How Do Animals React to a Solar Eclipse? Here's Top 6 Zoos That Will Be on the Path of Totality on April 8

SPACE 03.07.2024 09:09 AM

On April 8, a total solar eclipse is expected to happen in which six zoos will be on its path of totality. Find out how animals react to these kinds of celestial events.

Can Animals Truly Smell Human Fear? Insights from Scent-Based Research on Horses and Dogs

02.26.2024 04:50 AM

Animals have a keen sense of smell but can they detect chemical signals indicating human fear? Find out the answer in this article. 

What Are Zoonotic Diseases? How Does Animal-to-Human Transmission Work

02.15.2024 21:47 PM

Zoonotic diseases can be spread from animals to humans. Read to find out how transmission works. Zoonoses, or zoonotic diseases, are diseases caused by germs that animals can pass on to humans.

2,000-Year-Old Celtic Cemetery Reveals Humans and Cherished Animals Laid to Rest Together

02.15.2024 00:38 AM

In the Late Iron Age, humans and their cherished dogs and animals were laid to rest together, showcasing enduring bonds. Continue reading to learn more details.

Nature's Nightlights: 5 Bioluminescent Organisms

02.14.2024 22:27 PM

These creatures have the inherent ability to emit light thanks to a phenomenon known as bioluminescence. Read to learn more.

World's Most Colorful Animals: These Creatures Have Metallic Hues, Rainbow Radiance, or Neon Vibrance

02.14.2024 20:53 PM

Vibrant and varying colors fill the animal kingdom. Read to find out some of the world's most colorful animals.

Winter Warriors: These Chionophile Animals Thrive in Extreme Cold

01.19.2024 02:56 AM

From polar bears to walruses, some animals thrive in extremely cold environments. Read to learn more.

Self-Repairing Animals: These X Creatures Can Regenerate Their Limbs, Body Parts

12.29.2023 03:00 AM

Some animals have the unique ability to regenerate parts of their body. Read to learn more. While the ability to self-repair or self-regenerate may sound like a superpower, there are actually creatures that have these innate capabilities.

World's Loudest Animals: How Many Decibels of Sound Can They Produce?

12.29.2023 02:00 AM

Some animals can produce sounds that reach up to 200 decibels. Read to learn more. While some animals are extraordinarily soft and silent, there are also other creatures that boast of remarkably loudness.

Five New Hedgehog Species Found in Southeast Asia Discovered Through Museum Collections and Forest Missions

12.22.2023 05:54 AM

Study reveals five new Southeast Asian soft-furred hedgehog species using DNA and morphology, including two entirely new species and three elevated subspecies. Check them out in this article.

World's Oldest Tortoise: Jonathan Turns 191 Years Old, Extending His Record-Holding Title

12.05.2023 20:09 PM

Jonathan, the world's oldest tortoise, has now turned 191 years old and still continues to hold two Guinnes World Records. Read to learn more.

Animals That Transmit Rabies: Be Careful With These 4 Creatures

11.26.2023 22:00 PM

While dogs account for the majority of rabies cases, they are not the only animals that transmit rabies. Read to learn more.

Elephants Have Unique Names for Each Other, Suggesting Remarkable Vocal Individuality

11.16.2023 07:39 AM

Elephants may be the first non-human animals with individual names, using unique low-frequency "rumbles" for communication, aiding coordination over long distances. Check out more information in this article.

Unveiling Mirror Magic: Can Animals Recognize Themselves? A Dive Into Self-Awareness Across Different Species

11.15.2023 08:03 AM

Since 1970, the quest to determine which animals can recognize themselves in mirrors has seen only a few species successfully pass the test. Find out which of the members of the animal kingdom passed the mirror test.

Climate Change Reshaping Earth: How Do Animal Nervous Systems Accommodate Extreme Environments?

11.14.2023 04:22 AM

Climate change shapes animal behaviors, challenging their survival and reproduction. Explore how animal nervous systems adapt to the evolving world.

Deadly Epidemics Set To Surge as Pathogens Spill Over From Animals, Predicting Worsening Trend by 2050

11.10.2023 02:55 AM

Study warns zoonotic diseases may cause 12 times more deaths by 2050, prompting urgent action. Read the article for more details.

AI-Powered Bioacoustic Analysis Listens to Animals in Rainforests To Assess Biodiversity in the Area

10.27.2023 05:31 AM

Monitoring biodiversity recovery in tropical forests through acoustic methods and AI is cost-effective, with species returning within 25 years, as demonstrated in an Ecuador study. Read the article to learn more details.

Numbers of Animals on Earth: How Many Species Have Ever Existed?

10.12.2023 10:00 AM

Scientists estimate that there have been approximately 4.5x10^27 animals ever on Earth. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Bears Are Among Most Flexible, Clever Species; Some Use Tools To Get Food

10.09.2023 03:26 AM

Bears are incredibly smart, with some of them capable of using tools to hunt. Continue reading to learn more.

Homosexual Behavior Common in 1,500 Species for Social Bonding and Conflict Reduction

10.04.2023 12:50 PM

A study reveals that homosexual behavior is widespread in animals, especially male same-sex acts in species with violent male rivalry. Continue reading to learn more.

Huntsman Spider Bite: Is the Venomous Arachnid Deadly? How To Treat Symptoms When Bitten?

09.25.2023 11:00 AM

Huntsman spider is venomous but it is not harmful to people. Continue reading to learn more about the huntsman spider bite.