Winter Study Reveals Skunks Outpace Deer with Tube Sock-Like Coverings
A study in the Cascade Range in Oregon of a tiny, elusive skunk found the animal can cover more ground than deer and is sensitive to climate change, particularly severe…
Study Suggests Dolphins’ Playful Open-Mouth Expressions Mimic Human Smiles
Dolphins are often seen sporting what looks like broad, contagious smiles. But do these playful creatures actually smile? According to a recent study on dolphin play published on October 2…
Tadpoles’ Clean Pool Trick: Weeks Without Pooping!
Some tadpoles go through the first weeks of life without pooping—at least that’s the case for Eiffinger’s tree frogs (Kurixalus eiffingeri), according to a report in Ecology on September 22.…
Lefty or Righty? How an Elephant’s Wrinkles Reveal Its Trunk Preference
There’s a touch of Sherlock Holmes in this new discovery: A keen observer might be able to spot whether an elephant prefers using its left or right trunk by examining…
Exploring Cats’ Liquid-Like Nature: Surprising Insights from At-Home Experiment
Cats may appear solid, but their ability to squeeze into tight spaces has led some to liken them to a liquid. This idea gained traction in 2017 when a theoretical…
Evolution in real time
In 1988, the Koster archipelago off Sweden’s west coast faced a severe bloom of toxic algae that devastated the local marine snail populations. While it might seem insignificant to worry…
Panda Diplomacy Reignited: Two Bears Journey from China to the National Zoo
In June, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao made history as the first pandas to arrive in the U.S. in decades. The pair captivated audiences during their public debut at the…
“Florida Floodwaters Teem with Alligators and Snakes After Hurricane Milton’s Wrath
“I would not go in dark water. I would be extremely cautious,” Rene Walker of Tampa Bay Rescues warned. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida wildlife officials are urging locals in…
Kenya Safely Moves 50 Elephants to a Bigger Park, Marking Progress in the Fight Against Poaching
MWEA, Kenya (AP) — Hovering low, a helicopter steadies itself as a skilled veterinarian takes careful aim. Moments later, a tranquilizer dart whistles through the air, and soon, a massive…
Female Gibbons Put on a Robotic Dance Show — Always with an Audience in Sight
Female gibbons perform a distinctive, rhythmic dance that researchers believe may be driven by frustration or as a way to capture attention. These apes even check to see if they…