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It’s rare to find a plant encased in amber, and even rarer to find a dinosaur fragment. Imagine paleontologists’ surpris…
Cats and humans share a unique communication channel that developed over thousands of years. Initially, cats were solitary creatures. They preferred to live and hunt alone rather than in groups,…
A team at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, conducted an in-depth study of how hippos run—and the results surprised the researchers. These hefty, wingless mammals can sometimes lift…
For the first time in a decade, the Atacama Desert — the driest place on Earth — experienced a rare winter bloom. “This extremely arid soil hides a treasure,” said…
When a dog looks like its owner, is it coincidence or something deeper? “While this isn’t a universal phenomenon for all owners and their dogs, they often share certain similarities,”…
Researchers from the University of Bristol have discovered that human stress can lead to a sudden drop in a dog’s mood. This study by the university team is the first…
Mark Twain once wrote, “Man is the only animal that blushes.” But a new study overturns that claim. A team from the French National Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment…
On high-voltage power lines it’s common to see birds perched there. But why do they sit on wires, and how do they avoid getting electrocuted? The first part is simple:…
A new study finds that dogs’ brains have shrunk since domestication. That’s likely because life with humans demands less brainpower than life in the wild. Humans are largely responsible for…
Elephants have a conversation channel humans can’t hear — a discovery from a team of cognitive biologists and animal sound-communication researchers at the University of Vienna led by Dr. Angela…
An international team of researchers analyzed the factors that lead cats to wreak havoc on home interiors and explored ways to curb the behavior. Veterinarians have long thought that trying…
A new discovery is reigniting the debate over whether plants can be intelligent. Many scientists have long been skeptical about calling plants “intelligent.” But a team at Cornell University says…
If your cat keeps plopping down on your laptop, you’re not alone — and there’s a theory from cat psychologists that explains why they love sprawling across keyboards. So what’s…
Remember the song “I Like to Move It, Move It” from the animated film Madagascar, performed by the lemurs? It turns out their knack for singing in rhythm is no…
The next time you uncork a bottle of wine, raise a glass to the dinosaurs — at least in spirit. In a new study, researchers from the Field Museum of…
If you’ve ever owned a dog, you know this: you’re cooking, reading, or otherwise occupied, and suddenly your pup is staring at you from across the room. That stare has…
After years of wondering, researchers finally solved the mystery behind an unusual cat coloration. Salty licorice, or salmiak, is a popular treat in Finland made from the licorice or sweet…
Biological laws are rare — but when they exist, they capture wide-reaching patterns that shape life. They aren’t as absolute as laws in math or physics, but they help us…
It is widely believed that primates, thanks to their large brains, are smarter than most mammals. But what led to the development of such big brains? Australian researchers tackled this…
Your dog can also suffer from seasonal allergies. And if your dog suddenly starts scratching, it might not just be fleas. Veterinarians spoke to the British publication Daily Mail about…
In the 19th century, the legendary English naturalist Charles Darwin introduced humanity to the theory of survival of the fittest. Through this theory, he explained, among other things, why giraffes…
Eggs of the spotted lanternfly were discovered on a metal art installation that traveled to California from New York. Winemakers are alarmed because the insect is a notorious pest of…
This underground cave, filled with gigantic selenite crystals—a variety of gypsum—is truly one of a kind. It’s also called the Cave of Crystals or the “Sistine Chapel of Crystals.” “This…
Researchers analyzed data from about 8,000 cats in the United Kingdom to map how long different breeds live and what affects their longevity. A team of pathobiologists from the Royal…
Imagine the sound of a dog’s claws clicking against a tiled floor. Now picture a cat walking on that same floor. The difference is that the cat moves in complete…
Who is the true ruler of the Andes? One might assume the majestic mountains of South America are governed by the seven countries through which they stretch. But that’s not…
Veterinarians warn pet owners to think twice before feeding dogs leftovers like scrambled eggs or grilled salmon from their plates. “Most of us don’t realize how calorie-dense human food can…
A Chinese-Australian team of paleontologists discovered 12 two-toed footprints in Fujian Province in southeastern China. The prints fell into two morphological groups based on size and shape. The smaller prints…
For years, many people assumed purebred dogs were more prone to illness than mixed breeds. A new study from Texas A&M University challenges that idea. The university team examined long-held…
Imagine a world where humans suddenly vanish. It may sound grim for Homo sapiens, but it would be better news for dogs. Without people, canine companions would be freed from…
Training dogs to use their sense of smell—often called “scent training”—can be done at home and may boost their cognition, researchers at Aberystwyth University in the UK found. Overall, dog…
A team led by Cornelis van Leeuwen at the Bordeaux Research Institute for Agricultural Sciences in France warns that most of the world’s vineyards could struggle to survive the climate…
The UK Kennel Club warned that traditional Easter treats can be deadly for dogs — and it all comes down to raisins: small, tasty, and treacherous. In 2023, poisoning cases…
Archaeologists from the University of Oxford uncovered a 1,500-year-old burial site in Patagonia. Among the finds was the skeleton of Dusicyon avus, a South American canid that went extinct around…
Oceanographers have confirmed that reefs in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans are bleaching because of record-high water temperatures. This points to the world’s oceans being on the brink of…
Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are among the most indestructible creatures on Earth. These microscopic animals, measuring between 0.05 and 1.4 mm and scuttling on eight short legs, seem…
Meteorologists at Colorado State University (CSU) expect an “extremely active” Atlantic hurricane season this year. In other words, activity will be significantly higher than average. The Atlantic hurricane season, which…
There are a few reasons dogs love to stick their heads out of moving car windows. Dr. Helen Pilcher, a biologist and science writer from the UK, calls it a…
A team led by Carolina Acosta Hospitaleche, a professor of vertebrate paleontology at the National University of La Plata in Argentina, has discovered fossils of a previously unknown giant bird…
Typically, blooming is triggered by environmental cues such as seasonal temperature shifts, increases in soil and water nutrients, and other factors. That’s why spring flowers are often pictured pushing through…
Once, these remarkable dogs served people faithfully — but today they’re gone. For different reasons, some breeds faded into obscurity because of human actions, while others disappeared because of changing…
Human activity is threatening migratory animals worldwide. The United Nations highlighted those dangers in a summary of a recent report, “The State of Migratory Species in the World,” published by…
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London found that bees can form a culture much like human culture. They teach one another how to solve complex puzzles — a behavior…
It has been more than 4,000 years since the woolly mammoth last roamed the Earth. But these extinct giants might not be gone for good. Humanity is now one step…
Australian researchers say horses and many other large mammals have long snouts simply because they can afford them. This question matters for the study of mammalian evolution. After all, long-snouted…
Socializing doesn’t just help people — it’s key to keeping dogs healthy, too. A team of researchers from several leading U.S. scientific centers conducted a large-scale study and found that…
Outside scientific circles, not everyone realizes that plants are surrounded by a delicate mist of airborne compounds. They use these compounds for communication and protection. Much like scents, these substances…
A team from the University of Wisconsin–Madison investigated how more than 1,000 pet dogs behave in front of the television. They found that 80 percent were avid viewers. Purebred dogs,…
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