Tag: animals
What were the first animals? The fierce sponge–jelly battle that just won’t end
The question of which animals came first has been a subject of debate for nearly two decades. For…
How zoos are preparing animals for this weekend’s massive winter storm
Zoos Prepare for Winter Storms: Ensuring the Safety of Animals As a massive winter storm approaches the U.S.…
Animals experience joy. Scientists want to measure it
The Evolution of Joy in Non-Human Animals Research has shown that non-human animals, just like humans, experience joy…
‘Bat accelerator’ unlocks new clues to how these animals navigate
Bats are truly remarkable creatures, equipped with a unique ability to navigate through dark forests and caves using…
Why a tool-using cow could change how we see farm animals
Cows are often overlooked when it comes to studying the cognitive capacities of animals. However, a recent study…
Fossil may solve mystery of what one of the weirdest ever animals ate
Hallucigenia, one of the strangest animals of all timeAlamy Revisiting fossils from the 1970s has shed new light…
This Common Blood Pressure Drug Boosts Lifespan And Slows Aging in Animals : ScienceAlert
The Hypertension Drug Rilmenidine Shows Promise in Slowing Aging Recent studies have revealed that the hypertension drug rilmenidine…
4 Dead Cats Found in Freezer, 17 Animals Saved From ‘Unsanitary’ Home
In Canandaigua, New York, two women, Sheila LaFleur and Robin Burr, were charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty after…
People Are Using TikTok to Sell Endangered Animals to Eat
The illegal wildlife trade is a global issue that continues to threaten endangered species. A new study published…
How Animals Form Unlikely Alliances to Keep Predators Away
When it comes to facing danger, many animals seem to have a built-in instinct to collaborate with other…
With 125 Volunteers, Choi + Shine Crochet the 12 Animals of the Chinese Zodiac — Colossal
Hangzhou, a city nestled in the Yangtze River Delta, is known for its intricate network of waterways that…
Sperm’s evolutionary origins go back before multicellular animals
The evolutionary origin of sperm can be traced back to a single-celled ancestor of all living animals. Almost…