Why seagulls don’t want your chips as much as you might think
Have you been to the beach this summer?
I took my daughter there the other day and got her a pasty for lunch.
She was happily...
How dogs understand words using soundboard buttons
If you've come across videos of dogs pressing soundboard buttons to "talk" on social media, you're not alone.
These buttons, which allow pets to communicate...
Cats do grieve, shows study
As we grieve the loss of a pet, we may not be the only ones feeling the pain.
Research is showing that cats who are...
Scientists discover rare whale species during Antarctic expedition
During a recent Antarctic expedition, researchers made an exciting discovery—a rare species of whale known as the Arnoux's beaked whale.
This expedition was part of...
How mosquitoes use body heat to find us
Mosquitoes might seem like nothing more than a minor nuisance, but in many parts of the world, they are a significant health threat.
Species like...
What happens after playing dead?
Have you ever heard the phrase "playing possum"?
It refers to a behavior seen in many animals where they pretend to be dead to avoid...
Sneaky spider tricks fireflies with fake signals to catch more prey
Fireflies are well-known for their glowing flashes, which they use to communicate and attract mates.
Male fireflies of the species Abscondita terminalis create multi-pulse flashes...
Scientists discover new extinct walrus-like mammal in the North Atlantic
A team of paleontologists, led by Dr. Mathieu Boisville from the University of Tsukuba in Japan, has discovered a new species of extinct walrus-like...
Horses are smarter than we thought: Study reveals their clever tricks
Horses are much smarter than we’ve believed, according to new research.
Scientists at Nottingham Trent University have discovered that horses can quickly adapt to challenges...
The banana apocalypse is coming. Can we save our favorite fruit?
Bananas, the popular fruit we enjoy for breakfast, are facing a serious threat that could lead to their extinction.
This danger comes from a disease...