Hens fluff their head feathers and blush to express different emotions and levels of excitement, according to a study publishing July 24, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by…
Researchers have unveiled a fascinating discovery about hippopotamuses: unlike other four-legged mammals, hippos trot at high speeds and become airborne for “a surprisingly long time.” Despite their massive size, comparable…
Cats’ Mischievous Behavior in Frigiliana In the small town of Frigiliana, Spain, a case of feline mischief has captured local and scientific interest. A mother cat and her two kittens…
NEW YORK (AP) — This week, the Bronx Zoo celebrated the public debut of its newest tree-dwelling kangaroo joey, as the tiny Matschie’s tree kangaroo, or Dendrolagus matschiei, peeked its…
She’s over 20 feet long 😳 When considering the typical discoveries made on a TV set, one might envision innovative camera techniques or fresh acting styles. However, just a few…
Panda ants, scientifically known as Euspinolia militaris, are fascinating creatures found in the hot, dry coastal areas of Chile. Despite their misleading name, they are not ants but rather wingless…
In a groundbreaking development for de-extinction efforts, scientists have successfully determined the 3D structure of a woolly mammoth’s genome using a remarkably well-preserved 52,000-year-old carcass. This achievement marks the first…
To create a fire-breathing animal, you’d need to merge features from a cow, a beetle, and an eel. In the fantastical realm of George R.R. Martin’s Westeros, depicted in Game…
Weighing around 1,000 pounds and stretching over 10 feet long, Florida’s beloved manatees may not seem stealthy, but they often manage to surprise. Michael McCarthy experienced this firsthand while flying…
Newquay Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of three green araçari toucan chicks, a remarkable first for the zoo in its 55-year history. These three chicks—two males and one…