The mystery of why zebras have their characteristic stripes has perplexed researchers for over a…
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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.
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…
Hunger is likely to be the main driver of stone juggling in otters, new research…
A new green pit viper species of the genus Trimeresurus was discovered during the herpetological…
Showy peacock feathers, extravagant elk antlers, and powerful crayfish claws are just a few examples…
Humans aren’t the only primates who like smelling nice for their dates. In the journal Current…
Lightweight wireless network enables precise mapping of bats’ social networks. To truly understand an animal…
The oldest fossil of a modern bird yet found, dating from the age of dinosaurs,…
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…