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It could help ecologists understand life in forest canopies
There's still time to avoid most of this if we bring down out emissions
They remained in sub-optimal microhabitats even when optimal ones were present
Studying parasites is often overlooked, but they also play important roles in ecosystems.
We're all adapting to living in cities, and animals are no exception.
Each dinosaur evolved very different way to tackle a plant-based diet.
Shining blue light on eggs with male embryos will stop them from hatching in the first place.
Climate change is one of the main drivers of species loss globally. We know more plants and animals will die as heatwaves, bushfires, droughts and other natural disasters worsen. But to date, science has vastly underestimated the true toll climate change and habitat destruction will have on biodiversity. That’s because it has largely neglected to […]
While asleep, the frogs concentrate, or “hide,” their red blood cells in their livers
It’s the first time the disease is found to occur naturally in species other than humans.
Time to use environment friendly coatings on vessels instead of toxic copper paints.
The natural world can sometimes be very gross -- and very efficient.
Governments are trying to create a global treaty to protect biodiversity
These crafty little fellows are not bad at math.
It’s not just people who get road rage -- birds have it too, except it's not their fault.
Death metal fans might just have a new mascot.
A 17,000-year-old canine humerus is cementing the notion that man's best friend originates in Western Europe.
The world's oldest fossilized brain reveals a turning point in the evolution of the nervous system.
While trade wasn't banned, it should now be reduced greatly -- but enforcement is still a problem.
Animal farming is about to go through a technological revolution, but the focus needs to be on animal wellfare too.
They travel around the world due to their big appetite.
More research is needed, but it could be a big discovery.
Shark population is declining fast, and this could make a big difference.
Snuffles, you're having an indoor adventure today.
Japan is far from a good example of how to deal with ivory, but its lessons could be very useful for other countries.
The fluidity of this process is extremely surprising.
Plunge into the Welsh waters to help researchers understand its underwater inhabitants.
At least in one regard, crows can outsmart monkeys.
They can appreciate a good tune just like you or me.
Learning about well-to-do squirrels can help make our own societies more equal.
Whatever it is, it's happening before the bees reach adulthood.
Struggling to save trapped and injured bats, scientists endure Russian shelling and accusations of spreading bioweapons.
This DNA can remain in their fur for long periods of time.
There are many tips both pet owners and veterinarians can implement to smooth the experience
Don't underestimate the birds. Their intelligence levels might surprise you.
Using TurtleSense, you can know when a turtle egg will hatch and even find out if an egg is ever going to hatch or not.
Humans and aye-ayes share a favorite pastime.
Many of their breeding colonies could be affected by the loss of sea ice.
Cats can distinguish and react to your silly babytalk. But they prefer not making a big deal out of it.
It is exactly the wrong moment to propose such a scheme. We now know better.
Disease is shaping how wolves look in North America.
Biology and physics are much more intertwined than meets the eye, and this new study proves it.
Under the right conditions, some large animals can live near humans and avoid extinction, contradicting a popular belief.
The strange behavior, not reported in other birds, helps shearwaters survive strong typhoons.
“Our study adds another reason why dogs are good for us,” the researchers say.
While slowly recovering, humpback whales have been largely targeted by commercial whaling for many years and their recover is fragile.
Killer whales live up to their name -- even great white sharks can't be safe from them.
So, shall we adopt a dog?
At least 15 whales have been found dead in recent days, and micro algae could be to blame
Poultry producers are reporting outbreaks all across the continent.
