Dolphin Attacks Trainer in Front of Horrified Families in Miami Seaquarium: How Often Do These Sea Creatures Attack Humans? [WATCH]

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 04.13.2022 05:03 AM

The incident in Miami Seaquarium is not the first dolphin attack and probably not the last. Find out how often these seemingly adorable sea creatures attack humans and why they do so.

Australian Quolls Hungriest During Winter; Animals Chew on Human Corpses 111 Times Since 1831

03.25.2022 11:38 AM

New study reveals Australian quolls are hungriest during winter and that they have chewed on the human corpse for over a century. Find out more about it.

New Saber-Tooth Species With Specialized Teeth For Tearing Off Flesh Discovered, Will Shed Light on the Evolution of Carnivorous Mammals

03.15.2022 22:42 PM

Paleontologists discovered a new saber-tooth species with huge upper teeth specialized for slicing flesh. Read this article to learn more.

34 Million Years of Ancient Mammal Migration May Help Solve the Long-Lasting Mystery of ‘Lost Continent’

02.26.2022 21:07 PM

Researchers describe in a new study a forgotten or lost continent. Discover how millions of years of ancient mammal migration may help solve this mystery.

Bats’ Ear Bone Disappearance Turn Them Into Superb Echolocators for Easier Night Hunting

01.27.2022 04:30 AM

A new study explained how bats became natural users of sound to hunt food and navigate. Bats are known to have a unique ability, called echolocation, to find their next meal and to navigate around their habitats.

Asian Unicorn Now Critically Endangered; Hunt for Saolas Still on Progress to Prevent Extinction

01.10.2022 02:30 AM

Saola Foundation expanded their project to search and preserve the remaining population of the rare Asian unicorn before it gets extinct.

Armadillo Invasion: Why Did They Choose the Carolinas? Scientists Aren't Sure But They're Here to Stay

01.04.2022 02:48 AM

Experts in the United States are not sure what brought the armadillos from southern to northern regions of the country.

Microchromosomes Identified as Building Blocks of Every Vertebrate Animal; Junk DNA Specks More Essential than First Thought

11.03.2021 05:05 AM

A new study confirmed that microchromosomes, first though as useless specks in junk DNA, are building blocks of all vertebrate species.

Evolution of Mammalian Face: How Did Mammals Develop Flexible Noses That Gave Them Strong Sense of Smell?

11.02.2021 00:50 AM

Experts at the University of Tokyo examined the evolution of the facial structure of mammals using cellular studies that compare multiple embryos of different species.

Unknown Eocene-Oligocene Mass Extinction that Wiped Out 60 Percent of Mammals Discovered for the First Time

10.07.2021 21:56 PM

A new study confirmed that an undocumented mass extinction during the Eocene-Oligocene occured, wiping out over 60 percent of prehistoric mammalian species.

Dolphin Was Like an ‘Obsessed Suitor’ to Woman Trainer, Commits Suicide After Heartbreak; Do They Really Have Feelings?

09.19.2021 03:01 AM

The woman who trained a dolphin to communicate only to discover that it fell in love with her. After that, the dolphin committed suicide.

Whales Have Five Fingers Hidden in Their Flippers As Seen in Necropsy; What Is It For?

09.17.2021 08:50 AM

A necropsy of a beaked whale by researchers from Denmark shows that whales have hand-like appendages underneath their flippers, a pentadactyl limb that has five finger-like bony protrusions.

Prehistoric Marsupial's Junk RNA Contains Antivirus Found Effective Against Novel Variants

09.08.2021 23:09 PM

A new study discovered that ancient marsupial fossils contained viral sequence in their DNA structure that could fight other variants of the same virus.

Higher Is Faster: Study Reveals Effect of Altitude, Environment on Bird, Mammal Evolution Rate in High Regions

09.03.2021 23:13 PM

A new study suggests that the rise and fall of Earth's landscapes have also affected the evolution of animals, with birds and mammals in mountainous regions evolving quicker.

'Hobbit' Species Unearthed in North America, Evidence of Mammalian Evolution After Dinosaur Extinction

08.18.2021 08:36 AM

Three new mammalian species were unearthed in Wyoming, North America. One of the creatures has a name inspired by J.R.R Tolkien's character in the novel 'The Hobbit.'

Dolphins, Whales Underground Air-Breathing Finally Understood in Nasal Passage Study of Animals, Other Cetaceans’ Evolution

08.06.2021 00:16 AM

A new stud study has shed light on cetacean’s long-time puzzle over the evolution of these animal types which include dolphins.

Plateau Pikas' Secret to Survival: Real-Life ‘Pikachus’ Have A Disgusting Way to Survive Harsh Winter Season

07.21.2021 05:50 AM

Experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciences studied how plateau pikas survive the harsh weather during the winter season. They found that these real-life Pikachus eat yak excrement and slow down their metabolism to save energy.

Sea Otters Does Not Freeze in Extremely Cold Water, Mammals Have Unique Capability of Producing Heat

07.09.2021 05:54 AM

Sea otters are known to be excellent swimmers, complete with muscular bodies and webbed feet that enable them to cut through the water easily.

Limb Regeneration in Salamanders May Be Possible Soon, Mystery Behind It's Unique Ability Nearly Unveiled

06.03.2021 05:52 AM

Limb regeneration is a scientific mystery that fascinated observers of the natural world for thousands of years. Now, scientists are one step closer to understanding the signaling that promotes regeneration in salamanders.

Trove of Prehistoric Remains Including a Spiked Teeth Monster Salmon Accidentally Found in California

05.24.2021 07:20 AM

A ranger naturalist going across a California petrified forest discovered a trove of prehistoric remains, including a well-preserved mastodon skull and an immensely huge salmon.

Mammals Breathe Through Intestines to Recover From Respiratory Distress; Can Humans Do The Same?

05.14.2021 22:02 PM

Rats, mice, pigs, and other mammals can breathe using their intestines by pumping air up their butts. Can humans do this as well? Some scientists believe it could be an alternative treatment for COVID-19 patients.