The oldest fossil of a modern bird yet found, dating from the age of dinosaurs,…
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.
Stories of unique and sentient interactions between elephants and their dead are a familiar part…
How do female insects manage to keep the sperm fresh for months after mating? This…
In December 2019 the team of scientists and conservationists repeated the egg collection from the…
The aquatic larvae of the net-winged midge have the unique ability to move around at…
Duke student Peishu Li ’19 remembers the first time he saw a baby panda being…
Glacier National Park’s iconic mountain goats seek out vanishing snow patches where they cool and…
Artificial light influences the behavior of many nocturnal animals such as bats, which are very…
Researchers from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and ZSL (Zoological Society of London) have…
Scientists at the California Academy of Sciences Describe 71 New Species in 2019 From geckos…
Sheep and dog bones can be whittled into orthopedic pins that stabilize pigeons’ fractured wings,…
First-ever photos and footage of silver-backed chevrotain confirm the first rediscovery of lost mammal on…
The fish made famous in Finding Nemo can see ultraviolet (UV) light and may use…
Published today in Scientific Reports scientists hope their method will provide a blueprint to create…
Flexible jaws may help wombats better survive in a changing world by adapting to climate…
Vampire bats that share food and groom each other in captivity are more likely to…
While monitoring of cryptic and elusive tiny creatures, such as pygmy seahorses that measure only…
University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Brazilian institute researchers record top avian noisemaker. Biologist Jeff Podos…