Godly proportions for rare jade Scolopendra named after local gods, one of the largest arthropods…
Browsing: Zoology
Zoology is the branch of biology that focuses on the study of animals, exploring their physiology, behavior, evolution, and interactions with ecosystems. From microscopic organisms to the largest mammals, zoologists seek to understand the diversity of animal life, uncovering insights into development, genetics, adaptation, and conservation. Research in zoology not only reveals the complexities of different species but also sheds light on broader ecological patterns and the impacts of environmental change. New discoveries in the field continually deepen our understanding of life on Earth and inform efforts to protect vulnerable wildlife.
New research confirms that island animals commonly evolve into giants or dwarfs, supporting the island…
The Chest Beats Given by Adult Male Gorillas Reliably Indicate Their Body Size Gorillas usually…
Recordings of owls’ screeches used to help tell species apart. The Amazon rainforest is teeming…
The risk is low that scientists could pass coronavirus to North American bats during winter…
Giant Mihirung Birds Had Massive Skulls but Tiny Brains The largest flightless bird ever to…
Scientists found that many marine animals swim in circles, possibly to find food, attract mates,…
Duke Lemur Center recreates the seasonal swings of native habitat, helping to unlock the secrets…
Scientists have found that the venomous spider P. boliviensis is actually two species, correcting misidentifications…
Forager ants do it, vampire bats do it, guppies do it, and mandrills do it.…
A new large-scale study uncovers recent genetic connectivity between chimpanzee subspecies despite past isolation events.…
Koala retrovirus (KoRV) is an active, inherited virus that disrupts gene function and is linked…
Chimpanzees and humans “overlap” in their use of forests and even villages, new research shows.…
Research shows for the first time, how birds displaced beyond their normal migratory route are…
Lemurs Show There’s No Single Formula for Lasting Love Humans aren’t the only mammals that…
Captive elephants aren’t as fat as assumed, and too little fat may harm fertility. When…
Scientists have identified a fifth, never-before-seen mode of snake movement—lasso locomotion—used by brown tree snakes…
A New Way for Snakes to Climb A team of researchers from Colorado State University…