Drunk in flight? Some birds may be sipping alcohol daily
Birds that sip nectar or snack on fruit could be getting more than just sugar—they might also be getting a bit of alcohol.
A new...
Scientists discover chimpanzees use stones to make sounds—possibly to communicate
A new five-year study has revealed that wild chimpanzees in West Africa may be using stones to communicate with one another.
This remarkable behavior, documented...
Why and how do ants walk in a perfect line
In the world of ants, order isn’t optional.
These tiny insects live in colonies with millions of others, working together as a team to forage,...
Hidden cotton virus was in U.S. fields for nearly 20 years before discovery
A virus that damages cotton crops has been quietly spreading through U.S. fields for nearly two decades—without anyone noticing.
Scientists once believed the cotton leafroll...
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...