Zoology News
April 7, 2025
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Apr. 4, 2025 — Low vaccination rates for influenza viruses and the lack of an HSV vaccine underscore the need for a new approach to reduce viral transmission. Researchers have now used a clinical-grade antiviral ...
Apr. 4, 2025 — A hidden threat facing one of Australia's most iconic birds has been uncovered in a new study. The critically endangered regent honeyeater once numbered in the hundreds of thousands, but their population has dwindled to fewer than 300. By analysing ...
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 — A research team is developing a 3D-printed skin imitation equipped with living cells in order to test nanoparticles from cosmetics without animal ...
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Apr. 3, 2025 — The scent of blooming flowers and fresh plant life is not just a perk of springtime; it is a key driver in the survival and evolution of butterflies ...
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. 3, 2025 — Roach fish that migrate between different lakes and water courses have larger pupils and better eyesight than roach fish that stay in one place. The adaptation makes it easier for the red-eyed ...
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 ...
Apr. 2, 2025 — A collaboration between chemical engineers and animal scientists has created a system for recovering valuable industrial chemicals from animal waste, ...
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 ...
Apr. 1, 2025 — Lead, pesticides, brominated flame retardants, plastic additives, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and heavy metals. This is what researchers found when they collected dead hedgehogs to investigate ...
Apr. 1, 2025 — Mpox has the potential to become a significant global health threat if taken too lightly, according to ...
Apr. 1, 2025 — Researchers present gum tragacanth as a plant-based alternative to gelatin for creating edible films. The team developed films containing different concentrations of gelatin and gum tragacanth and ...
Mar. 31, 2025 — A new study warns that global climate change may have a devastating effect on butterflies, turning their species-rich, mountain habitats from refuges into traps. Think of it as the 'butterfly effect' ...
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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 ...
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. 31, 2025 — A new artificial intelligence tool could aid in limiting or even prevent pandemics by identifying animal species that may harbor and spread viruses capable of infecting humans. The machine learning ...
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. 26, 2025 — Two specific genes that evolve exclusively in humans jointly influence the development of the cerebrum. Researchers have provided evidence that these genes contribute together to the evolutionary ...
Mar. 26, 2025 — A study found when patients take the drug nitisinone, their blood becomes deadly to ...
Mar. 26, 2025 — Evolving roughly 27 different times in the long history of fish, bioluminescence -- the biological production of light -- is one of the flashier survival tools used for luring prey, communication, ...
Mar. 26, 2025 — Humans are having a highly detrimental impact on biodiversity worldwide. Not only is the number of species declining, but the composition of species communities is also changing. This is one of the ...
Mar. 25, 2025 — By watching the ebb and flow of the brain's chemical signals, researchers are beginning to disentangle the molecular mechanisms underlying the intrinsic motivation to learn. In a new study of ...
Mar. 25, 2025 — Early animal studies show that a single vaccine could protect the recipient from different variants of the coronaviruses that cause COVID-19, the flu and the common cold. In addition to creating ...
Mar. 25, 2025 — A new study has uncovered evidence of far-reaching ecosystem consequences following the disappearance of Great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) from False Bay, South Africa. The research spans ...
Mar. 25, 2025 — Insecticides may help growers hoping to protect their crops from harmful insects, but they also may contribute to a larger amount of some weeds, according to a new ...
Mar. 25, 2025 — Researchers wondered if there was a more ethical way to enjoy foie gras, so they created a process to replicate the dish without force-feeding ducks and geese beyond their normal diets. They treated ...
Mar. 24, 2025 — Pro-environmental behavior increases among school students who participate in insect-related citizen science projects, according to new ...
Mar. 24, 2025 — Researchers have discovered that chimpanzees living in Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania employ a degree of engineering when making their tools, deliberately choosing plants that provide ...
Mar. 24, 2025 — Maintaining a healthy diet rich in plant-based foods, with low to moderate intake of healthy animal-based foods and lower intake of ultra-processed foods, was linked to a higher likelihood of healthy ...
Mar. 24, 2025 — New research is reshaping our understanding of one of nature's most stunning yet destructive phenomena -- massive locust swarms moving ...
Mar. 24, 2025 — The introduction of exotic species can pose significant challenges in the sustainable management of coastal ecosystems, yet researchers have found that Pacific oysters introduced to the Port River in ...
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. 20, 2025 — A new study has discovered that birds in the Galapagos Islands are changing their behavior due to traffic noise, with those frequently exposed to vehicles showing heightened levels of aggression. ...
Friday, April 4, 2025
Monday, March 31, 2025
- Scientists Solve 'cocktail Party' Mystery of Bat Echolocation
- Machine Learning Model to Predict Virus Reservoirs
Friday, March 28, 2025
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- How Did the Large Brain Evolve?
- Rare Disease Drug Nitisinone Makes Human Blood Deadly to Mosquitoes
- New Study Shines a Light on the Mechanics of Bioluminescence in the Rare Fish Vinciguerria Mabahiss
- The Devastating Human Impact on Biodiversity
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
- A Hit of Dopamine Tells Baby Birds When Their Song Practice Is Paying Off
- 'Low-Sugar' Vaccine Can Provide Broad Immunity Against Coronavirus Variants
- Ecosystem Disrupted Following the Disappearance of Great White Sharks
- Insecticides May Contribute to Bigger Problems With Certain Weeds
- Making Foie Gras Without Force-Feeding
Monday, March 24, 2025
- Teaching Kids About Bugs Benefits the Environment
- Chimpanzees Act as 'engineers', Choosing Materials to Make Tools Based on Structural and Mechanical Properties
- Healthy Eating in Midlife Linked to Overall Healthy Aging
- New Research Reveals Secrets About Locust Swarm Movement
- Introduced Pacific Oysters Provide Biodiversity Benefits in Port River
Thursday, March 20, 2025
- Aotearoa Once Home to Elephant Seals
- Galapagos Birds Exhibit 'road Rage' Due to Noise
- Restored Stream Supports New Wild Salmon Run
- From Dinosaurs to Birds: The Origins of Feather Formation
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
- Marine Animals Help Solve Ocean Issues
- Science Behind 'Polly Want a Cracker' Could Guide Future Treatment Design for Speech Disorders
- Brain Imaging Reveals Surprises About Learning
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- Efficient Development of Drugs With Fewer Mice
- Natural Insect Predators May Serve as Allies in Spotted Lanternfly Battle
- 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
- 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
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
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
- Temperature During Development Influences Connectivity Between Neurons and Behavior in Fruit Flies
- New Species of Killifish from Kenya Already Critically Endangered
- Wrong on Skin Care: Keratinocytes, Not Fibroblasts, Make Collagen for Healthy Skin
- No Need to Wing It: Bat Activity in Winter Analyzed
- Want to Preserve Biodiversity? Go Big
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
- Children Who Lack Fish in Their Diets Are Less Sociable and Kind, Study Finds
- A 62-Million-Year-Old Skeleton Sheds Light on an Enigmatic Mammal
- Acoustic Monitoring Network for Birds Enhances Forest Management
- 'Fishial' Recognition: Neural Network Identifies Coral Reef Sounds
- Early Signs of GI Disease Risk in Dogs
Monday, March 10, 2025
- Death by Feral Cat: DNA Shows Cats to Be Culprits in Killing of Native Animals
- Growing Consumption of the American Eel May Lead to It Being Critically Endangered Like Its European Counterpart
- Discovery: The Great Whale Pee Funnel Moves Vital Nutrients
- Intranasal Herpes Infection May Produce Neurobehavioral Symptoms
Friday, March 7, 2025
- The Changing Chorus: How Movements and Memories Influence Birdsong Evolution
- Scientists Develop Advanced Forest Monitoring Systems: Will Forests Monitor Themselves in the Future?
Thursday, March 6, 2025
- Study Raises the Possibility of a Country Without Butterflies
- Adaptability of Some Coral Reef Fish to Rising Temperatures
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- The Yucca and the Moth: How Extreme Weather Impacts the Timing of Biological Events
- 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
Monday, March 3, 2025
Friday, February 28, 2025
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Birds Breathe in Dangerous Plastics -- And So Do We
- When Birds Lose the Ability to Fly, Their Bodies Change Faster Than Their Feathers
- Conservation Focusing on Birds of a Feather May Have Mixed Results
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
- Feeding Anemone: Symbiote Fish Actively Feed Hosts in Wild
- Fish Teeth Show How Ease of Innovation Enables Rapid Evolution
- Genomics Approach to Metabolism Reveals How Reactions Flow
- Hidden Allies: Trees and Fungi
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Humans Inherited Their Flexible Joints from the Earliest Jawed Fish
- Environment Nudges Birds to Fast, or Slow, Life Lane
- Bite-Size Clue May Help Rediscover the Missing Desert Rat-Kangaroo
- Some Animals Cooperate With Members of Other Species
- 'Smarts' Count: Evolution of Intelligence
- Lifestyle Choices During Pregnancy Can Impact Child's Motor Development Up to the Age of 5-6 Years
- Siamese Fighting Fish Need More Space in Pet Shops, Study Shows
Monday, February 24, 2025
- Bigger Animals Get More Cancer, Defying Decades-Old Belief
- How Young Salmon Navigate a Gauntlet of Danger En Route to the Sea
- Backyard Poultry Face Bird Flu Risk When Migrating Mallards Stop to Rest
Friday, February 21, 2025
Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Predator Robots Help Researchers Uncover How Larval Zebrafish Rapidly Learn
- Researchers Outline New Approach for Better Understanding Animal Consciousness
- Turtles Change Nesting Patterns in Response to Climate Change
- Big Birds Like Emus Are Technical Innovators, Study Shows
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Bio-Hybrid Drone Uses Silkworm Moth Antennae to Navigate Using Smell
- Biodiversity in England's Rivers Improved as Metal Pollution Reduced
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- Wild Fish Can Recognize Individual Divers
- Repeated Invasions Shape NZ's Bird Life
- Ecologist Finds Eastern Monarch Butterflies Delaying Fall Migration
- Sweet Molasses Feed Key to Understanding Grazing Behavior in Cattle
Monday, February 17, 2025
Friday, February 14, 2025
- Evidence of Play-Like Interaction With Carousel in Insects
- Killing H5N1 in Waste Milk -- An Alternative to Pasteurization
Thursday, February 13, 2025
- Combining Millions of Years of Evolution With Tech Wizardry: The Cyborg Cockroach
- Regular Access to Therapy Dogs Boosts First-Year Students' Mental Health
- Protected Habitats Aren't Enough to Save Endangered Species, Study Finds
- Foraging Seals Enable Scientists to Measure Fish Abundance Across the Vast Pacific Ocean