Sunflower Seastar Now Listed as Critically Endangered

Medicine & Technology Dec 14, 2020

Experts deemed sunflower sea stars as ‘critically endangered’ after disease claims 90% of the population.

Contagious Hemorrhagic Disease, Spreading in Utah Rabbits

Dec 14, 2020

Utah wildlife officials warned of a current contagious hemorrhagic disease affecting wild and domesticated European rabbits.

North Carolina Researchers Discover New Salamander Species: What Is It Called?

Dec 13, 2020

The discovery of this new animal species in North Carolina took experts more than 50 years in the making.

Scientists Found Unknown Beaked Whale Off Remote Island in Mexico

Dec 13, 2020

Researchers thought they’d found the elusive Perrin’s beaked whale, an endangered species that’s never been officially sighted alive.

Month-Old Ravens Could Rival Great Apes in Numerical Skills and Other Tasks

Dec 11, 2020

Researchers from Germany found that four-month-old ravens can learn numerical skills, understand cues, and perform other tasks that can take a lifetime for great apes to learn.

13th Century People Make Blankets From Turkey Feathers

Dec 07, 2020

Scientists discover a blanket made from over 11,000 turkey feathers woven into nearly "200 yards of yucca fiber."

Hugging Pets, More Important Than Ever Because of the Pandemic

Dec 03, 2020

A new study points to the lifesaving role that pets have played in 2020 and why people need to take care of them more.

Scientists Predict Optimal Levels of Stress in Animals

Dec 03, 2020

Scientists have recently developed an evolutionary framework to forecast how animals respond to a stressful situation or condition.

Who's the Best Dad in the Animal Kingdom?

Nov 27, 2020

Typically, a dad does not care for his young as it is usually the mother's job. But some animals are exception to that rule.

How to Deal with Pain and Inflammation in Your Dog

Nov 25, 2020

Much like humans, dogs suffer from pain and inflammation. However, unlike humans, helping your dog with pain and inflammation isn't easy. So what do you do when your canine friend is in distress? And what are signs to look out for when your dog is paining? Well, that's what we shall look at in this post.

Can Your Cat or Dog Be Allergic to You?

Nov 24, 2020

There have been several studies and experiments suggesting the probability that pets can, indeed, be allergic to humans.

Experts Splice Human Genes Into Monkeys to Enhance Their Intelligence

Nov 23, 2020

Researchers bioengineered monkeys using human genes to make their brains larger and have more wrinkles.

Sexual Aggression in Non-Human Mammals Might Be Costly for Females

Nov 18, 2020

A review of studies about male sexual aggression among non-human mammals reveals that this type of behavior can inflict harm to females and may sometimes cause death.

Rare White Moose Found Dead in Canada Outrages Many People

Nov 16, 2020

The killing of the rare Canadian white moose has outraged and saddened many as it is considered a sacred animal by indigenous people.

Discovering Sleep Behavior of Animals

Nov 15, 2020

Sleep style varies considerably across the animal kingdom.