Prehistoric rhinos lived in super-herds
Volcanic eruption 12 million years ago captures snapshot of extinct animals Rhinos that flourished across much of North America 12 million years ago gathered in huge herds, according to a…
Six ape genomes sequenced telomere-to-telomere
Comprehensive reference genomes have now been assembled for six ape species: siamang (a Southeast Asian gibbon), Sumatran orangutan, Bornean orangutan, gorilla, bonobo and chimpanzee. Areas of their genomes previously inaccessible…
Rescuer Dodges Traffic To Save Feathered ‘Sandbag’ On Side Of Highway
“She was completely still” 😰 It’s not uncommon to spot stray car parts or construction debris on the side of the A1, one of the busiest roads in the UK.…
She Was Abandoned In A Cardboard Box With A Note — And A Secret
All she could do was wait …. One morning, a staff member at Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) arrived at work to find a box sitting outside the Parvo ICU door.…
High Schooler Out For Walk Spots Her Cat Sitting In A Stranger’s Window
“This type of thing is far from out of character.” Last week, high school student Jess Burton was rushing to the bus stop when she noticed a flash of orange…
Farmers Discover Mysterious ‘Earth-Wolf’ Baby in Field — And Realize She’s in Need
Can you guess her species? A few years ago, farmers near Johannesburg, South Africa, were startled when they saw a border collie barking at something on the ground. Upon closer…
Man Finds Furry Intruder in His Greenhouse — Then Learns the Heartwarming Reason Why
“The whole scene was as unexpected as it was hilarious.” A Reddit user named Nathaniel, employed at a mental health facility in the UK, shared an amusing story from his…
Scientists genetically engineer wolves with white hair like the extinct dire wolf
Three genetically engineered wolves, potentially resembling the extinct dire wolves, are currently in an undisclosed secure location in the U.S., according to Colossal Biosciences. These pups, ranging from three to…
6 extinct species that scientists could bring back to life — and 1 they have already resurrected
De-extinction, the science of resurrecting extinct species, is progressing in leaps and bounds. Here are six creatures that researchers could bring back to life — and one they’ve already revived.…
‘If it weren’t for that asteroid, they might still share this planet’: Dinosaurs weren’t doomed before the asteroid hit, new study suggests
The dinosaurs were not in decline before the asteroid hit, a new study finds. Instead, poor fossilization conditions and unexposed late Cretaceous rock layers mean they’re either not preserved or…