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Published In paleontology, correct names are keys to accurate study



When the skeletal remains of a giant ground sloth were first unearthed in 1796, the discovery marked...
Published Meerkat chit-chat



Researchers unravel the vocal interactions of meerkat groups and show they use two different types o...
Published Fish in schools have an easier time swimming in rough waters



Swimming through turbulent water is easier for schooling fish compared to solitary swimmers, accordi...
Published Soaring birds use their lungs to modify mechanics of flight



An air-filled sac within the birds' lungs is believed to increase the force the birds use to power f...
Published Eating small fish whole can prolong life expectancy, a Japanese study finds



A new study has found evidence linking the intake of whole-sized small fish with a reduced risk of a...
Published Modeling tree masting



The effects of a phenomenon called tree masting on ecosystems and food webs can be better understood...
Published Novel virus identified in zebrafish from the pet trade causes disease in laboratory fish



Zebrafish in the pet trade are asymptomatic carriers of previously undescribed microbes, including a...
Published 'Lost' birds list will aid in protecting species



A group of scientists has released the first comprehensive list of birds that haven't been documente...
Published Insecticides contributed to loss of butterflies across American Midwest, study finds



Insecticide use is a major factor causing a decrease in the size and diversity of butterfly populati...
Published Hens blush when they are scared or excited, study finds



Hens fluff their head feathers and blush to express different emotions and levels of excitement, acc...
Published Starting small and simple -- key to success for evolution of mammals - Starting Small and Simple: The Key to Success for the Evolution of Mammals



The ancestors of modern mammals managed to evolve into one of the most successful animal lineages -- ...
Published Bumblebees learn new 'trends' in their behavior by watching and learning - Bumblebees Learn New 'Trends' in Their Behavior by Watching and Learning


A new study has shown that bumblebees pick up new 'trends' in their behavior by watching and learnin...
Published Male California sea lions are becoming bigger and better fighters as their population rebounds - Male California Sea Lions are Becoming Bigger and Better Fighters as Their Population Rebounds



California sea lions have managed to maintain -- and, in the case of males, increase -- their averag...
Published Cold is beneficial for healthy aging, at least in animals - Cold is Beneficial for Healthy Aging, at Least in Animals



A lower body temperature is one of the most effective mechanisms to prolong the lifespan of animals. ...
Published Lab-grown fat could give cultured meat real flavor and texture - Lab-Grown Fat: The Key to Unlocking the Flavor and Texture of Cultured Meat



Researchers have successfully bulk-produced fat tissue in the lab that has a similar texture and mak...
Published Gloss is less effective camouflage in beetles compared to matte, according to latest study - Gloss is Less Effective Camouflage in Beetles Compared to Matte, According to Latest Study



Heliconius butterflies' brains grew as they adopted novel foraging behaviors, scientists have found....
Published Can cities make room for woodpeckers? - Can Cities Make Room for Woodpeckers?



Researchers are deploying the latest mapping techniques to identify the most important suburban habi...
Published Finding the genes that help kingfishers dive without hurting their brains



Scientists studied the genomes of 30 kingfisher species to try to identify the genes that allow king...
Published Killer whales' diet more important than location for pollutant exposure



Both elegant and fierce, killer whales are some of the oceans' top predators, but even they can be e...
Published Small dietary changes can cut your carbon footprint by 25%



New research provides compelling evidence that partially substituting animal with plant protein food ...