Zoo armadillos celebrate 19th birthdays
A special celebration took place this week at Telford Exotic Zoo as two of its most Ω ΨΨ¨ΩΨ¨ residents marked an incredible milestone. Dillon and Doris, a pair of six-banded armadillos,…
Scientists find genetic ‘switch’ in mice that turns caring dads into violent brutes
A new study suggests that flipping a single gene in the brain can transform devoted dads into aggressive attackers β at least in African striped mice. But the gene doesnβt…
‘We’re starting to find a lot more weirdness’: These strange animals can control their body heat
In 1774, British physician Charles Blagden eagerly accepted an unusual challenge: to sit inside a small room heated to temperatures once thought fatal to any living creature. To his amazement,…
Man Hears ‘Unusual Scratching’ And Finds Desperate Animal Trapped In Pipe
One Australian homeowner got quite the shock when she stepped into her bathroom and felt that unmistakable sensation of being watched. She looked up β and there it was. Perched…
Study reveals whistling secret of horsesβ whinny
Horses whinny to reconnect with herd mates, greet familiar companions and even express excitement at feeding time. But for years, scientists couldnβt fully explain how they produce that unmistakable, two-toned…
This minnow can regenerate its spinal cord after injury. Scientists want to replicate its abilities in humans
In 2024, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine made a breakthrough discovery by studying zebrafish β tiny freshwater minnows with a remarkable ability: they can completely regenerate their spinal…
βCrime-Fightingβ Llamas Surround Thief in a Field Until Police Arrive
A would-be thief never made it far after a herd of llamas stopped him cold in a dark field and held him there until police arrived. The unusual arrest happened…
Apes Show Ability to Imagine During βTea Partyβ Experiments, Exciting Scientists
In a series of playful βtea partyβ experiments, scientists found evidence that apes can engage in pretend scenarios. As a result, the study challenges long-standing beliefs that imagination belongs exclusively…
Tiny mammals are sending warning signs scientists can finally read
The decline of lions and pandas often captures global attention, but a quieter and potentially more damaging crisis is unfolding among small mammals. These tiny animals are disappearing at alarming…
London Zooβs Giraffes Take Centre Stage in New Underground Poster as ZSL Marks 200 Years
London Zooβs giraffes are taking center stage in a striking new poster set to appear across London Underground stations, as ZSL (the Zoological Society of London) celebrates its 200th anniversary.…