Gamekeepers ‘spared torment’ of pregnant deer cull
Gamekeepers say they have been spared the mental torment of shooting pregnant red deer at times when they are close to giving birth. The Scottish government had proposed extending the…
First mouse with two male parents to reach adulthood
A team of stem cell scientists have successfully used embryonic stem cell engineering to create a bi-paternal mouse — a mouse with two male parents — that lived until adulthood.…
Jersey Zoo welcomes birth of baby sloth
A new baby sloth has been born at Jersey Zoo. Durrell said the Linne’s two-toed sloth was born on Wednesday 15 January and that its sloth house would remain closed…
Stronger stress response in monkeys helps them survive
White-faced capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica who experienced more intense physiological responses to mild droughts were more fit to survive extreme drought, researchers found in a new UCLA-led study. Most…
Fruit flies’ courtship song may hold key to controlling mosquitoes
How fruit flies mate may hold a key to limiting the spread of diseases by mosquitoes. In a new study, University of Iowa researchers found a gene that orchestrates the…
Empty headed? Largest study of its kind proves ‘bird brain’ is a misnomer
It’s difficult to know what birds ‘think’ when they fly, but scientists in Australia and Canada are getting some remarkable new insights by looking inside birds’ heads. Evolutionary biologists at…
Rare pterosaur fossil reveals crocodilian bite 76m years ago
The fossilised neck bone of a flying reptile unearthed in Canada shows tell-tale signs of being bitten by a crocodile-like creature 76 million years ago, according to a new study…
What Seemed Like a Broken ‘Plunger’ on the Beach Is Actually Alive and Carrying Eggs
If you were strolling along the beach and noticed strange gray objects at your feet, you might wonder if they were rubber gaskets or even toilet plungers. While these objects…
The Adorable Baby Bird Behind the ‘Cotton Ball’ Look with the Cutest Nickname
In the forests of Australia, tree hollows are home to some of the country’s most elusive and charming baby birds. Spotting a tiny, fluffy owlet-nightjar chick with its unique hairstyle…
After Being Returned to the Shelter Five Times, Puppy Pleads with Visitors to Find Him a Forever Home
“It’s not his fault!” When Jodi, a tiny Chihuahua mix puppy, first arrived at the Valley Animal Center (VAC), the staff was optimistic he would soon find his forever home.…