Brain size doesn’t guarantee smarter foraging: study challenges long-held theory
Primates, including humans, typically have larger brains than most other mammals.
Scientists have long thought that this difference in brain size is related to diet,...
When to neuter or spay your dog: New guidelines for 40 breeds
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have updated their guidelines on when to neuter or spay 40 popular dog breeds.
Their latest paper in...
Not all exotic species need to be controlled, researcher says
Invasive species often get a bad reputation for harming the environment, but not all of them are harmful.
Ecologist Pim Lemmers argues in his Ph.D....
Your smartphone might be linked to crocodile attacks in Indonesia. Here’s how
What's the connection between your smartphone and crocodile attacks? It's quite straightforward.
Smartphones need tin, which is often mined illegally in Indonesia. When illegal tin...
Scientists uncover 100,000 years of rice evolution: A journey from wild to domesticated
A groundbreaking study has revealed the incredible 100,000-year history of rice evolution from wild plants to domesticated crops.
This research, published in Science, shows how...
New camera tags reveal social lives of Antarctic minke whales
Researchers have conducted one of the first detailed studies of the social and foraging behaviors of Antarctic minke whales using innovative camera tags.
This groundbreaking...
Why so many animals, including our pets, have a third eyelid—yet humans don’t
Our family dog used to have a rather noticeable extra eyelid that became especially apparent when he dozed off, usually upturned on the rug.
This...
Tiger beetles outsmart bats with clever ultrasonic mimicry, shows study
Bats are the main predators of night-flying insects, using echolocation to hunt in the dark.
Many insects, including moths, beetles, crickets, and grasshoppers, have evolved...
Why parrotlets adopt or kill their rivals’ babies
In the bustling world of green-rumped parrotlets, love and competition take center stage, sometimes leading to unexpected behaviors like caring for or even harming...
Scientists unlock the secret language of sperm whales with AI
For centuries, sperm whales have captivated our imagination with their sheer size and mysterious lives deep in the ocean.
Despite advances in whale science, understanding...