Resurrection of ‘Shark Bay’ Mouse: Astonishing Discovery Shows

Medicine & Technology Jun 29, 2021

A new study recently showed extinct "shark bay" mouse is still found on some small islands off the coast of West Australia.

Highly Venomous Caterpillar: Potential for Medicine, Pest Control [Study]

Jun 25, 2021

A new study recently showed a highly venomous caterpillar, specifically, the one native to South East Queensland exhibits potential for use in medicines, as well as pest control.

Over 50 Canines Tests Positive with Unexpected Flu Outbreak at Rescue Center

Jun 23, 2021

A new outbreak of canine influenza was reported from Florida's Big Dog Ranch Rescue. Over 50 dogs are affected by the flu, but experts took the immediate initiative to protect the digs and keep the flu from spreading further across the center's county.

Wild Vulture Gets Titanium Bionic Leg Implants in a First-of-Its-Kind Surgery

Jun 18, 2021

Thanks to a team of veterinarians and surgeons, Mia, a bearded vulture that had an amputated leg was given a second chance at life with a first-of-its-kind surgery and a titanium bionic leg.

Elephants' New Cousin, a Hyrax Species, Can Produce Bark-Like Sound Rather Than a Shriek Call

Jun 18, 2021

Scientists discovered a new tree hyrax species in west Africa. This closest living relative of the elephant produces a very distinct call unlike most species of hyraxes.

China Mourns Death of Pig That Survived 2008 Sichuan Earthquake

Jun 18, 2021

A pig that survived being buried for 36 days after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake has died at the age of 14.

Wild Chimpanzee Orphans Can More Easily Overcome Stress from Loss of Their Mother, Study Shows

Jun 18, 2021

Chronic stress could be one of the reasons some animals, specifically chimpanzee orphans have less offspring or shorter lives.

Deadly Virus Disease Found for the First Time in a Wild Rabbit, Oregon Wildlife Officials Confirm

Jun 16, 2021

The US Department of Agriculture confirmed that the deadly rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2) has been detected in a wild rabbit in Oregon. They caution the public to be aware of the virus and to report dead rabbits as they could be an RHDV case.

Insect-Eating Mammals Diving Behavior Revealed in New Study

Jun 15, 2021

Scientists, through the use of DNA samples to build an evolutionary tree, recently revealed that diving behavior evolved five distinctive times in a group of insect-eating mammals.

Crying Cub Trapped in India Tea Garden Trench Rescued, Reunites With Leopard Mom

Jun 11, 2021

Officials recently reported a leopard cub that reunited with its mother. Specifically, the north-eastern state of Assam villagers discovered the two-month-old female stuck in a tea garden trench.

Rotifer: This Microscopic Animal Comes Back to Life, Successfully Reproduces After Being Frozen for 24,000 Years

Jun 08, 2021

A study recently published by Russian scientists showed rotifer, a microscopic animal, has come back to life and successfully reproduced after it got frozen for 24,000 years.

Deadly Stonefish: Scientists Unlock Mysteries Behind This Toxic Fish's Venom

Jun 02, 2021

Researchers working to unlock mysteries behind the toxic venom of the deadly stonefish have recently discovered which could change the manner sting victims could undergo treatment in the future.

Mosquito Facts: Why They Buzz on People's Ear

Jun 01, 2021

The summer season means more mosquito buzzing will be heard near your ear. Why do the tiny insects hover and produce annoying buzz on your ear?

New Species of Frog Discovered in New Guinea, Features Look Like Chocolate Miniature

May 31, 2021

A new species of chocolate-like frog was discovered in a lowland New Guinea forest.

High-Tech Earrings for Cows Provide Traceability That Increases Herd Value

May 31, 2021

Specialized ear tags and tracking software provide ranchers with information on their herd that, in turn, increases each animal's value when consumers of beef learn about the traceability of each and every cow.