Zoology

A Newly Known Polar Bear Population in Southeast Greenland Provides Insights on the Future of the Species in a Warming Arctic

A Newly Known Polar Bear Population in Southeast Greenland Provides Insights on the Future of the Species in a Warming Arctic

Southeast Greenland is home to a hitherto unrecognized subpopulation of polar bears, according to researchers. The polar bears hunt on the freshwater ice that Greenland’s…
When Invasive Fish are Native to the Area

When Invasive Fish are Native to the Area

Exotic fish are a threat to river ecosystems, but what happens when invasive species are native to a territory and have been introduced into waters…
Research Suggests that Pacific Whiting Skin has Anti-Aging Properties that Prevent Wrinkles

Research Suggests that Pacific Whiting Skin has Anti-Aging Properties that Prevent Wrinkles

According to a recent Oregon State University study, the gelatin in the skin of Pacific whiting, a common fish on the Pacific Coast of North…
The Human Brain and the Octopus Brain Both Possess the Same “Jumping Genes”

The Human Brain and the Octopus Brain Both Possess the Same “Jumping Genes”

The octopus is a remarkable creature with incredible brain complexity and cognitive abilities that are unmatched by other invertebrates. So much so that it resembles…
A Rethink of the Evolution of Insects and Spiders is Prompted by the Discovery of 500-Million-Year-Old Stanleycaris Fossilized Brains

A Rethink of the Evolution of Insects and Spiders is Prompted by the Discovery of 500-Million-Year-Old Stanleycaris Fossilized Brains

The brain and nervous system of Stanleycaris, a marine predator from the Burgess Shale that is 500 million years old, were found in a hoard…
A Tiny Crustacean fills the role of the Sea’s Bees

A Tiny Crustacean fills the role of the Sea’s Bees

It can be difficult to live as a single seaweed along a rocky coastline. Despite the fact that there are plenty of potential mates out…
How Nemo Fits in His Anemone: How Clown Anemonefish Adapt Their Growth to Their Environments is the Subject of a Study

How Nemo Fits in His Anemone: How Clown Anemonefish Adapt Their Growth to Their Environments is the Subject of a Study

Clown anemonefish can manage their growth to match the size of the anemone host, according to research. The stinging tentacles of anemones don’t disturb the…
Over a Thousand Genes from Microbes Are Hiding in Insects, Helping Them Survive

Over a Thousand Genes from Microbes Are Hiding in Insects, Helping Them Survive

Through horizontal gene transfer, microorganisms and plants may have provided insects an evolutionary advantage hundreds of millions of years ago. On July 18, 2022, researchers…
When Warm-Bloodedness Evolved, Mammal Ancestors’ Ear Canal Size Shows

When Warm-Bloodedness Evolved, Mammal Ancestors’ Ear Canal Size Shows

A crucial characteristic of mammals, warm-bloodedness has remained a mystery since its evolution in our ancestors. According to a recent study published in Nature, the…
Giving Raw Meat to Dogs is Linked to an Increase in Bacteria that are Resistant to Antibiotics

Giving Raw Meat to Dogs is Linked to an Increase in Bacteria that are Resistant to Antibiotics

Recent studies have linked germs that are resistant to critically needed antibiotics to the feeding of raw meat to dogs as pets. Dogs fed a…
In an Evolutionary Arms Race, Moths Enlist more Troops

In an Evolutionary Arms Race, Moths Enlist more Troops

A new study finds that ultrasound-producing moths are much more common than previously thought, with three new sound-producing organs, eight new subfamilies, and potentially thousands…
Social Connections Allow Species to Thrive

Social Connections Allow Species to Thrive

The number of interactions between different species increases community diversity, but the mean interaction strength decreases. The interaction capacity hypothesis suggests that interspecies connectance may…
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