Why squirrels are everywhere and raccoons are rare
If you've ever noticed that some animals seem to be everywhere—like squirrels—while others, like raccoons or foxes, are much harder to find, you're not...
New study reveals ice age animals’ survival secrets from 2.6 million years ago
A new study has revealed when and how animals like the woolly mammoth, musk ox, and arctic fox developed special adaptations to survive the...
Scientists discover cats and dogs have evolved baby faces in surprising similar ways
In a surprising new study, scientists have found that some cats and dogs have evolved to look unusually alike—despite being very different animals.
These similarities...
Scientists discover the genetic secret behind why orange cats are orange
Scientists have finally uncovered the secret behind why some cats have that beautiful orange fur.
In a recent study, researchers at Stanford Medicine identified a...
Chimpanzees use medicinal leaves to treat their own wounds—and each other’s too
Chimpanzees living in Uganda's Budongo Forest are showing signs of remarkable medical knowledge, not just for themselves but for others in their group as...
How 30 tree species dominate the world’s largest Savanna
The Cerrado, stretching across 2 million square kilometers of Brazil, is the largest and most diverse savanna in the world.
It’s often overshadowed by the...
Why do some mammals live longer? The secret lies in brain size and immune...
Have you ever wondered why cats tend to live longer than dogs, or why whales can live for over a century while mice barely...
Scientists discover safe, effective way to end termite infestations
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered a new chemical treatment that could be a game-changer for battling drywood termites.
These pests, known...
Why some mammals glow under UV light
Researchers at James Cook University (JCU) have been investigating why some Australian mammals glow under ultraviolet (UV) light.
Led by researcher Linda Reinhold, the team...
Scientists create eco-friendly 3D printing resin from plants
Researchers in Spain have made an exciting breakthrough in sustainable 3D printing.
A team from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech (UPC) and the Institute of...