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Lake Tesse: How Prehistoric Hunter-Gatherers Transported Fish in Norway
The icy waters of Norway’s mountains conceal compelling stories of human survival. Long before farming…
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How to recognise subtle signs of stress in dogs
A dog does not need to growl or try to escape to show that something is wrong. Out-of-context yawning, quick…
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Wild animals adjust fear to hunting and fishing risk
Wild animals that come across hunters or fishers tend to become more vigilant and devote less time to feeding.
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Humpback Whales Blow Bubble Rings During Friendly Human Encounters
Whales are widely regarded as intelligent animals. They communicate with intricate sounds, move in social…
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COVID-19 Lockdowns Did Not Universally Change Mammal Activity
During the COVID-19 lockdowns, streets were emptied of people, and reports began to emerge of animals…
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Tsavo Lions’ Teeth Reveal New Secrets About the Man-Eaters
Given the opportunity, lions may well chew on the occasional Homo sapiens who wanders unprotected into their…
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What Could Earth After Humans Look Like if Octopuses Take Over?
The prospect of life carrying on across Earth without humans is hard to comprehend. Although our species has…
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Arctic Ringed Seals Face a Double Threat From Warming and Contaminants
A single exceptionally warm year can have a major impact on the wellbeing of Arctic animals. New research…
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Honey Bees Show Remarkable Navigation Skills
Honey bees may appear small and uncomplicated, yet fresh research reveals that these insects navigate with…
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Humans Frighten African Savannah Mammals More Than Lions
With blade-like claws, immense rippling strength, keen eyesight, quick reactions and powerful jaws lined with…
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Humpback Whales: Age Shapes Male Reproductive Success After Recovery
Commercial whaling brought whales close to vanishing from the world’s oceans within living memory. It drove…
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Climate warming makes grey wolves eat more bones, study finds
Grey wolves do not merely alter where they travel as the climate changes. Emerging research indicates that…
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Anolis laevis Rediscovered in Peru After 150 Years
A lizard distinguished by a projecting nose has been rediscovered in Peru after being absent from scientific…
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White Shark Disappearances at Neptune Islands Challenge Killer Whale Fear Theory
When killer whales attacked a great white shark close to South Australia’s Neptune Islands in 2015, the…
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How parrots and finches evolved red and yellow colours
Birds rank among the most vividly coloured animals in the natural world. Yet how did such a striking range of…
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Therapy Dogs Help Students Feel Calmer Regardless of Petting Location
If you have ever visited a university therapy dog session, you will recognise the feeling: an anxious student…
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Ichthyotitan severnensis May Have Been the Largest Marine Reptile Ever
Fragments of bone embedded in ancient rock point to a genuinely colossal leviathan that once ruled the seas.
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Bully cats: the worrying trend bred to resemble American XL bully dogs
Pedigree cat breeding has always attracted controversy, but an emerging fashion for cats bred to resemble…
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Climate Change Reshapes Loggerhead Turtle Reproduction in Cabo Verde
Each year, female sea turtles travel across vast areas of ocean to reach the sandy shores where their lives…
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Killer Whales May Hunt Other Killer Whales
Killer whales are often regarded as the ocean’s supreme predators, sitting at the highest level of the marine…
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Fast-moving animals process visual information in shorter time frames
A dragonfly pursuing prey and a starfish slowly making its way across the seafloor inhabit the same planet…