Animals News
April 30, 2025
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Apr. 29, 2025 — Imagine a crocodile built like a greyhound -- that's a sebecid. Standing tall, with some species reaching 20 feet in length, they dominated South American landscapes after the extinction of dinosaurs until about 11 million years ago. Or at least, ...
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 fossil finds with reconstructions of past ...
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 other dogs or ...
Apr. 25, 2025 — Strong methods do exist for measuring animal movement in the context of energy expenditure, but these are limited by the physical size of the equipment used. Now, in a paper published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, researchers from the ...
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Apr. 25, 2025 — A recent study provides evidence that some results of behavioral experiments with insects cannot be fully reproduced. So far, possible ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — A database about monkey behavior reveals how science is evolving towards a more open, collaborative ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — In many animals, skin coloration and its patterns play a crucial role in camouflage, communication, or thermoregulation. In the corn snake, some morphs display red, yellow, or pink blotches, and ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — A 113-million-year-old hell ant that once lived in northeastern Brazil is now the oldest ant specimen known to science, finds a new report. The hell ant, which was preserved in limestone, is a member ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — Bite marks found on a skeleton discovered in a Roman cemetery in York have revealed the first archaeological evidence of gladiatorial combat between a human and a ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — A new study found that some rattlesnakes are producing simpler venoms containing fewer and more focused toxin families than complex venoms -- a surprising discovery that challenges long-held ideas ...
Apr. 17, 2025 — A vaccine under development has demonstrated complete protection in mice against a deadly variant of the virus that causes bird flu. The work focuses on the H5N1 variant known as 2.3.4.4b, which has ...
Apr. 22, 2025 — Urban entomologists have discovered a gene mutation that could contribute to bed bug insecticide ...
Apr. 21, 2025 — Ticks are more likely to carry the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease in areas where pheasants are released, new research ...
Apr. 17, 2025 — A new butterfly species, Satyrium curiosolus, was discovered in a recent study at Blakiston Fan in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. It has unique evolutionary history, having likely remained in ...
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Apr. 16, 2025 — Researchers examined teeth and skulls of 99 extinct crocodylomorph species and 20 living crocodylian species to reconstruct their dietary ecology and identify characteristics that helped some groups ...
Apr. 15, 2025 — A new study used modern methods to reassess a foundational study in biology that explained how ecologically similar species of wood warblers coexist. The research team examined foraging behavior, ...
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. 14, 2025 — Some fruit flies sacrifice sleep to avoid parasites like mites. Researchers discovered marked differences in gene expression related to metabolism in the hypervigilant ...
Apr. 11, 2025 — A novel paper is widening understanding of how species interact within ecosystems via the so-called 'Internet of Nature.' The paper reveals that species not only exchange matter and energy ...
Apr. 10, 2025 — Dogs could help predict valley fever spread in humans. A new study finds a strong correlation between occurrence of dog and human ...
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 — Bird species that do well in urban areas are more colorful and less ...
Apr. 9, 2025 — Researchers have found a new role for the transcription factor (proteins that regulate the transcription, or copying, of genes). In the fruit fly, this transcription factor, named Traffic Jam, ...
Apr. 9, 2025 — Rhinos that flourished across much of North America 12 million years ago gathered in huge herds, according to a new ...
Apr. 9, 2025 — Comprehensive reference genomes have now been assembled for six ape species: siamang (a Southeast Asian gibbon), Sumatran orangutan, Bornean orangutan, gorilla, bonobo and chimpanzee. Areas of their ...
Apr. 9, 2025 — While it may be an unfamiliar sensation to humans, electroreception is relatively commonplace in the animal kingdom. Sharks, bees and even the platypus all share this ability to detect electric ...
Apr. 8, 2025 — Researchers report their discovery of fluorescent pigments in the feathers of Long-eared Owls, that can only be seen by humans with the help of ultraviolet ...
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 — 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. 3, 2025 — Drastic declines in biodiversity due to human activities present risks to understanding animal behaviors such as tool use, according to new research. Shrinking animal populations make the study of ...
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. 2, 2025 — By analyzing the flowerpot snake's unique genome, scientists are uncovering how the tiny reptile repairs its DNA and prevents harmful mutations. The findings provides valuable insights into ...
Apr. 2, 2025 — In a small study of eight cats at early stages of pregnancy, researchers detected 19 different kinds of microplastic particles in fetuses from two cats and in the placentas of three ...
Apr. 2, 2025 — Buzzing insects may be seen as pests -- but globally, hundreds of fly species migrate over long distances, with major benefits for people and nature, new research ...
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
- Foraging on the Wing: How Can Ecologically Similar Birds Live Together?
- Studying How Seals Adapt to Extreme Environments Could Lead to Benefits in Human Reproductive Health
Monday, April 14, 2025
Friday, April 11, 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025
- Dogs Could Help Predict Valley Fever Spread in Humans
- Man's Best Friend May Be Nature's Worst Enemy, Study on Pet Dogs Suggests
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- Colourful City Birds
- Protein Necessary for Fruit Fly Fertility
- Prehistoric Rhinos Lived in Super-Herds
- Six Ape Genomes Sequenced Telomere-to-Telomere
- Scientists Discover That Fruit Fly Larvae Can Sense Electric Fields
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
- New Research Finds Fluorescence in Feathers of Long-Eared Owls
- What's on the Menu for Ryukyu's Minute Mammals?
Friday, April 4, 2025
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Monkeys Are World's Best Yodellers -- New Research
- How This Tiny Snake Could Change Our View of Genetics
- Microplastics Detected in Cat Placentas and Fetuses During Early Pregnancy
- Migrating Flies Vital for People and Nature
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Monday, March 31, 2025
- New Warnings of a 'Butterfly Effect' -- In Reverse
- Scientists Solve 'cocktail Party' Mystery of Bat Echolocation
- Machine Learning Model to Predict Virus Reservoirs
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- Cuttlefish 'mesmerize' Their Prey With a Moving Skin Pattern, Study Finds
- How Elephants Plan Their Journeys: New Study Reveals Energy-Saving Strategies
- New Study Shines a Light on the Mechanics of Bioluminescence in the Rare Fish Vinciguerria Mabahiss
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
- Ecologists Document Utah's Bee Species and Say Beehive State Is Rich in Bee Diversity
- A Hit of Dopamine Tells Baby Birds When Their Song Practice Is Paying Off
Monday, March 24, 2025
- Biologists Discover Ancient Neurohormone That Controls Appetite
- Chimpanzees Act as 'engineers', Choosing Materials to Make Tools Based on Structural and Mechanical Properties
- Introduced Pacific Oysters Provide Biodiversity Benefits in Port River
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
- Tiny Musky Rat-Kangaroos Hold the Key to Explain Why 'roos Hop
- Marine Animals Help Solve Ocean Issues
- Brain Imaging Reveals Surprises About Learning
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- Efficient Development of Drugs With Fewer Mice
- Conservation Efforts Are Bringing Species Back from the Brink, Even as Overall Biodiversity Falls
Monday, March 17, 2025
- How a Hummingbird Chick Acts Like a Caterpillar to Survive
- Wolves Make a Rapid Recovery in Europe
- Unique Dove Species Is the Dodo of the Caribbean and in Similar Danger of Dying out
- How Big Brains and Flexible Skulls Led to the Evolution of Modern Birds
- Iguanas Floated One-Fifth of the Way Around the World to Colonize Fiji
- Good Fences Make Good Neighbors (With Carnivores)
Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Misha Lived in Zoos, but the Elephant's Tooth Enamel Helps Reconstruct Wildlife Migrations
- US Bird Populations Continue Alarming Decline
- Social Media Can Help Track Species as Climate Changes
- Brown Trout Proven to Successfully Navigate Beaver Dams
- New Name for One of the World's Rarest Rhinoceroses
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- New Study Explores the Link Between Diet, Blood Sugar and Cancer Risk Across Species
- Vocal Changes in Birds May Predict Age-Related Disorders in People, Study Finds
- Analyzing Genetic 'signatures' May Give Insight Into What Stresses Wild Bees
- Temperature During Development Influences Connectivity Between Neurons and Behavior in Fruit Flies
- Mosquito Pain Receptors Are Less Sensitive During Extreme Heat
- No Need to Wing It: Bat Activity in Winter Analyzed
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Monday, March 10, 2025
- Death by Feral Cat: DNA Shows Cats to Be Culprits in Killing of Native Animals
- Discovery: The Great Whale Pee Funnel Moves Vital Nutrients
- Humans Have a Long Way to Go in Understanding a Dog's Emotions
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- Insect Populations Are Declining -- And That Is Not a Good Thing
- Iconic Australian Bird Reveals Hidden Farming Talent
- The Pot Is Already Boiling for 2% of the World's Amphibians
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
- Genetic Mixing: The Secret to Killer Whale Resilience and Adaptability
- Amphibians Bounce-Back from Earth's Greatest Mass Extinction
- 1,400 Species Found in Guts of Asian Hornets
Monday, March 3, 2025
Friday, February 28, 2025
- Snakes on Sado Island Coexist Through Differentiation of Activity Time, Habitat, and Diet
- Drone Captures Narwhals Using Their Tusks to Explore, Forage and Play
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Pioneering Work Generates Feline Embryonic Stem Cells in Boon for Cats
- When Birds Lose the Ability to Fly, Their Bodies Change Faster Than Their Feathers
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Immunity Against Seasonal H1N1 Flu Reduces Bird Flu Severity in Ferrets, Study Suggests
- When the Wild Things Are: Surprising Details of Mammalian Daily Activity
- Genomic Tools Provide Clearer View of Health for Endangered Bats
- Shark Activity in South African Reef Revealed by Citizen Scientist Scuba Divers
- Eavesdropping on Whale Songs Sparks New Discoveries in Whale Ecology
- Feeding Anemone: Symbiote Fish Actively Feed Hosts in Wild
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Bite-Size Clue May Help Rediscover the Missing Desert Rat-Kangaroo
- Some Animals Cooperate With Members of Other Species
- 'Smarts' Count: Evolution of Intelligence
Monday, February 24, 2025
- Bigger Animals Get More Cancer, Defying Decades-Old Belief
- Backyard Poultry Face Bird Flu Risk When Migrating Mallards Stop to Rest
- Unexpected Discoveries in Study of Giraffe Gut Flora
Friday, February 21, 2025
- Underwater Mics and Machine Learning Aid Right Whale Conservation
- AI Unlocks the Emotional Language of Animals
- Unraveling the Mystery of the Missing Blue Whale Calves
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- Repeated Invasions Shape NZ's Bird Life
- Sweet Molasses Feed Key to Understanding Grazing Behavior in Cattle
Monday, February 17, 2025
- Animals as Architects of Earth: First Global Study Reveals Their Surprising Impact
- 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
- Regular Access to Therapy Dogs Boosts First-Year Students' Mental Health
- How Fruit Flies Flit Between Courtship and Aggression to Fight for Mates
- Foraging Seals Enable Scientists to Measure Fish Abundance Across the Vast Pacific Ocean