
- Experts Warn Climate Change Will Fuel Spread of Infectious Diseases
Monday, March 18, 2024
- Artificial Streams Reveal How Drought Shapes California's Alpine Ecosystems
- Scientists Discover How Diadem Butterfly Mimics African Queen
- Global Wildlife Study During COVID-19 Shows Rural Animals Are More Sensitive to Human Activity
- Newborn Piglets Serve as a Model for Studying Influenza
Friday, March 15, 2024
Thursday, March 14, 2024
- New Study on Mating Behaviors Offers Clues Into the Evolution of Attraction
- Dog-Killing Flatworm Discovered in Southern California
- Tropical Birds Could Tolerate Warming Better Than Expected, Study Suggests
- Chimp Moms Play With Their Offspring Through Good Times and Bad
- Training Dairy Cows With Positive Reinforcement Can Turn Otherwise Stressful Events Into Play
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
- Interactions With Dogs Can Increase Brainwaves Associated With Stress Relief and Heightened Concentration
- Menopause Explains Why Some Female Whales Live So Long
- Rope Entanglement Cause of Low Breeding Rates in Right Whales, Analysis Finds
- New Study Shows How AI Can Help Us Better Understand Global Threats to Wildlife
- Who Knew That Coprophagy Was So Vital for Birds' Survival?
- Exploring Arctic Plants and Lichens: An Important Conservation Baseline for Nunavut's Newest and Largest Territorial Park
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
- Tsetse Fly Fertility Damaged After Just One Heatwave, Study Finds
- Cheetahs' Unrivalled Speed Explained by Their 'sweet Spot' Size, Finds Imperial Study
Monday, March 11, 2024
- Cicadas' Unique Urination Unlocks New Understanding of Fluid Dynamics
- New Study Reveals Transgenerational Effects of Pesticide Linuron on Frogs
- Natural History Specimens Have Never Been So Accessible
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Friday, March 8, 2024
Thursday, March 7, 2024
- Reptile Roadkill Reveals New Threat to Endangered Lizard Species
- How Does a Virus Hijack Insect Sperm to Control Disease Vectors and Pests?
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
- Early Life Adversity Leaves Long-Term Signatures in Baboon DNA
- Global Warming Is Affecting Bats' Hibernation
- Bee-2-Bee Influencing: Bees Master Complex Tasks Through Social Interaction
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
- Research Explores the Cooling Effects of 'scuba-Diving' In Lizards
- Lab-Grown Liver Organoid to Speed Up Turtle Research, Making Useful Traits Easier to Harness
- Fossils of Giant Sea Lizard With Dagger-Like Teeth Show How Our Oceans Have Fundamentally Changed Since the Dinosaur Era
- Fossil Named 'Attenborough's Strange Bird' Was the First in Its Kind Without Teeth
- 8 in 10 Lizards Could Be at Risk Due to Deforestation
Monday, March 4, 2024
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Thursday, February 29, 2024
- Slimming Down a Colossal Fossil Whale
- Researchers Are First to See at-Risk Bat Flying Over Open Ocean
- Birds and Bee Lessons as Pacific Field Trips Also Solve 'Michener's Mystery'
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
- Older African Elephants Will Be Most Severely Affected by the Changing Climate
- Avian Influenza Virus Is Adapting to Spread to Marine Mammals
- Chemistry in the Ground Affects How Many Offspring Wild Animals Have
- Counting Rays: Aerial Surveys Reveal Ample Populations in Southeast Florida
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Monday, February 26, 2024
- Butterflies Mimic Each Other's Flight Behavior to Avoid Predators
- Scientists Assemble a Richer Picture of the Plight and Resilience of the Foothill Yellow-Legged Frog
- Predatory Fish Use Rapid Color Changes to Coordinate Attacks
- The Small Intestine Adapt Its Size According to Nutrient Intake
Friday, February 23, 2024
Thursday, February 22, 2024
- Killer Instinct Drove Evolution of Mammals' Predatory Ancestors
- Snakes Do It Faster, Better: How a Group of Scaly, Legless Lizards Hit the Evolutionary Jackpot
- Mice Surprise: Researchers Discover New Native Species
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
- Climate Change Could Push Bowhead Whales to Cross Paths With Shipping Traffic
- Snaking Toward a Universal Antivenom
- New Evidence Shows UK Solar Parks Can Provide for Bees and Butterflies
- Toxic Elements Found in Stranded Whales, Dolphins Over 15 Years
- Baleen Whales Evolved a Unique Larynx to Communicate but Cannot Escape Human Noise
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
- Unlocking the Energetic Secrets of Collective Animal Movement: How Group Behavior Reduces Energy Costs in Fish
- Panama Canal Expansion Rewrites History of World's Most Ecologically Diverse Bats
- Study Reveals Molecular Mechanisms Behind Hibernation in Mammals
- Physically Impaired Primates Find Ways to Modify Their Behaviors to Compensate for Their Disabilities