Discovering Sleep Behavior of Animals: Which are the Best Sleepers, and Which Ones Sleep the Least?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 11.15.2020 22:00 PM

Sleep style varies considerably across the animal kingdom. Do you ever wonder why humans animals sleep? Science reports have it that the reason for this hasn't been pinpointed yet.

Experts Express Concern Over Coronavirus Transmission Among Animals

11.09.2020 12:00 PM

Mink in Denmark are not the only animals that could become reservoirs for the coronavirus to spread new mutations to people.

Memory Is What Elevates Humans From Animals

11.06.2020 05:00 AM

Memory is the cornerstone in human intelligence that makes humans the most clever among all the species in the animal kingdom.

Robots Finally Confirm Why Fish Swim in Schools

10.29.2020 04:00 AM

While it has long been theorized that fishes swim in schools to conserve energy through neighbor-induced flows, as with flocks of birds, the use of robot fishes provides the first conclusive evidence.

Study of MMA Contests Show That Judges Prefer Vigor Over Skill

10.28.2020 20:40 PM

A new study suggests that judges tend to award victory to fighters who fight with more vigor rather than the skill they use to fight.

Here's Why South America Filled With Mammals From North America

10.23.2020 23:00 PM

Scientists can now explain why paltry few southerners made it past the Central American tropics. We think about the South American mammals about today as being somewhat distinct from those of North America.

New Study Suggests That Monkeys Self-Domesticated

10.16.2020 01:23 AM

In science, there is a term for the notion that breeding out aggression in animals affects their evolution - "domestication syndrome" - and might explain some of the marmoset monkeys' physical traits.

Cows Prefer Face-To-Face Chat Over Pre-Recorded Voices, Says Study

10.15.2020 08:40 AM

Experiments have shown that cows like face-to-face communication than recorded chat as they 'like stroking in combination with gentle talking.'

Carnivorous Animals Near People Also Eat Human Food, Upsetting Ecosystems

10.12.2020 23:08 PM

A new study reveals that carnivores living near humans get up to half of their diets from the same food as humans, threatening the ecosystems dominated by carnivores in North America.

Hibernation Explained: Vital for Some Species, but Not Humans

10.09.2020 23:48 PM

During winter, hibernation saves some animals from the cold weather, but why is it unnecessary for humans?

The Neural Cruelty of Captivity: Keeping Large Mammals in Zoos and Aquariums Damages Their Brains

09.29.2020 12:40 PM

It is easy to observe the overall health and psychological consequences of life in captivity for these animals. Many captive elephants suffer from arthritis, obesity, or skin problems. Both elephants and orcas often have severe dental problems. Captive orcas are plagued by pneumonia, kidney disease, gastrointestinal illnesses, and infections.

Crocodiles Fight Over a Dead Cow in an Outback Billabong

09.09.2020 11:17 AM

A photographer captured the moment as more than 20 crocodiles fought over a dead cow in the waters of Corroboree Billabong, Northern Territory, Australia.

Pakistan's Lone Elephant Prepared for Move To Cambodia

09.06.2020 08:00 AM

A team of veterinary experts from different parts of the world has conducted a medical examination on Pakistan's only Asian elephant, a procedure before moving the animal to its new home in Cambodia.

Experts Warn Next Pandemic Could Come Any Moment and Call for Immediate Prevention Efforts From Governments

09.04.2020 08:20 AM

The COVID-19 is not yet done wreaking havoc to the world and yet experts said that new ones are coming that could originate from animals. They urge governments to invest heavily in preventive measures to avoid history from repeating itself.

The Hunt for Escobar's Hippos: Controlling Colombia's Aggressive Hippo Population

08.27.2020 00:24 AM

The Smithsonian Channel released a new special, 'The Hunt for Escobar's Hippos,' where Dr. Gina Serna is tasked to find the druglord's hippos which have grown from 4 to over 80. Experts aim to control the hippo population since it has disturbed Colombia's villages and ecosystem.

These 4 Animals Possess Specialized Senses

08.11.2020 12:44 PM

Previous studies have already established how animals "sense" the environment around them in an entirely different way from how humans do. To learn more about these natural curiosities, here are four animals with specialized senses.

33% of Lemur Species Are on the Brink of Extinction, Deforestation and Hunting Are to Blame

07.10.2020 01:38 AM

More species are leaning towards extinction, according to the new update released by the IUCN Red List. Among these species include 33 species of lemurs, the North Atlantic Right Whale, the European Hamster, and the Caterpillar Fungus.

Zoos Forced Shut Down Due to Pandemic May Have to Euthanize Animals

06.17.2020 09:23 AM

Zoo animals might need to be euthanized if they cannot be rehomed as sites can no longer afford animal welfare.

Pigs Exempted: Study Uncovers 48 Animal Species Most Likely to Get Coronavirus

05.12.2020 01:32 AM

Scientists from India have analyzed 48 animal species, determining which ones were more susceptible to the coronavirus, and which ones were not. The authors claim that their findings could help identify animals likely to be reservoir hosts for future disease outbreaks.

18 Amazing Videos of Animals Throwing A Party As Humans are in Lockdown

04.30.2020 08:48 AM

From wild hippo seen splashing and enjoying the waves to jaguar walking on streets, check out this compilation of videos of animals enjoying a human-free world due to coronavirus lockdown.

Twin Pandas Born During the Time of COVID-19 Named 'Safe' and 'Sound'

04.18.2020 05:37 AM

Over in China, a pair of twin pandas were brought into this world and given the names "Ping Ping" and "An An". These names translate to "Safe" and "Sound."