How to help your cat overcome Megacolon
Cats are experts at hiding discomfort, which is why health problems like megacolon can go unnoticed until they become serious.
Megacolon is a severe form...
Scientists discover one of Earth’s earliest animals in the Australian outback
In the vast Australian outback, beneath the soil of Nilpena Ediacara National Park in South Australia, scientists have uncovered fossils that reveal important clues...
Elephants remember their zookeepers after many years, study finds
It’s often said that elephants never forget, and new research now supports this idea, showing that elephants can remember their zookeepers even after many...
Gazing at your dog can connect your brains, research suggests
It might sound far-fetched, but recent research suggests that dogs' and humans' brains synchronize when they look at each other.
This research, conducted by researchers...
Beware the full moon: Wildlife collisions spike nearly 50% on moonlit roads
The full moon's effect on Earth isn't limited to tides—it may also increase the risk of wildlife-vehicle collisions.
A recent study from Texas A&M University...
Scientists discover geckos’ hidden “sixth sense” for detecting vibrations
Scientists at the University of Maryland have found that geckos have an unusual way of sensing vibrations that is changing what we know about...
Scientists develop first banana plant resistant to two major diseases
Researchers have successfully developed a banana plant resistant to two of the most harmful diseases affecting bananas: fusarium tropical race 4 (TR4) and black...
‘Vegetarian’ possums eat meat when the weather’s cold
When dead animals are left lying around in nature, who takes advantage of the free feed—carnivores or herbivores? The answer may surprise you.
In Australia,...
How tiny shrews achieve an astonishing 1,020 beats per minute
The tiny shrew holds a remarkable record with a resting heart rate of up to 1,020 beats per minute, which is around 17 beats...
Amazing ‘scuba-diving’ lizards use air bubbles to breathe underwater and escape predators
In a fascinating discovery, scientists have found that a species of small, semi-aquatic lizard from Costa Rica has developed a unique way to survive...