Whale songs are similar to human language, researchers say.
A team led by researchers from the University of St Andrews in the UK has discovered a “language-like structure” in the songs of humpback whales, a feature previously thought to…
A team led by researchers from the University of St Andrews in the UK has discovered a “language-like structure” in the songs of humpback whales, a feature previously thought to…
According to a new study from Ohio State University, a fossilized skull discovered by paleontologists in Antarctica reveals a connection between prehistoric and modern birds. Moreover, this finding supports the…
The team from the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna has unveiled a simple yet effective way to communicate with dogs. Any dog owner knows how challenging it can be to…
No creature in the animal kingdom can boast a punch as powerful as that of the mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus). This small, colorful crustacean, also known as the peacock mantis…
A massive iceberg known as A23a, covering an area of 3,360 square kilometers and weighing around a trillion tons, has maintained its integrity since 2020, slowly drifting northward. This colossal…
Polar bears are “fatter” than previously thought, according to an international team of researchers led by scientists from Trinity College Dublin. Researchers from the UK, Norway, and Denmark discovered that…
Contrary to popular belief, penguins are not paragons of marital fidelity. While scientists consider many species of penguins to be monogamous, the notion that these marine birds choose a lifelong…
A sharp rise in global temperatures in 2023 has triggered a relentless series of disasters worldwide, including deadly wildfires in Los Angeles and flooding in Valencia. Scientists have rushed to…
Authors of a scientific study spanning over 150 years are alarmed by findings that the use of fertilizers has halved the number of pollinating insects and reduced the number of…
According to a statement from the Copernicus Climate Change Service, 2024 has become the warmest year on record and the first calendar year in which global temperatures exceeded pre-industrial levels…
A Texas-based company, Colossal Biosciences, has announced a groundbreaking scientific breakthrough in the field of biotechnology and genetic engineering. This team of like-minded individuals aims to bring the woolly mammoth…
This charming and amusing baby royal crab was accidentally caught by researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the Gulf of Mexico. The marine creature quickly became…
In 2023, with the support of canine experts and biologists, California winemakers enlisted a pair of English Springer Spaniels, affectionately named Zinni and Sovi B (after the Zinfandel and Sauvignon…
While we’re not talking about lost worlds like Atlantis or El Dorado, the discovery of gigantic structures beneath the Pacific Ocean has left scientists as baffled as if they had…
A team of researchers from Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Nottingham has conducted a groundbreaking study on how human stress affects pet dogs by measuring their heart rates.…
These small birds may look incredibly cute, with their black heads and wings contrasting against their bright orange bodies. However, few realize that beneath this charming exterior lies a true…
According to the Buzău County Museum in Romania, this is the largest piece of amber ever found. An elderly resident of the village of Colți, located in southeastern Romania, stumbled…
Animal psychologist Ann Quinn, a senior lecturer at the Sydney School of Veterinary Science in Australia, has shared five simple tips to help your cat live a healthier and happier…
An international team of scientists behind this research has documented the longest migration of a male humpback whale. What accounts for this remarkable record? An adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)…
On Earth, there are several super predators that could lay claim to this title. However, the deadliest representative of the animal kingdom is neither fierce nor strong. Let’s ponder this…
The Amazon River stretches at least 6,400 kilometers (some sources claim up to 7,100 km), and remarkably, it has no bridges crossing it. Given humanity’s relentless need to alter natural…
According to a new study, nearly one-third of species on our planet could face extinction by the end of the century if humans do not reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This…
Two independent research teams have discovered that the reddish coat of our furry companions is likely the result of a missing segment of DNA in a non-coding part of the…
A team of scientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel has uncovered the secrets behind the chemical and biological processes that dictate how certain embryos choose the timing…
Researchers from the National Human Genome Research Institute (USA) have confirmed that the resilient dogs living near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant are genetically distinct from other dogs around the…
In Ethiopia, a representative of a local wolf species (Canis simensis) was captured on research video enthusiastically licking flowers. Scientists have speculated that these predators, known as Ethiopian wolves or…
A nearly complete skeleton of a gavial crocodile has been discovered by a team from the Geological, Mining, and Metallurgical Institute of Peru and La Unión College in the Ocucaje…
Art critics of the world, beware: pigeons might just take over your job. This surprising turn of events comes courtesy of a respected scientist who has taught a flock of…
Imagine a time machine that could transport you back to the age of dinosaurs. Suddenly, you find yourself in a dense, swampy forest, buzzing with insects among flowers, ferns, and…
Some animals have what is known as a third eye, while certain spiders boast a total of eight eyes. But how many do bees have? At first glance, one might…
Scientists are sounding the alarm: new evidence of global warming suggests that humanity is approaching a point of no return. The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is the largest coral reef…
When there’s an audience of observers, a performer’s effectiveness can fluctuate, either improving or declining, as their priority becomes what’s known as reputation management. This refers to actions aimed at…
This animal is critically endangered. It resides in Southeast Asia, and residents of Thailand, China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, the Philippines, and New Guinea consider encountering this remarkable turtle…
It’s not just humans who have a taste for alcohol. Researchers from the University of Exeter in the UK have turned their attention to the eating habits of wild animals…
This is the longest journey ever recorded for this species. The first sighting of the record-breaking penguin on Ocean Beach, located on the southern coast of Australia, was made by…
We’ve often heard that elephants never forget a slight. But it seems our feathered friends also have impressive memories. A new study reveals that crows can hold a grudge for…
The Bible recounts two stories in which fishermen, thanks to Jesus, made enormous catches that fed their communities for weeks. These events likely took place on the Sea of Galilee,…
As we know, people tend to become less social as they age. However, scientists have now revealed that we are not alone in this trend. It turns out that many…
According to a new study, these insects exhibit an exceptionally high tolerance to alcohol, unmatched in the animal kingdom. A team of researchers from Tel Aviv University fed a group…
This idea sounds like it was borrowed from a science fiction blockbuster. But it’s not: its pros and cons are being weighed seriously by real scientists. A team of researchers…
A team of animal psychologists from Azabu University in Japan has discovered that in certain aspects, cats demonstrate better cognitive abilities than infants. However, this revelation is hardly surprising to…
Nowadays, most people prefer to have friendly, calm, and well-adapted pets that fit into a more sedentary lifestyle. Just a few decades ago, dogs were seen as working animals, tasked…
A team of scientists from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland has confirmed that deodorants and other personal hygiene products can pollute the environment just as much…
The Ministry of Health continues to warn: the right to breathe freely seems to be one of the last remaining free rights we have. As the saying goes, there’s a…
Experts from the British charity organization Dogs Trust (London) involved 4,500 pet dogs in their study, Generation Pup, which focused on introducing them to cats. According to the researchers, this…
Researchers studying animal behavior at Newcastle University have discovered that stressed bumblebees are more likely to make pessimistic choices. This suggests that their reactions to failure resemble those of humans.…
According to the European Union’s Climate Change Program, the average September temperature on the planet this year reached 16.17 °C. This figure was just shy of the record-breaking global average…
An international team of researchers has announced the discovery of the remains of the largest flying creature ever seen by humanity. Romanian paleontologist Matei Vremir was the first to stumble…