Elephants, it seems, have a sophisticated repertoire of communication tools at their disposal, utilizing ear flaps, rumbles, trunk reaches, and various other forms of interaction when greeting their peers, suggests…
Filmmakers have captured stunning footage of hundreds of hammerhead sharks circling a volcanic island off Costa Rica for a new Netflix wildlife series. In a dramatic scene from the third…
A new study challenges recent claims that dinosaurs, particularly Tyrannosaurus rex, had intelligence comparable to primates, suggesting instead that their cognitive abilities were more akin to those of modern-day crocodiles.…
A big cat sanctuary owner has been prohibited from keeping animals following his conviction on animal welfare charges. Terrence Moore, the director of the Cat Survival Trust in Welwyn, Hertfordshire,…
A recent comprehensive study of U.K. cats has revealed that Burmese and Birman cats boast the longest average life expectancies among common pet breeds, while Sphynx cats tend to have…
A striking photo of the unique parasitic plant species, Thismia thaithongiana, has won the gold medal in the Plants and Fungus category of the World Nature Photography Awards. Resembling a…
Targeted measures could help protect endangered species with minimal impact on the shipping industry. Researchers have discovered that heavily used shipping lanes intersect crucial whale shark feeding grounds, posing a…
Researchers from Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative) and collaborating institutions have developed a method to investigate sperm whale communication by determining their vocal style, finding that groups living in close…
Spiderweb silk moves at the speed of particles within a sound field, enabling highly sensitive and long-distance sound detection. Surprisingly, the best microphone in the world might be inspired by…
“She’s transformed so much ❤️” Sisters Kelly and Sophie Burgess, volunteers at Fresh Start For Hens, were on a mission at a commercial farm, searching for sickly chickens in need…