Did polar bears once roam Scotland? New fossil evidence sparks debate
New research on ancient bear fossils found in a Highland cave suggests that polar bears may have once lived in Scotland.
Scientists studying bones from...
Dogs use texture, not shape, to recognize objects, study finds
Have you ever wondered how dogs recognize objects?
A new study from Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest reveals that when dogs identify objects, they rely...
AI tool accurately detects heart disease in dogs
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an advanced machine learning algorithm that can accurately detect heart murmurs in dogs.
This breakthrough technology could...
Scientists find Burmese pythons can eat even bigger animals than expected
A recent study published in Reptiles & Amphibians reveals that Burmese pythons can eat much larger prey than scientists previously thought.
This discovery has raised...
Are cats good for our health?
Cats have lived with humans for thousands of years. And long before cat memes and viral TikToks took over the internet, they’ve been comforting...
How to help your cat overcome Megacolon
Cats are experts at hiding discomfort, which is why health problems like megacolon can go unnoticed until they become serious.
Megacolon is a severe form...
Scientists discover one of Earth’s earliest animals in the Australian outback
In the vast Australian outback, beneath the soil of Nilpena Ediacara National Park in South Australia, scientists have uncovered fossils that reveal important clues...
Elephants remember their zookeepers after many years, study finds
It’s often said that elephants never forget, and new research now supports this idea, showing that elephants can remember their zookeepers even after many...
Gazing at your dog can connect your brains, research suggests
It might sound far-fetched, but recent research suggests that dogs' and humans' brains synchronize when they look at each other.
This research, conducted by researchers...
Beware the full moon: Wildlife collisions spike nearly 50% on moonlit roads
The full moon's effect on Earth isn't limited to tides—it may also increase the risk of wildlife-vehicle collisions.
A recent study from Texas A&M University...