Aromatic Amines in Pet Urine and Feces Could Be a Sign of Human Health Risks
According to a new study, dogs and cats may be exposed to a potentially dangerous collection of chemicals in their homes, with their finding in…
Plants and Animals
Impact of a Mound-building Bird on the Australian Ecology
The earthen heaps formed by a chicken-like bird in Australia aren’t simply egg incubators; they may also be important for the delivery of essential nutrients…
Jumping Spider Decorates Its Nest with Bark to Create Cloak of Invisibility
Hunters gain an advantage if they can remain undiscovered by their prey until it’s too late, and camouflage is an excellent strategy to do so.…
How Boas Avoid Suffocating While Crushing Prey to Death Revealed
Snakes like the boa constrictor are known for squeezing the life out of their prey, but how can they avoid suffocating themselves while crushing something…
Arctic Deep-sea Sponges Survive by Feeding on Ancient Creatures
A feast of the dead is taking place in the chilly, dark depths of the Arctic Ocean. Marine sponges may not appear to be very…
Rhesus Monkeys have the Ability to Detect their Own Heartbeat
Rhesus monkeys can adapt to a wide range of climates and environments. Their natural diet comprises of fruits, seeds, roots, plants, and insects, but in…
Orangutan’s Vocabularies Are Shaped By Socializing With Others, Just Like Humans
Apes’ vocabularies change when they hang out, much like humans’, and it only takes one social contact to develop these creatures’ individual “vocal personalities.” That’s…
The Gut Bacteria of a Giant Panda Help it Stay Chubby on a Bamboo Diet
Even though the big panda only eats fibrous bamboo, it manages to keep fat and healthy. Researchers report in the journal Cell Reports that changes…
A New Study Uses Genetic Testing to Determine the Parentage, Age, and Survival of North Atlantic Right Whales
A new study sponsored by the New England Aquarium sheds light on the survival, development rates, and life history of North Atlantic right whale calfs,…
Only Two Northern White Rhinos Remain – Artificial Egg Breakthrough Could Save Species
In an attempt to rescue the highly endangered northern white rhinoceros from extinction, scientists are one step closer to making artificial rhino eggs. Researchers from…
Fanged Skull of an Ancient Predatory Whale Found In Peru’s Ocucaje Desert
Whale, predator, and desert aren’t exactly terms you’d expect to see in the same phrase, but when you consider that the lethal sea creature in…
Face of Stone Age Woman Reconstructed With 4,000-Year-Old Skull Found In Sweden
A 4,000-year-old skull discovered in a stone-lined burial deep in the Swedish woodlands has aided in the reconstruction of a Stone Age woman’s face. Oscar…
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