Do cats have ‘friends’, or do they always vie for territory? Animal experts weigh...
Domestic cats have been living alongside humans for an estimated 10,000 years, first as rodent control and then as the couch-warmers we know and...
Yellowstone bison now a single, thriving herd after 120 years of conservation
After more than a century of conservation efforts, researchers have discovered that the bison in Yellowstone National Park now form a single, large breeding...
Whales: The ocean’s giant gardeners
Did you know that whales help keep the ocean healthy by spreading nutrients far and wide?
These massive creatures don’t just swim across the seas—they...
Scientists discover mice can act like first responders to help unconscious peers
Humans are not the only ones who help others in need—mice may do it too!
A new study from the Keck School of Medicine at...
Pet-owners with secure relationships with their pets are less depressed
For many people, pets provide unconditional love, companionship and a sense of security. But not all human-pet relationships are beneficial, and some may contribute...
Whale poop: A surprising ocean fertilizer
Whales might have played a much bigger role in ocean life than we ever imagined.
Scientists have discovered that whale poop is rich in iron...
Hawaiian flies evolve super hearing to hunt crickets
Scientists from St. Olaf College and the University of Denver have discovered that a parasitic fly in Hawaii has developed super-sensitive hearing to track...
The best way to get your dog to pay attention, according to science
Struggling to get your dog to follow directions? Scientists have discovered a simple but effective way to grab your pup’s attention—by both pointing at and...
Wolves had enough time to evolve into dogs on their own, study finds
A team of mathematicians and statisticians from three U.S. universities has found strong evidence that wolves had enough time to evolve into dogs without...
Cockatoos like to dunk their noodles in blueberry yogurt
A new study from the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna has found that Goffin’s cockatoos (Cacatua goffiniana) add flavor to their food by dunking...