Like Humans – New Research Reveals That Wild Horses Live in a Complex, Multilevel Society
The findings reveal that wild horses, just like humans, live in a complex, multilevel society. The organization and even past and future shifts in group…
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A Sense of Order – The Unique Trait That Sets Us Apart From Other Animals
Remembering the order of information is crucial when engaging in dialogues, organizing daily activities, or pursuing education. A recent study in the scientific journal PLOS…
“They Were Everywhere” – Exploding Monkey and Pig Populations Pose Human Disease Risk
Rising numbers of wild pigs and macaque monkeys in Southeast Asia pose risks to native forests and could lead to disease spread among livestock and…
The Hidden Pandemic Time Bomb: Zoonotic Disease Threats Uncovered in the US
A recent study by Harvard Law School and New York University highlights the potential threat of future pandemics from animal industries in the United States….
Decoding Primate Curiosity: New Findings From the Indonesian Rainforest
New research provides unique insight into orangutan reactions to new experiences in the wild. Humans have an innate drive to explore the unknown. When faced…
Scarlet Secrets: Scientists Uncover Ancient Breeding of Scarlet Macaws
According to an analysis of eggshell fragments found at the Old Town archaeological site, scarlet macaws (Ara macao) were being bred in what is now…
Your Pet Could Be at Risk – Beware of Raw Pheasant Dog Food
Researchers examined samples of unprocessed pheasant dog food and found that a significant number of these samples contained elevated levels of lead, which could potentially…
Scientists Discover Striking Similarities Between Chimpanzee and Human Infant Communication
New research suggests that young chimpanzees meld various gestures, sounds, and facial cues in a manner that echoes how communication develops in human infants. The…
Ravens in Prehistory: Scientists Unearth a 30,000-Year-Old Relationship With Humans
Scientists from the University of Tübingen and the Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment examine human-raven relationships. Long before the establishment of the first…
Canine Conundrum – Why Are Dog Breeds With Innate Diseases Popular?
Rather, the focus should be on underscoring that health problems should not be viewed as normal or acceptable traits, as they frequently lead to discomfort…
Survival Is a Disgusting Matter – How Nature Uses Revulsion as a Shield
Scientists unveil multiple animal species’ disease avoidance strategies. Life for all creatures, humans included, would be a lot more straightforward if diseases were as noticeable…
Pet Ownership, Stress, and Loneliness: A Complex Relationship Unveiled During COVID-19
During the pandemic, dog and cat owners reported a closer bond with their pets, however, the relationship between pets and stress or loneliness is complicated….
New Evidence Sheds Light on the Evolutionary Mystery of North American Wolves
A new study, published in the journal Molecular Biology and Evolution by Oxford University Press, sheds light on the evolution of North American wolves, a…
Scientists Have Discovered How Zebra Stripes Work
The University of Bristol researchers have uncovered the reason behind zebra fur being thinly striped and clearly defined. Their findings, published in the Journal of…
Alarming Consequences: Global Warming Increases the Risk of Ectotherm Heat Failure
Global warming may have dire repercussions for ectotherms (cold-blooded animals) on land and in water all across the world. According to recent research, the incidence…
Defying Extinction – Asian Animals Found Thriving Near Humans
Some of Asia’s largest animals, including tigers and elephants, are defying 12,000 years of extinction trends by coexisting with people, according to research led by…
North America’s Rarest Snake Found Dead
The snake was recently spotted for the first time in four years. After a four-year absence, the rarest snake in North America, the Tantilla oolitica…
New DNA Evidence Rewrites Ancient American History
Ancient DNA from an American domesticated horse lends credence to shipwreck folklore. An abandoned Caribbean colony discovered centuries later and a case of mistaken identity…
