Most of the world’s leopards are endangered and generally, the number of these shy and…
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.
A new paper in Behavioral Ecology, published by Oxford University Press, finds that wild vampire bats…
Chameleons can famously change their colors to camouflage themselves, communicate, and regulate their temperature. Scientists…
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have mapped the entire nuclear genome of a saber-toothed…
Recent years have witnessed a widespread and catastrophic decline in the number of forest elephants…
Meta-analysis by research team from the universities of Bielefeld and Jena shows that in animals,…
Numerous animals may be vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a…
Most wild animals show a suite of predator avoidance behaviors such as vigilance, freezing, and…
Male chimpanzees who lose their mother early in life are less competitive and have fewer…
A new species of freshwater Crustacea has been discovered during an expedition of the desert…
The mystery of why zebras have their characteristic stripes has perplexed researchers for over a…
From shy ferns to idle meerkats and bathing king eiders, the Seventh BMC Ecology Image Competition has…
Mountain gorillas that live in oversized groups may have to limit the number of strong…
A paper published July 7, 2020, in the open access journal PLOS Biology outlines a…
What is important when you choose a home? Space, security, light — or a combination…
Southern elephant seal mothers have only one thing on their minds after weeks marooned on…
“Like a frog stared down by a snake,” goes an old Japanese expression, describing an…
University of Adelaide researchers have found that South Australia’s population of Grey-headed flying foxes, which…