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Wolves Would Rather Eat Salmon
Although most people imagine
wolves chasing deer and
other hoofed animals, new
research suggests that, when
they can, wolves actually
prefer fishing to hunting.
The study shows that when
... > full story
Black-footed Ferrets Sired By Dead Males Via Frozen Sperm
Two black-footed ferrets at
the Smithsonian's National
Zoo have each given birth to
a kit that was sired by
males who died in 1999 and
2000. These endangered
... > full story
Mutation Found In Dachshund Gene May Help Develop Therapies For Humans With Blindness
Cone-rod dystrophies are a
group of eye diseases caused
by progressive loss of the
photoreceptor cells in the
retina. In a study published
... > full story
In Lean Times, Flies Can't Survive Without Their Sense Of Smell
Working with fruit flies
reared under laboratory
conditions, researchers show
that in times of plenty, the
sense of smell is irrelevant
for survival. But when food
... > full story
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Can Science Improve Man's Best Friend?
September 4, 2008 — While animal buyers often look closely at physical characteristics, behavioural traits can make the difference between a dog becoming a much loved and pampered family member, or a mistreated or ... > full story -
Speed Of Growth Of Young Dogs And Development Of Common Skeletal Diseases Not A Simple Relationship
September 4, 2008 — A young scientist studied the relationship between the speed of growth of young dogs and the development of common skeletal diseases such as elbow dysplasia and hip dysplasia. A common conception is ... > full story -
Canine Bone Marrow Transplants Now Being Offered At NC State University
September 3, 2008 — Dogs suffering from lymphoma will be able to receive the same type of medical treatment as their human counterparts, as North Carolina State University becomes the first university in the nation to ... > full story -
Dietary Supplements For Horses, Dogs And Cats Need Better Regulation, New Report Says
August 22, 2008 — The growing use of animal dietary supplements has raised several concerns, including the safety of specific supplements and the approaches taken to determine their ... > full story -
Surgery Will Put Dog With Amputated Leg Back On All Fours Again
July 27, 2008 — A pioneering collaboration between a veterinary surgeon and an engineer will give a deserving dog the ability to walk on four legs again. A German shepherd mix is having a lost leg replaced with an ... > full story -
Outdoor Enthusiasts Scaring Off Native Carnivores In Parks
July 25, 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 22, 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 16, 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 30, 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 25, 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
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