The Scottish Highlands could soon greet some new residents: a breed of super-beefy wild cattle that have been designed to possess the appearance of aurochs, the untamed ancestor of all …
Giant “Tauros” Cows Based On Extinct Aurochs: Coming Soon To The UK Read More
Some species need more conservation help than others and while this can come in many forms, some species at least have the decency to look grateful in the photo ops. …
Rare “Walking” Fish Has Genome Sequenced For First Time – But It’s Not Happy About It Read More
When it comes to tall birds, your mind probably jumps to the ostrich – or maybe the magnificent chonk that is Pesto the king penguin – but many of the …
What Is The World’s Tallest Flying Bird? Read More
A gathering serving up bear meat in North Carolina turned grizzly last year after the undercooked meat led to what the CDC suspects was an outbreak of parasitic roundworms. As …
Bear Meat Banquet Leads To Suspected Rare Parasitic Worm Outbreak In US Read More
Going trekking into the rainforests of Madagascar sounds like a grand adventure – but for one team of researchers, it has also provided a bountiful discovery. Seven new species of …
Star Trek-Inspired Names For 7 Newly Discovered Frog Species With Unusual Calls Read More
For the first time, scientists have discovered animal life under the seafloor around deep hydrothermal vent systems. The new discovery challenges the old idea that only microbes inhabit the subseafloor …
Rich Ecosystem Of Animal Life Found Under Seafloor At 2,500 Meters Water Depth Read More
With some species reaching 1.8 meters (5.9 feet) in height, the majestic and ancient crane family look like they belong well and truly on the ground. But these gangly creatures …
How Far Can Cranes Fly? Read More
A dog has recently been spotted on top of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Its unclear how the animal reached the top of the structure, nor whether it was rescued …
Dog Seen On Top Of Great Pyramid Of Giza In Bizarre Viral Video Read More
In an oft-cited study published in 2019, a team of researchers reported net population losses of some three billion birds across North America since 1970. Calling it a “staggering decline …
The Main Thing Killing Birds Near Power Lines Isnt Electrocution Read More
It’s easy not to think much about the intelligence of insects. Tiny creatures with even tinier brains—how smart can they be? But as biologists begin to rethink how animals think, …
Butterflies Prove Complex Learning May Be More Common in Insects Than We Thought Read More