Why can’t we just tow stranded whales and dolphins back out to sea
On Tuesday night, a pod of almost 100 long-finned pilot whales stranded itself on a beach on Western Australia's south coast.
Over the course of...
This living fossil thrived in Switzerland after mass extinction, shows study
Scientists have found that coelacanths, a type of strange fish known as a "living fossil," thrived in Switzerland following a mass extinction event about...
When did the first animals appear on Earth?
Understanding when the first animals arrived on Earth is a bit like trying to find a small needle in a huge, ancient haystack.
Scientists have...
Why does my cat pee on the rug? Are they trying to tell me...
As cat researchers, one of the most common complaints we hear is: "My cat is a jerk! Whenever I do something he doesn't like,...
Scientists find a tiny fish that defy volunteer’s dilemma
Scientists at the University of Exeter have made a fascinating discovery about Trinidadian guppies, tiny fish known for their colorful appearance.
These guppies have challenged...
How could mushrooms live for hundreds of years without getting cancer
When it comes to cancer, you'd think animals like elephants that live long and have many cell divisions would have a higher risk than...
Why there are no kangaroos in Bali and no tigers in Australia
Have you ever wondered why certain animals can only be found in specific regions?
The Wallace Line is a fascinating invisible boundary that separates the...
How dog breeds differ in pain sensitivity and how it can fool even vets
Do you ever wonder how sensitive your dog is to pain?
Turns out, a dog's breed can make a difference, but the perceived pain sensitivity...
The super sniffer: How your cat’s nose outsmells all others
Have you ever wondered how your cat can sniff out a tin of tuna from the other side of the house?
Or how it always...
Your backyard hummingbirds drink alcohol too, shows study
Did you know that your backyard hummingbird feeder is more than just a source of sweet nectar for these tiny birds?
It turns out that...