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Russian war could be causing surge in dolphin deaths in the Black Sea

Scientists and organizations warn over the environmental impacts of the war.

Not so wild any longer: all bison in North America carry some DNA regions from domestic cattle

These animals still carry the legacy of a near-brush with extinction.

Large ocean fish need 'Blue Corridors' to thrive -- we now know where these should be established

Setting-up areas where these fish can migrate in peace would help these species remain healthy.

Bat makes record-breaking 1,500-mile journey from Russia to French Alps

It's the longest journey a bat has ever been recorded flying.

Honeybees are now the only known species to tell odd and even numbers apart besides humans

The ability is much more surprising given the tiny brains of these insects.

If your dog is well-behaved, lazy, or active, that's just their personality -- it's not because of its breed

Study found that dog stereotypes are probably wrong

Climate change is creating a new age of infectious diseases

Are we living in the age of pandemics?

Rainbow collars with bells save birds and mammals from getting killed by house cats

Turns out, dressing your cat like a cute jester saves wildlife.

Shoot and scoot: These male spiders catapult in the air immediately after mating to avoid sexual cannibalism

It's a spider-eat-spider world out there, but these nifty males have evolved strong legs to get out of harm's way.

Dangerous superbug can be transmitted from pigs to humans

If you needed yet another reason to eat less meat, here it is.

Here's why crows and ravens thrive almost anywhere in the world

A combination of brain and brawn make them some of the most adaptable birds you can find.

The world is facing a “hidden” insect apocalypse

Climate change and habitat loss are triggering a global drop in insect numbers -- and it's not really that hidden.

Cannabis poisoning cases among pets are on the rise in the US and Canada

If you use cannabis based products, be responsible and make sure they are out of your pet's reach.

Jaguars could return to the US Southwest – but only if they have pathways to move north

An iconic big cat could return to the uS.

The state of Georgia confirms three cases of avian flu among its bald eagles

While not of high risk to humans, the virus has been making a worrying spread throughout the United States.

Monkeys with more friends have larger brain regions linked to empathy and social bonding

Macaques' brains seem to be shaped by the strength of their social bonds -- and the same may apply to humans.

Forget dinosaurs. Researchers think they could resurrect an extinct rat

The Christmas Island rat was wiped out from its island home in the Indian Ocean more than a century ago.

A vegan diet may actually be the healthiest choice for dogs

Contrary to popular belief, a vegan diet is not only natural for dogs, but also healthier.

Newly discovered fossil shows the octopus came before the dinosaur

It's small, it has ten arms, suckers and fin

The mutation that may explain how humans lost their tails

Some lucky ape-like ancestor got it 20 million years ago.

How scientists rediscovered the world's largest bee after it went missing for nearly 40 years

The rediscovery of Wallace’s giant bee uncovers disheartening truths about the tenuous fate of hidden insect species.

Intelligence and life expectancy go hand-in-hand for parrots

These birds live exceptionally long lives for their size. Smarts may be their secret.

Scientists find a way to genetically modify cats that don't cause allergies

No cat would get hurt in the process, the researchers claim.

Super invasive ants meet their demise at the hand of kryptonite fungus

What's best against a parasite? A hyperparasite.

Many birds are laying their eggs earlier than 100 years ago, by almost a full month

Changes in climate are to blame.

Coral bleaching is draining reef fishes of their bright colors

Sometimes, natural selection makes us duller.

Clever elks move to private lands when hunting season starts. But there are some unexpected problems

The elks couldn't save themselves in the end, as Utah handed out hunting permints for private lands.

What do grasshoppers eat? Turns out, it's much more than just grass

New research shows surprising similarities between grasshoppers and mammal teeth.

Voles cut down grass to have a better view of predators

The tiny critters are ecosystem engineers, and it's helping them evade predators.

Scientists inch closer to artificial rhino eggs to save species from extinction

Starting from meager skin cells, scientists want to generate artificial northern white rhino eggs to replenish the population.

Thousands of eagles and other raptors killed by lead poisoning from hunters' gun ammo in Europe

Many birds of prey are killed after they consume the meat of other animals shot by hunters with lead bullets.

Octopuses have learned how to use litter from the bottom of the sea

... and there's a lot of litter to use.

Scientists want to make sex traps for Asian giant hornets -- the insects that want to wipe out honeybees

These ghastly insects are sometimes called "murder hornets" because they've killed dozens of people. Now entomologists want to weaponize sex against them.

The other tragedy in Ukraine: animals in zoos and shelters are getting killed. So are their keepers

It's just one of many gut wrenching stories from Ukraine. Links on how to help are at the bottom of the page

Geese may be the first domesticated birds. It first started 7,000 years ago

First there were geese, then came fried chicken.

Magpies: 1, Scientists: 0. Birds help each other to remove tracking devices

An experiment can always go wrong, especially when the birds’ gang up against you.

These African ticks survived for 8 years without food. Females laid eggs years after the last male had died

These creatures just won't stop ticking.

Balkanatolia: the forgotten ancient battleground where mammals fought for supremacy in Europe

The Balkans and Anatolia once formed a single landmass separated from the rest of Europe, and may have been a major stepping stone in a mammalian invasion from Asia.

Florida is distributing tons of lettuce to save starving manatees

Manatees in Florida are in big trouble: polluted water runoff is causing algae blooms, which affect the seagrass they eat

Every year, locals from the Faroe islands slaughter thousands of dolphins as a tradition. Now it could be banned

Although part of local tradition, the custom has outraged many across the globe.

Koalas are now officially endangered in Australia

The once-thriving marsupial is under serious danger across the country

Dog poop is ruining natural areas around cities and threatening biodiversity

Nutrients from dog waste are overfertilizing the soil across natural areas close to urban centers.

Sea sponges survive in the Arctic by feasting on extinct creatures

There's still so much we don't know about the Arctic Ocean.

How old is your dog? Open-science project is studying how dogs age, and you can join it

Over 32,000 dogs and their owners have already enrolled.

Chimpanzee mother tends her son's wound by applying insects

It's a dazzling display of prosocial behavior among great apes.

UK zoo starts vaccine trials for a deadly elephant virus

It’s a world’s first and it could save lives of many elephants.

Sweden recruits crows to clean up cigarette butts from its streets

Smart crows are cleaning up after stupid humans.

Invasive hammerhead worms are starting to conquer Europe and Africa

They may look kinda cute, but they're a real menace.

LED-equipped fishing nets help protect wildlife from unintentional captures

The fish we want to capture aren't turned away by the lights.

Major aquarium vendor to stop selling fish bowls -- they drive fish mad

A leading French aquarium vendor will no longer produce and sell fish bowls due to concerns about animal welfare.

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