H5N1 Shows Increased Adaptation and Transmission Among Mammals; Does It Sound an Alarm for a Potential Pandemic?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 06.09.2024 22:30 PM

New research suggests that a new variant of avian influenza is increasingly adapting to mammalian hosts. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Prehistoric Global Warming Caused by Massive Volcanic Eruption Turned Dinosaurs Into Warm-Blooded Animals

05.17.2024 19:20 PM

Researchers suggest that a series of colossal volcanic eruptions across the Earth is responsible for the evolutionary leap in dinosaurs. Check this article to learn more.

Prehistoric Pandemic: How Did ERV-FC Infect Mammals for 15 Million Years?

05.08.2024 07:00 AM

Millions of years ago, an ancient group of viruses infected countless mammals, and their fragment still echoes on today. Read the article to learn more.

Why Do Most Mammals Have 5 Fingers? Exploring the Homology of Living Tetrapods

05.07.2024 07:20 AM

Most vertebrates, especially mammals, seem to share a similar trait of having five fingers or digits in each hand. Read the article to learn more about this homology.

Fossil Record of Dinosaurs and Mammals Challenges Bergmann’s Rule, Debunks Role of Latitude as Predictor of Body Size Diversity

04.15.2024 05:10 AM

A new study on dinosaur and mammal evolution challenges the long standing scientific principle called Bergmann’s rule. Find out more about it in this article.

Mammals’ Predatory Ancestors Developed Killer Instinct That Drove Evolutionary Success, Study Suggests

02.28.2024 04:00 AM

A recent study suggests that the evolutionary success of the first colossal predators on land was driven by their need to hone their skills as killers. Check this article to learn more.

Mammalian Brain Cells Found to Contain High Mercury Levels; How Do Wild Terrestrial Species Adapt From Neurotoxins?

01.08.2024 02:41 AM

A new study reveals that high levels of mercury can be traced back to specific types of brain cells of mammals. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Why the Long Face? Scientists Explain the Evolutionary Pattern Influencing Skull Development of Large Mammals

12.12.2023 01:53 AM

Horses and large mammals have long faces due to evolutionary advantages. Learn more about it through this article.

Mammalian Body Covering Explained: Why Do Humans Grow More Hair on the Head?

10.27.2023 09:20 AM

In the animal kingdom, humans are the only mammals to grow more hair on the head than the rest of the body. Find out why in this article.

Rare Fossils From Extinct Jurassic Herbivore Discovered in Lake Powell, Receding Water Levels Expose New Layers of Rocks

10.14.2023 02:13 AM

The receding waters of Lake Powell revealed some extremely rare fossils from the Jurassic period. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Echidnas' Secret Sounds: Vocalization Discovered During Breeding Season

10.02.2023 07:06 AM

Researchers recorded the rarely heard vocalizations of short-beaked echidnas during the breeding season, challenging previous assumptions about their communication abilities. Read the article to learn more.

Bats Could Be Key to Curing Cancer; Mammal Has Anticancer Genes, Proteins Link to DNA Repair

09.22.2023 05:00 AM

Bats are the most dangerous and promising animal to our health. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Pexels/Miriam Fischer) Bats Could Be Key To Curing Cancer; Mammal Has Anticancer Genes, Proteins Link to DNA Repair Bats could be our most potent enemy or ally in the medical field.

What Are Primates? Genome Study Offers Clue on What Makes Us Humans

09.18.2023 11:30 AM

Since humans are classified as primates, scientists try to determine the distinct characteristics of this diverse order of mammals. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Ancient Wildfire Once Led to Global Mass Extinction; How Likely Is This Disaster To Happen Again?

08.18.2023 22:14 PM

An ancient fire wiped out entire species of animals that once roamed the Earth, and scientists fear that this event might happen again. Learn more about it in this article.

Does Fish Feel Pain? Are There Ways To Eat Fish Ethically?

06.07.2023 09:30 AM

Fish feel pain like humans, according to a report. Continue reading to know more. (Photo: Pexels/mali maeder) Does Fish Feel Pain? Are There Ways to Eat Fish Ethically? Pescatarians add fish to their diet, with some thinking that it's better to consume them than other animals because they don't feel pain.

Visual Perspective-Taking Originated in Dinosaurs Long Before It Evolved in Mammals, Study Reveals

06.04.2023 23:32 PM

Visual perspective-taking is an evolutionary shift in social cognition that forms the foundation for communication and understanding others. Check out this new study that traces its origins to dinosaurs instead of mammals.

Female White-Bellied Pangolins Have Unprecedented Chromosome Count, Surpassing Humans and Defying Expectations

06.02.2023 09:31 AM

Genomic research on pangolins may support conservation efforts for this endangered species as scientists uncover surprising chromosome counts in the unique mammal. Read the article to learn more.

Spiny Mice, Like Dinosaurs, Have Bony Scales Hidden Underneath the Skin of Their Tails, Scans Reveal

05.24.2023 22:48 PM

A recent study reveals that African spiny mice, such as armadillos, possess protective bony scales beneath their tail skin, previously unnoticed. Read the article to learn more.

Marsupial Evolution: New Study Shows That These Pouched Mammals Could Be More Evolved Than Previously Thought

05.23.2023 03:19 AM

While marsupials have been thought to be an evolutionary stage between egg-laying and plancental animals, a new study shows that this is not the case. Read to learn more.

Elephant Seals Can Sleep 1,200 Feet Under the Ocean Without Drowning During Their Deep Dives

04.24.2023 02:49 AM

Elephant seals are taking a "sleep spiral" deep in the ocean as per their brainwave activity recorded by an EEG device attached to them during an experiment. Read the article to learn more.

First Footage Ever Recorded From Dolphins' Perspective Show Exciting Chases of Their Preys, US Navy Shares

04.14.2023 06:52 AM

US Navy strapped cameras to its dolphins last year to help identify undersea mines and then gave them free rein to hunt in San Diego Bay. Check out this article to know how these marine mammals behave while hunting.