Zoology

Retroviruses in Madagascar Mouse Lemurs Are Diverse and Surprisingly Similar to Those in Polar Bears or Domestic Sheep

Retroviruses in Madagascar Mouse Lemurs Are Diverse and Surprisingly Similar to Those in Polar Bears or Domestic Sheep

A huge variety of indigenous species, including several lemur species, especially the mouse lemurs, make up Madagascar’s distinctive biodiversity. This diversity is also found in…
The Number of Parasitic Mite Bites may Contribute to the Spread of the Virus that Causes Deformed Wings in Honey Bees

The Number of Parasitic Mite Bites may Contribute to the Spread of the Virus that Causes Deformed Wings in Honey Bees

Deformed Wing Virus (DWV) is a common virus in honey bees that affects their wings and reduces their lifespan. The transmission of DWV in honey…
Cross-Species Signaling Pathway Discovery Unveils Parasite Immunity and Development Mysteries

Cross-Species Signaling Pathway Discovery Unveils Parasite Immunity and Development Mysteries

The first inter-species signaling route between an arthropod parasite and host, where substances in the blood of a host animal drive the immunity and development…
Magnetic Field Disturbances may be a Factor in Migratory Bird Mishaps

Magnetic Field Disturbances may be a Factor in Migratory Bird Mishaps

Migrating birds rely on a variety of cues to navigate, including the Earth’s magnetic field. Studies have shown that disturbances in the magnetic field, such…
First Streamlined Non-Avian Theropod Dinosaur to Walk on Two Legs is Known from a Mongolian Fossil

First Streamlined Non-Avian Theropod Dinosaur to Walk on Two Legs is Known from a Mongolian Fossil

The first known instance of a theropod dinosaur that is streamlined and can walk on two legs that is not an avian has been discovered…
Birds with Adventurous Personalities may be Better Able to Adapt to Climate Change

Birds with Adventurous Personalities may be Better Able to Adapt to Climate Change

Red knots, hefty migratory birds, spend the winter in the Wadden Sea, but such places are under strain. Due to human factors including sea level…
An Whole New Method of Designing a Nervous System is Made Possible by the Octopus’ Special Characteristics

An Whole New Method of Designing a Nervous System is Made Possible by the Octopus’ Special Characteristics

Octopuses are invertebrate animals with eight limbs that are more closely related to clams and snails than to humans. Even so, they are capable of…
The Rise of the Mountains and Ancient Climate Change Controlled the Evolution of Asia’s Mammals

The Rise of the Mountains and Ancient Climate Change Controlled the Evolution of Asia’s Mammals

In a recent study published in PNAS, researchers gathered information on more than 3,000 species to demonstrate how geology and climate changes in Asia over…
Temperature and Neighboring Species May Influence the Transmission of Avian Flu in Migratory Birds

Temperature and Neighboring Species May Influence the Transmission of Avian Flu in Migratory Birds

The avian flu outbreaks on farms this Christmas season may make it challenging to find a turkey. The virus may have been introduced to commercial…
Octopuses Caught on Camera Throwing Silt and Shells at Each Other and Around Themselves

Octopuses Caught on Camera Throwing Silt and Shells at Each Other and Around Themselves

According to a study led by Peter Godfrey-Smith at the University of Sydney and colleagues and published on November 9, 2022, in the open-access journal…
Puffer Fish Signal and Communicate With Each Other by Using Non-Toxic Versions of their Well-Known Defense Toxin

Puffer Fish Signal and Communicate With Each Other by Using Non-Toxic Versions of their Well-Known Defense Toxin

Fugu, a prized ingredient in Japanese cuisine, has a poison that can be fatal. A person who consumes puffer fish that has been improperly prepared…
The Evolution of the Brain is Revealed Through a New Map of the Octopus’ Visual System

The Evolution of the Brain is Revealed Through a New Map of the Octopus’ Visual System

The octopus finds it challenging to choose only one trick. It uses jet propulsion to swim, fires inky chemicals at its enemies, and has the…
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