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Dogs are no longer livestock for the Chinese government

This could make the consumption of dog meat illegal.

While we quarantine, some animals take to the streets, some get lonely, and a panda may get pregnant

Most don't seem to mind the extra space to roam.

Lockdown spurs pandas to finally mate after a decade

They got some privacy and took advantage of it

China is reopening wet markets, as international pressure mounts against them

‘Shut down those things right away’ says Anthony Fauci.

Coronavirus adds new threat to orangutans in Indonesia

While no cases have been confirmed so far, orangutans share 97% of our DNA so chances of transmission are high.

Want to avoid a pandemic? Ban wildlife trade

The COVID-19 pandemic wasn't just likely -- it was inevitable. To avoid the next one, banning wildlife trade is essential.

Bronx Zoo tiger is the first of its species to be confirmed with COVID-19

I bet it's not thrilled to be first in this case.

Coronavirus has finally made us recognise the illegal wildlife trade is a public health issue

There will be few positives to take from coronavirus. But the global pandemic may yet prove to be an important moment in the attempts to address the illegal wildlife trade. The media has generally concentrated on effects rather than causes, in particular the global implications for public health and economies. But it is also vital […]

Social distancing works – just ask lobsters, ants and vampire bats

Social distancing to combat COVID-19 is profoundly impacting society, leaving many people wondering whether it will actually work. As disease ecologists, we know that nature has an answer. Animals as diverse as monkeys, lobsters, insects, and birds can detect and avoid sick members of their species. Why have so many types of animals evolved such […]

Mice have different facial expression depending on how they feel -- a doorway to the origin of emotions

Like humans, mice also immediately change their facial expression in response to internal emotioanl sates, such as fear, disgust, or pleasure.

Meet Eurythenes plasticus, the new marine species named after plastic

Researchers find new species with plastic in its body.

Climate crisis is making migration harder for nightingales

The iconic birds are evolving shorter winds due to higher temperatures.

How to get started with birding

As we are writing this article, the coronavirus pandemic has spread dramatically throughout the world. We recommend staying home and avoiding travel if at all possible.

Study finds new genetic editing powers in squids

Researchers discover new surprising feature of squids.

How Pablo Ecobar's escaped hippos might actually help the environment

According to the findings, 64% of introduced herbivores are more similar to extinct species than to local native species.

When it comes to narwhal sexual selection, tusk size matters

Narwhal tusks might send an honest signal of sexual quality to females.

As cities quarantine, animals take to the streets

Deers in Japan, fishes in Venice and monkeys in Thailand

Shifting away from monocultures would benefit both wildlife and people

If it benefits both us and the planet, I'm happy.

Gorillas and humans treat their territory the same way, study finds

They defend the center of their land, but generally tolerate other gorillas.

Cats kill up to 10 times more wildlife than natural predators -- so keep them indoors

Domestic cats kill millions of birds and other mammals every year.

Sea turtles are attracted to the smell of plastic like it is food

Researchers were surprised to see loggerhead turtles respond to the odor of marine plastic like it was their favorite food.

Empathetic rats avoid hurting other rats

Humans and rats seem to share the same brain region responsible for empathetic behavior.

3 out of 4 dogs suffer from some form of anxiety, and owners should be more aware of this

The incidence and severity of anxiety disorders varied greatly from breed to breed -- something that owners should be aware of in order to improve their pets' quality of life.

Koalas are facing the threat of extinction after Australia's forest fires, NGO claims

At least 5.000 have died because of the forest fires

Pesticides are affecting baby bees, study shows

Learning ability is impaired due to pesticides exposure.

Beavers to the rescue: An unexpected ally against flooding and pollution

Study finds positive impacts of beavers outweigh costs

The heartbreaking reason why you shouldn't yell at your dog

Dogs really suffer when you scream or punish them, and it affects their mental health.

Predators can learn what food to avoid from watching TV

Seems you can learn some useful tips from watching TV after all.

Primitive bee trapped in 100-million-year-old amber is one of the earliest pollinators

The fossils could tell us more about the changes ancient wasps went through as they evolved into bees.

Ever got a 'phantom sting' while swimming? This might explain it

Jellyfish can sting swimmers and their prey with 'mucus grenades'

Largest turtle that ever lived had a shell with horns

A car-sized turtle may have been the largest to have ever lived.

Wolves regurgitate berries for their pups to eat

It's a berry important task for wolves.

This is the only pink manta ray in the world -- and people are going crazy over it

The ray, named after a beloved character from the Pink Panther movies, may have a genetic mutation that makes its skin color pink.

Bumblebees carry heavy loads in 'economy' flight mode

The heavier the load, the higher their energy efficiency.

Wild grey seals clap underwater to find a mate

If you're horny and you know it clap your... flippers?

Habitat loss and light pollution are driving fireflies extinct

Light pollution is really messing up their romantic life.

Scientists strap controller onto jellyfish, turn it into a super-fast cyborg-jellyfish

The supercharged jellyfish swam up to three times faster than they normally would have.

France bans mass-shredding of live male chicks

Science could make culling obsolete -- saving billions of chick lives every year.

First MRI mapping of a squid's brain reveals surprising complexity

"This the first time modern technology has been used to explore the brain of this amazing animal."

Little owl eats all the mice, grows too fat to fly

She's my spirit animal.

Pollination is now more successful in cities than rural areas

Don't "hurray". This isn't actually good news.

World's first genetically-engineered moths released in the wild

This could revolutionize the field of crop protection.

The Pacific Ocean has become so acidic it's dissolving crab shells

Ocean acidification is threatening the entire marine food chain.

Butterfly wings are alive and double as hi-tech sensors

Nanostructures on the butterfly's wings are especially designed to protect living tissue inside them. This could inspire engineers to design more efficient heat shields.

Drought and human expansion are driving the platypus extinct

One of the world's most unique mammals is heading for extinction.

Tropical sharks are using their fins to walk

It's evolution in the making.

Fossil Friday: oldest-known scorpion was a pioneer of life on dry land

A set of fossils collected 35 years ago belonged to the oldest-known scorpion species to date, a new study reports. The scorpion lived around 437 million years ago and was surprisingly versatile, having the ability to breathe both on land and underwater, the team explains. This fossil helps us make better sense not only of […]

Baby wolves like to play fetch too -- what this says about your dog

Wolves may understand human communication cues, which may help us understand how they evolved into dogs.

Newly-discovered parasitoid wasps in South America can mind-control their victims

Straight-up nightmare fuel.

Our long shadow: humanity places 'intense' pressure on 17,500 species of land vertebrates

With great impact comes great responsibility.

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