Friend or foe? Fun facts about sharks
Sharks often get a bad rap, even though most species are harmless to humans, says Katherine Maslenikov, manager of the UW Fish Collection at...
Hundreds of sharks and rays tangled in plastic waste
Hundreds of sharks and rays have become tangled in plastic waste in the world's oceans, new research shows.
University of Exeter scientists scoured existing published...
Climbing the social ladder is a ruff business for dogs, study shows
Climbing the social ladder is a ruff business for dogs, new research shows.
Top dogs in a pack are known to assert their dominance, but...
Wind can prevent seabirds accessing their most important habitat
We marvel at flying animals because it seems like they can access anywhere, but a recent study has revealed that wind can prevent seabirds...
How in times of trouble animals also stand together
Faced with potential violence from rival factions, dwarf mongoose groupmates pull together and behave more co-operatively, according to recent study
Conflict between rival groups is...
Dogs have evolved new muscles around the eyes to better communicate with humans, says...
Dogs have evolved new muscles around the eyes to better communicate with humans.
New research comparing the anatomy and behavior of dogs and wolves suggests...
What drives Yellowstone’s massive elk migrations
Yellowstone’s migrating elk use climate cues, like melting snow and greening grasses, to decide when to migrate.
Every spring, tens of thousands of elk follow...
Scientists find why deep-sea dragonfish has transparent teeth
A team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego have discovered what's responsible for making the teeth of the deep-sea dragonfish...
Scientists show chimpanzees catch and eat crabs for the first time
Chimpanzees have a mainly vegetarian diet, but do occasionally eat meat.
Researchers at the University of Zurich have now shown for the first time...
Wild boars, hunting dogs and hunters carry tick-borne bacteria
Rickettsia bacteria cause a number of human and animal infections, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Now, researchers reporting in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases have for...