Fruit Flies Borrow Bacterial Genes to Outwit Parasitic Wasps In a remarkable display of genetic ingenuity, several species of fruit flies have acquired a bacterial gene to defend against parasitic…
Leopards Identified by Unique Roars in Groundbreaking Bioacoustic Study A new study reveals that leopards can be identified by their distinctive roars with an impressive 93% accuracy, marking a significant…
The Origins of Dogs: A 12,000-Year-Old Bone Sheds New Light on Domestication The relationship between humans and wolves, which eventually gave rise to domesticated dogs, remains one of the most…
2024: The Year Animals Became Internet Stars, Political Symbols, and Conservation Lessons This year, animals captured headlines like never before, becoming viral sensations, political talking points, and poignant reminders of…
The Chinese territory, which now has more giant pandas than any place outside mainland China, hopes the beloved bears will help bring back tourists. Hong Kong is embracing its newfound…
What does a decline in healthy coral reefs mean for fisheries? A new study published in Marine Resource Economics, led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), examines the correlation…
Annabell Whelan, a recent biology and environmental science graduate, proved her love for wildlife during a whirlwind day of rescues in Minnesota. On Monday, she encountered not one, but two…
Collected from some of the best-known photography competitions around the world, here are the most captivating nature photos of 2024. Every autumn, millions of monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) migrate nearly…
Known for its uncanny resemblance to the TV character Shaun the Sheep, this adorable sea slug munches on algae to steal its ability to photosynthesize and become solar-powered. Leaf Sheep…
New research published in Science Advances has unveiled that right whales can live for more than 130 years, nearly double previous estimates. This discovery aligns them with their close relatives,…