Survey provides a snapshot of scientific thought on animal emotions and consciousness
The journal Royal Society Open Science published a survey of 100 researchers of animal behavior, providing a unique view of ...
Genes of ancient animal relatives used to grow a mouse: Study reveals hidden history of stem cells
An international team of researchers has achieved an unprecedented milestone: the creation of mouse stem cells capable of ...
This Elephant Uses a Hose to Give Herself a Shower Every Day
In the Berlin Zoo, Mary demonstrated another example of clever elephantine tool use while another animal exhibited a form of ...
Research concentrates on genes that cause tumors in the Meibomian gland
Dr. Cornelia Peterson is dedicated to finding treatments for cancer by researching tumors that develop in Meibomian glands, ...
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A new paradigm in high-speed photoacoustic small animal whole-body imaging
PACT system combines the strengths of optical and ultrasound imaging, presenting a promising alternative to traditional imaging methods. Conventional whole-body PACT approaches, however, were ...
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Ancient ‘terror birds’ were giant apex predators. Suspected new species is among the largest ever known
Analyzing a leg bone from a fossil site in Colombia, scientists have identified a massive “terror bird” that lived about 12 ...
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New insights into racehorse performance reveal the crucial role of ground condition
Unravelling the Speed-Going Relationship, published in the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, has shed light on how turf ...
Study reveals how bats use echolocation and vision to navigate over long distances
Some bats were fitted solely with the ATLAS system, while others were additionally manipulated to assess how their vision, ...
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In Bhutan, a smoked fish tradition helps sustain a vanishing ethnic group
The Oleps, the last remaining hunter-gatherers living within Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, take pride in their ...
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At the Nexus of Environment & Ethology: Considerations for the Role of Environmental Cues in Ethological Research
The impact of environment on the health and welfare of nonhuman animals varies widely depending upon a series of ...