Mammals News
May 11, 2025
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May 8, 2025 New report shows drastic decline in endangered primates and calls for conservation ...
May 8, 2025 Why do cats generally live longer than dogs? New research suggests that longer lifespans of mammals like cats could be linked to their bigger brains and more complex immune ...
May 6, 2025 For social animals, communication is a key that unlocks the benefits of group living. It's well known that animals with more complex social lives tend to have more intricate ways of communicating, from the clicks and whistles of dolphins to the ...
May 5, 2025 Friendship comes with complex pros and cons -- possibly explaining why some individuals are less sociable, according to a new study of ...
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Apr. 28, 2025 New research questions the evolutionary history of some of our most peculiar ...
May 1, 2025 As urban development continues to creep further into Earth's oldest and most diverse rainforests, a study reveals native and invasive small mammals ...
Apr. 30, 2025 Just in time for tick season, new research is shining a light on how animals develop resistance to tick bites, which points toward the possibility of developing more effective vaccines against the ...
May 2, 2025 By using antibodies from a human donor with a self-induced hyper-immunity to snake venom, scientists have developed the most broadly effective antivenom to date, which is protective against the likes ...
Apr. 29, 2025 Scientists found that the fringe-lipped bat, known to eavesdrop on frog and toad mating calls to find its prey, learns to distinguish between ...
Apr. 30, 2025 A new study comparing wild and zoo-housed Sumatran orangutans reveals that life in a zoo significantly alters how orangutans interact with their environment. Researchers analyzed over 12,000 ...
Apr. 30, 2025 In 2013, a sea star wasting syndrome decimated populations of Pisaster along the west coast of North America and along the Monterey Peninsula in ...
Apr. 28, 2025 Even under today's climatic conditions, the long-extinct straight-tusked elephant could still live in Europe. This is the conclusion of a recent study. For this finding, the research group combined ...
Apr. 28, 2025 Through intensive breeding, humans have pushed breeds such as pug dogs and Persian cats to evolve with very similar skulls and 'smushed' faces, so they're more similar to each other than they are to ...
Apr. 17, 2025 In plants, the space between cells is a key battleground during infection. To avoid recognition in this space, a strain of the bacterial tomato disease Pseudomonas syringae manipulates plants by ...
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Apr. 21, 2025 If there was a contest for biggest female bullies of the animal world, lemurs would be near the top of the list. It's the ladies who get their way and keep males in line. In one branch of the ...
Apr. 16, 2025 An international team of scientists and crew on board Schmidt Ocean Institute's research vessel Falkor (too) was the first to film the colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) in its natural ...
Studying How Seals Adapt to Extreme Environments Could Lead to Benefits in Human Reproductive Health
Apr. 15, 2025 Wild animals that have acquired adaptions to maximize their reproductive output in some of the world's most extreme conditions may provide answers to some of the most pressing problems in the ...
Apr. 15, 2025 Newly published research shows that the masked shrew, a small, mole-like mammal found in the Appalachian Mountains, shrinks its body and braincase to conserve energy during winter ...
Apr. 10, 2025 New research into the overlooked environmental impact of pet dogs has found far-reaching negative effects on wildlife, ecosystems and ...
Apr. 9, 2025 Rhinos that flourished across much of North America 12 million years ago gathered in huge herds, according to a new ...
Apr. 8, 2025 Japan's Ryukyu Islands, which includes Okinawa, are the exclusive home to two rare mammals, the Amami rabbit and Ryukyu long-furred rat. These animals are hard to observe, but conservationists ...
Apr. 4, 2025 A research team investigated the case of a male Asian small-clawed otter that fell down the stairs while sleeping, after which it developed left-sided ...
Apr. 4, 2025 New research shows how small shifts in the molecular makeup of a virus can profoundly alter its fate. These shifts could turn a deadly pathogen into a harmless bug or supercharge a relatively benign ...
Apr. 2, 2025 A new study has found that the world's finest yodellers aren't from Austria or Switzerland, but the rainforests of Latin America. The research provides significant new insights into the ...
Apr. 1, 2025 More mammals were living on the ground several million years before the mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs, new research has ...
Mar. 31, 2025 Every night, bats emerge out of roosts in massive numbers, creating what scientists have called a 'cocktail party nightmare' of clashing echolocations. Nobody knew how bats managed this ...
Mar. 28, 2025 Weasels are often difficult to capture on camera, making it hard for conservationists to track their population numbers. This study aimed to determine the best material to use as bait for camera ...
Mar. 20, 2025 Southern elephant seals are the 'canary in the coal mine' for the Southern Ocean, offering insight into how the ecosystem may react to future climate change and human impact, new research ...
Mar. 19, 2025 To understand why kangaroos hop -- a rarity among animals -- researchers have studied the musky rat-kangaroo (Hypsiprymnodon moschatus), a diminutive marsupial that weighs only 500 grams but is the ...
Mar. 18, 2025 A major review of over 67,000 animal species has found that while the natural world continues to face a biodiversity crisis, targeted conservation efforts are helping bring many species back from the ...
Mar. 17, 2025 Wolf populations in Europe increased by nearly 60 percent in a decade, according to a new ...
Mar. 17, 2025 A new study has found that fortified enclosures also benefit nearby livestock keepers by preventing carnivore ...
Mar. 13, 2025 A recent study has reclassified the species commonly known as the Javan rhinoceros, proposing a more precise scientific name: Eurhinoceros sondaicus. The research highlights key differences in body ...
Mar. 12, 2025 Winter in the South can bring about a sharp change in conditions that impact forests and their many inhabitants. However, new research finds that, despite these seasonal shifts, forest management ...
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- Studying How Seals Adapt to Extreme Environments Could Lead to Benefits in Human Reproductive Health
- Southern Shrews Shrink in Winter
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- Suspected Fibrocartilaginous Embolus in Asian Small-Clawed Otter (Aonyx Cinereus)
- How a Small Number of Mutations Can Fuel Outbreaks of Western Equine Encephalitis Virus
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- When the Wild Things Are: Surprising Details of Mammalian Daily Activity
- Eavesdropping on Whale Songs Sparks New Discoveries in Whale Ecology
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Monday, February 24, 2025
- Bigger Animals Get More Cancer, Defying Decades-Old Belief
- Unexpected Discoveries in Study of Giraffe Gut Flora
Friday, February 21, 2025
- Underwater Mics and Machine Learning Aid Right Whale Conservation
- Unraveling the Mystery of the Missing Blue Whale Calves
Monday, February 17, 2025
- Near-Complete Skull Discovery Reveals 'top Apex', Leopard-Sized 'fearsome' Carnivore
- Reintroducing Wolves to Scottish Highlands Could Help Address Climate Emergency
Thursday, February 13, 2025
- Function of Red Stigmas in Wind-Pollinated Flowers
- Protected Habitats Aren't Enough to Save Endangered Species, Study Finds
- Foraging Seals Enable Scientists to Measure Fish Abundance Across the Vast Pacific Ocean
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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- Boosting Evolution: How Humans Unintentionally Altered the Skulls of Pigs
- Bats Play a Key Role in Combating Rice Pests in Southeast Asia
Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Some Species of Baleen Whales Avoid Attracting Killer Whales by Singing Too Low to Be Heard
- Whale Poop Contains Iron That May Have Helped Fertilize Past Oceans
Saturday, February 1, 2025
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- Antibody Treatment Prevents Severe Bird Flu in Monkeys
- Polar Bear Population Decline the Direct Result of Extended 'energy Deficit' Due to Lack of Food
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- Bad Hair Bears! Greasy Hair Gives Polar Bears Fur With Anti-Icing Properties
- Landmark Genetic Study: Fresh Shoots of Hope on the Tree of Life
- Protecting the Plains: Conserving Prairie Dogs Will Revitalize North America's Grasslands
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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- Camel Milk Udderly Good Alterative to Traditional Dairy
- Stronger Stress Response in Monkeys Helps Them Survive
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
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- Wild Baboons Not Capable of Visual Self-Awareness When Viewing Their Own Reflection
- Dolphins Use a 'fat Taste' System to Get Their Mother's Milk
Thursday, January 16, 2025
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- Conquest of Asia and Europe by Snow Leopards During the Last Ice Ages Uncovered
- Coyote Genes May Show Urban Evolution at Work
Monday, January 13, 2025
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- Chimpanzees Are Genetically Adapted to Local Habitats and Infections Such as Malaria
- Did Prehistoric Kangaroos Run out of Food?
Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Dogs Trained to Sniff out Spotted Lanternflies Could Help Reduce Spread
- Bats Surf Storm Fronts During Continental Migration
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- Using Drones, Researchers Assess the Health of Humpback Whale Mother-Calf Pairs Across the Pacific Ocean
- Fossil Predator Is the Oldest Known Animal With 'saber Teeth'
Monday, December 16, 2024
- New Study Finds Marine Animals Save Energy by Swimming in a Depth 'sweet Spot'
- New Research About Drought Impacts on Wildlife Can Inform Conservation Strategies
Friday, December 13, 2024
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- Mammoth as Key Food Source for Ancient Americans
- Male African Elephants Develop Distinct Personality Traits as They Age
- The Secret to Our Big Brains Might Be in Our Gut
- Uganda: Major Survey Brings New Light to Carnivore Conservation
Friday, November 29, 2024
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- Exploring the Impact of Offshore Wind on Whale Deaths
- Florida Panthers Deemed Unaffected by Emerging Fatal Genetic Condition
- Fewer Than 7% of Global Hotspots for Whale-Ship Collisions Have Protection Measures in Place
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
- Manatees Might Be Relatively Recent Arrivals to Florida
- Sweet Tooth Ethiopian Wolves Seen Feeding on Nectar
Friday, November 15, 2024
- Generation of Rat Offspring from Ovarian Oocytes by Cross-Species Transplantation
- One or Many? Exploring the Population Groups of the Largest Animal on Earth
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- More Than One Third of Vietnam's Mammal Species Are at Risk of Extinction, Study Finds
- In Greening Arctic, Caribou and Muskoxen Play Key Role
Monday, November 11, 2024
Friday, November 8, 2024
- Study of Mountaineering Mice Sheds Light on Evolutionary Adaptation
- Dog-Owner Interaction Is Reflected in Heart Rate Variability
- Elephant Turns a Hose Into a Sophisticated Showering Tool
- Power of Aesthetic Species on Social Media Boosts Wildlife Conservation Efforts, Say Experts
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
- Research Finds Coyotes Thriving Despite Human and Predator Pressures
- Washington Coast Avian Flu Outbreak Devastated Caspian Terns, Jumped to Seals