An earful of gill: Evolutionary origin of the mammalian outer ear
The outer ear is unique to mammals, but its evolutionary origin has remained a mystery. According to a new study published in Nature from the USC Stem Cell lab of…
Chimpanzees are genetically adapted to local habitats and infections such as malaria
Chimpanzees bear genetic adaptations that help them thrive in their different forest and savannah habitats, some of which may protect against malaria, according to a study by an international team…
US to Continue Protecting Over 2,000 Rocky Mountain Grizzly Bears
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it will continue to protect approximately 2,000 grizzly bears in the Rocky Mountains despite opposition from Republican-led states. Federal…
Rethinking population management in zoos
Unlike animals in the wild, animals in zoos are not limited by food shortages or predators, allowing individuals to live much longer than they would in the wild. This poses…
No Bids Received for Second Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced that no bids were submitted for this week’s oil and gas lease sale in Alaska’s Arctic National…
Two White Lionesses Join The Big Cat Sanctuary
Two white lionesses have retired to the Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent after spending their early years at its sister charity in Hertfordshire. On Monday, Zuri and Izulu embarked on…
Zoo Stocktake Includes Monkeys, Tigers, and Fish
Zookeepers in Essex have conducted their annual stock take, counting every tiger, monkey, and seal to update their records. At the close of each year, Colchester Zoo tracks its animals…
Elk on a Shelf’: Colorado Wildlife Officials Save Elk Caught in Rope on Icy Climbing Path
Wildlife officials have rescued a bull elk by lowering it down a cliff after the animal became entangled in a rope at a popular ice climbing area in southwestern Colorado…
Abandoned ‘festive pets’ reaches six-year high
The RSPCA has been caring for its “thinnest dog” as it dealt with a record number of abandoned animals over the festive period. On New Year’s Day, 43 abandonment incidents…
Drug-resistant hookworms put pets and people at risk
Canine hookworms are becoming increasingly resistant to drugs across Australia, according to new research. Scientists at The University of Queensland and The University of Sydney have identified widespread resistance to…