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…
A fast-moving belly flop: Researchers unveil the unique skills of cricket frogs
Is walking on water possible for frogs? Several species have fascinated observers with their abilities to skip side-to-side and leap into the air from the surface of a pond as…
No Bids Received for Second Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Alaskaβs Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) β 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…
Safari Park Conducts Animal Census: From Fish to Beetles
Safari park animal keepers have completed their New Year animal count, tallying creatures from towering giraffes to colonies of tiny fruit beetles. These yearly counts are essential for maintaining wildlife…
Falling Groundwater Levels Threaten Tiny Snail as Nevada Lithium Project Advances
Environmentalists Urge Investigation into Lithium Mineβs Impact on Rare Nevada Snail RENO, Nev. (AP) β Opponents of the largest lithium mine currently under construction in the U.S. are calling for…
New Study Uncovers Right Whales Can Live Over 130 Years
New research published in Science Advances has unveiled that right whales can live for more than 130 years, nearly double previous estimates. This discovery aligns them with their close relatives,…
Beloved Capybara Spends a Joyful Christmas with Family at Home
Cinnamon, the adventurous capybara who made headlines around the world after her great escape from Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford, is spending Christmas Day at home, away from…
Researchers Use Drones to Monitor the Health of Humpback Whale Mothers and Calves Across the Pacific
Orange cats have long been known for their playful and mischievous personalities. In Italy, thereβs even a saying that the red cat is always the leader. This reputation might have…
Hawaiian Crow Returns to the Wild on Maui Decades After Extinction
In a groundbreaking effort to restore biodiversity in HawaiΚ»i, five Hawaiian crows, known locally as Κ»alalΔ, have been released into the wild on Maui. This marks the first reintroduction of…
Animals Relocated in Wheelie Bins Following Storm Destruction
Staff at Coombe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park in Devon used innovative methods to ensure animal safety after Storm Darragh caused extensive damage, felling three massive treesβsome over a century…