The Language of Giants: Infrasonic Communication Among Male Elephants
Male elephants in Etosha National Park, Namibia, use “let’s go” rumbles to coordinate group departures, a complex vocal behavior previously attributed only to females. This…
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See How Scientists Track Polar Bears With Groundbreaking “Burr on Fur” Tags
New “burr on fur” tracking devices provide enhanced monitoring of subadult and adult male polar bears, presenting a less invasive alternative to traditional collars and…
Researchers Unveil Natural Solution to Australia’s $280 Million Sheep Problem
Study reveals heath goannas, a species of giant lizard, could save the Australian sheep industry millions by managing blowfly populations better than invasive species, underscoring…
The Gray Wolf Effect: How Predator Loss Is Rewriting America’s Ecosystems
A new study finds that the absence of gray wolves in western US ecosystems has significant ecological impacts, particularly on plant and animal communities. The…
Popular Theory Debunked: Scientists Identify Unexpected Drivers Behind Giraffes’ Long Necks
Penn State research indicates that female giraffes’ long necks, crucial for accessing deep-set leaves, might drive their evolution, highlighting the need for conservation efforts. Why…
Orcas’ One-Breath Mystery – Marine Biologists Confirm Longstanding Hypothesis
Research shows that killer whales take just one breath between short, shallow dives, with findings aiding in the conservation by estimating their daily fish requirements….
Hidden Art in Nature: Newly Discovered Lizard Species Resembles Van Gogh’s Famous Painting “The Starry Night”
You’ve probably seen nature depicted in art, but how often do you see an artwork hiding in nature? When they saw the back of a…
Orangutan Heals Own Wound With Medicinal Plant: First Ever Evidence of Self-Treatment
A wild orangutan was seen treating a wound with a plant known for its medicinal qualities, marking the first such observation in a wild animal….
New Global Study Confirms: Conservation Actually Works
A comprehensive meta-analysis examines the success of various conservation interventions globally and across different time periods. A recent study recently published in the journal Science…
Spotted Royalty: How Wild Is the Bengal Cat Genome?
Bengal cats, popular for their unique and exotic looks, resulted from crossbreeding domestic cats with Asian leopard cats. Research has shown that their distinctive features…
Shattering Myths: Bengal Cats’ Wild Appearance From Domestic DNA
Researchers studied hundreds of Bengal cats to uncover the genetic origins of their leopard-like patterns and found that their appearance stems largely from domesticated cats….
When Day Turns to Night: What Animals Do During a Total Solar Eclipse
A unique study during the total solar eclipse will analyze behavioral responses of selected animals, exploring evolutionary influences on their reaction to abrupt light changes….
Watch: The First Documented Coral Snake Food Heist in the Wild
Two red-tailed coral snakes were seen engaging in a battle over a caecilian, marking the first recorded instance of kleptoparasitism in the wild among the…
Wild Data: How Animal Sensors Revolutionize Earth Observations
Researchers are leveraging troves of data collected by animal-borne sensors to complement satellite observations, expand weather measurements, and better understand wildlife ecology in a changing…
Climate Change and Wild Turkeys: New Study Overturns Conventional Wisdom
A recent research study has discovered that rainfall during the nesting season does not impact the breeding success of wild turkeys, challenging the commonly held…
Near-100% Fatality Rate – The Most Devastating Viral Disease You Have Never Heard Of
African Swine Fever is causing widespread devastation in the forests and communities of Borneo. A virulent and highly infectious virus is rapidly spreading among domestic…
Megafauna Impact Theory: A Paradigm Shift in Ecosystem Dynamics
A new meta-analysis across six continents establishes that large wild herbivores affect ecosystems in numerous important ways, from soils to vegetation to smaller animals, and…
Remarkable Evolutionary Paradox Uncovered: The Ruff’s Mysterious Mating Supergene
In the colorful world of avian courtship, the ruff (Calidris pugnax) is in a league of its own. These medium-sized sandpipers breed in the marshes…