Zoology

Researchers Find the Largest ‘Raptor’ Dinosaurs Lived Millions of Years Before We Previously Thought

Researchers Find the Largest ‘Raptor’ Dinosaurs Lived Millions of Years Before We Previously Thought

Utahraptor is one of the largest raptors discovered so far. It lived during the Early Cretaceous period, approximately 126 million years ago. Utahraptor is going…
There are More Bird and Bat Mortality Near Wind Farms when Certain Species are Migrating Seasonally

There are More Bird and Bat Mortality Near Wind Farms when Certain Species are Migrating Seasonally

According to a study by John D. Lloyd from the Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute of Washington DC, U.S., and colleagues published on May 10, 2023…
Biologists have Discovered Bees to be the Insect World’s Brew Masters

Biologists have Discovered Bees to be the Insect World’s Brew Masters

While bees do convert nectar into honey through enzymatic activity and water evaporation, the process is not similar to the brewing of alcoholic beverages such…
Nature Favors both Large and Small Creatures

Nature Favors both Large and Small Creatures

In nature, organisms use a variety of ecological niches and strategies to survive and reproduce. While it is true that some organisms benefit from being…
Weevils, or Long-nosed Beetles, are Unsung Pollination Heroes

Weevils, or Long-nosed Beetles, are Unsung Pollination Heroes

Weevils, also known as long-nosed beetles, play an important role in ecosystems and can help with pollination in some cases. While they may not receive…
The Causes of Insect Population Decline

The Causes of Insect Population Decline

Insect declines are exacerbated by the destruction and degradation of natural habitats such as forests, wetlands, and grasslands. The availability of suitable habitats for insects…
In Dead Wood, Beetles and their Biodiversity

In Dead Wood, Beetles and their Biodiversity

Wood-boring beetles, in particular, play an important role in the decomposition of dead wood and contribute to the overall biodiversity of forest ecosystems. Deadwood provides…
Climate Change may Affect the Southern Ocean Ecology and Disrupt the Life Cycle of the “Sea Butterfly”

Climate Change may Affect the Southern Ocean Ecology and Disrupt the Life Cycle of the “Sea Butterfly”

One-fourth of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are absorbed by the oceans. As a result of CO2 and saltwater reaction during absorption, ocean pH levels…
Deep-Sea Coral Health is Examined by Scientists Using New Technologies, and Potential New Species are Discovered

Deep-Sea Coral Health is Examined by Scientists Using New Technologies, and Potential New Species are Discovered

Deep-sea corals are a unique and fascinating type of coral that live in the deep ocean, typically at depths below 200 meters (656 feet). Unlike…
Study Discovers That Snowshoe Hares’ Winter Color Switching Timing May Leave Them Exposed to Changing Climates

Study Discovers That Snowshoe Hares’ Winter Color Switching Timing May Leave Them Exposed to Changing Climates

The snowshoe hare, also known as the varying hare or snowshoe rabbit, is a species of hare native to North America. Snowshoe hares have a…
According to a Study, the Evolution of Brontotheres’ Increased Size was Likely Facilitated by Differences in Species Proliferation

According to a Study, the Evolution of Brontotheres’ Increased Size was Likely Facilitated by Differences in Species Proliferation

Researchers from the New York Institute of Technology and the Universidad de Alcalá find that the evolutionarily increased size of brontotheres was probably due to…
Transposable Element Prevalence could Reveal Information about the Global Biodiversity of Mammals

Transposable Element Prevalence could Reveal Information about the Global Biodiversity of Mammals

Transposable elements (TEs) genes, which can change their position within a genome, create or reverse mutations, and thus alter a cell’s genetic identity, have been…
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