Bumble bees demonstrated an unexpected ability to solve a novel object-based challenge without training. A…
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Animal sciences is an interdisciplinary field of study focused on the biology, care, and management of animals, particularly those that are domesticated for agricultural purposes. This field encompasses various aspects including genetics, nutrition, physiology, reproduction, behavior, and health of animals such as livestock, poultry, and companion animals. Researchers and professionals in animal sciences work to improve animal breeding practices, enhance animal welfare, develop sustainable livestock production systems, and ensure the safety and quality of animal-derived products like meat, milk, and eggs. The field also addresses issues related to animal conservation, wildlife management, and the impact of animal agriculture on the environment. Advancements in animal sciences contribute to food security, economic development, and the overall well-being of animals and humans alike.
New research shows that wildlife reacts differently to human presence than to human-made landscapes. For…
Plant-derived phytochemicals support lasting pig growth and gut health, outperforming antibiotics over time. Efforts to…
Zoo penguins live longer but age faster, suggesting that comfort and abundance can harm long-term…
Four tarantulas discovered in Arabia and Africa form a new genus, Satyrex, distinguished by males…
Humans are often described as “super-predators,” but wildlife may not respond to us as uniformly…
Research-backed adoption of high-oleic soybeans is improving milk quality and lowering costs for Michigan dairy…
Analysis of information from nearly 50,000 dog owners shows that pets given CBD supplements are…
A new study published in Science shows that chimpanzees are capable of rationally revising their…
A federally funded study led by biologists at Brown University has revealed that the diets…
A new method shows fish can learn and strategize in their natural habitats, challenging long-held…
Wild orangutans use multi-layered recursive vocal patterns that vary with danger, challenging the idea that…
Cameras on a remote island captured how a novel social tradition originated and spread. Off…
Scientists have uncovered compelling evidence of long-term, reciprocal helping behavior among African starlings, challenging long-held…
Ronan, a sea lion, is the only known non-human mammal capable of precise beat-keeping. This…
Data collected on juvenile and adult fringe-lipped bats provide the first insights into how eavesdropping…
When they emerge at night in large numbers, bats avoid colliding with each other by…
Bonobos form vocal combinations that reflect structured meaning, suggesting language-like traits evolved millions of years…