Do lemmings actually jump off of cliffs?
Do these tundra-inhabiting rodents actually jump to their deaths as depicted in a 1958 wildlife documentary? In 1958, Disney released a wildlife documentary called “White Wilderness.” One scene depicts a…
Why do dogs chase their tails?
Why are dogs, especially puppies, in endless pursuit of their tails? Around and around they go — dogs are often seen spinning in endless pursuit of their own rears. But…
Idai vs. Impalas: New study shows in real-time what helps mammals survive a natural disaster
Princeton researchers and colleagues from around the world documented the effects using trail cameras and animal-tracking devices that had been in use before the storm. Thanks to the extensive network…
How the climate crisis is affecting breeding birds
Researchers find protected areas are essential in helping slow decline of northerly species How is the climate crisis affecting communities of breeding birds? A recent study, by researchers at the…
More than half of UK and Ireland seabirds in decline, census finds
Species populations falling, with some decreasing due to loss of habitat and less food availability More than half the seabird species breeding on British and Irish coasts have declined over…
A Chronicle of Yearning as Nature’s Diary Chronicles the Waxwings’ Southern Journey
West Norwood, a tucked-away gem in the southern embrace of London, eagerly anticipates the upcoming avian spectacle, whispered about through four cryptic words on the Birdguides app: “Six by community…
Homeowner Discovers Someone Unexpected Dozing Peacefully On Their Patio
“ him that it was time to get up.” Last week, a homeowner in San Francisco awoke to find an unexpected guest dozing peacefully on their patio. The furry visitor…
Which animals can recognize themselves in the mirror?
Research on whether animals can recognize themselves in the mirror began in 1970 1 and just a handful of species have since passed the test ever since. While we are…
Heartwarming Reunion as Dog Rediscovers Christmas Magic with Beloved ‘Favorite Person’ Santa
A heartwarming video from 2022, showcasing a dog’s enchanting encounter with Santa Claus for the first time, has resurfaced and gone viral on social media. Reposted on TikTok on November…
Creatures Dream: The Imaginative Realm of Animals
In a groundbreaking exploration of cognitive abilities in animals, researchers at HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus have uncovered evidence suggesting that rats, like humans, possess the capacity for imagination. This groundbreaking…