Animal news, with the source on every story (Page 3)
Pets
Ancient hairless dog mummies discovered in Peru
Excavations at a pre-Inca coastal site reveal mummified remains and burials showing the complex lives and diets of native hairless canines.
ScienceDaily · · 2 min read
Wild mammals
Scavengers select carcass parts by nutrition, not chance
New research shows dingoes and eagles target fat-rich areas first, shifting diets seasonally like diners at a selective buffet rather than random feeders.
Phys.org · · 2 min read
Ocean life
Mantis shrimp visual pigments act as reversible switches
A study reveals that marine crustaceans possess self-resetting pigments capable of detecting far-red light under shifting underwater conditions.
Phys.org · · 2 min read
Birds
Tracking tools and fishing bans offer hope for puffins
Rising ocean temperatures and severe winter storms threaten seabird populations across the Atlantic, but conservationists see paths toward recovery.
The Guardian · · 2 min read
Insects and pollinators
Honeybees aggressively push wild pollinators off flowers
A British study shows rising hive numbers drive managed bees to physically chase away bumblebees and hoverflies as nectar supplies dwindle in the heat.
The Guardian · · 1 min read
Birds
Castle Espie transfers captive birds to other UK reserves
Rising expenses, bird flu outbreaks, and new border checks prompted the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust to move its collection and refocus the reserve.
BBC News · · 1 min read
Wild mammals
Pine marten damages thatched roof in Angus glen
A tradesperson restoring a roundhouse near the Cairngorms discovered an exploratory hole left by a mustelid living in the Scottish glen.
The Guardian · · 2 min read
Birds
Research sheds light on New Zealand forest penguins
Long-term monitoring in Fiordland reveals that elusive crested penguins nest alone in dense woods and undertake massive oceanic journeys to feed.
The Guardian · · 2 min read
Insects and pollinators
Bogong moth swarms appear on Australian weather radar
Massive insect flights moving across eastern Australia are generating weather echoes normally caused by precipitation as the animals head toward the Alps.
The Guardian · · 2 min read
Insects and pollinators
Essential oil sprays fail to control cockroach nests
A University of Kentucky study finds botanical sprays quickly eliminate individual roaches upon contact but fail to eradicate hidden indoor infestations.
Phys.org · · 2 min read
Ocean life
Dogfish blood reveals unexpected hormone
Canadian scientists discovered traces of cortisol in spiny dogfish sharks, challenging decades of biological assumptions about marine predators.
Phys.org · · 1 min read
Ocean life
Ancient jellyfish show repeated genetic evolution
A genetic study of distant jellyfish lineages shows that identical molecular changes happen far more frequently in nature than scientists previously assumed.
Phys.org · · 1 min read
Reptiles and amphibians
Gaps in global trade laws imperil rare reptiles
Experts urge stricter import tracking and pet lists as widespread legal oversights enable traffickers to launder wild creatures into European markets.
Mongabay · · 2 min read
Wild mammals
New book highlights decades of big cat conservation
Wildlife photographer Steve Winter and journalist Sharon Guynup released a new volume showcasing their years tracking wild felines.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
Ocean life
Trapped shark in South Korea draws crowds
An endangered dusky shark stuck in a Busan canal has captured global attention while sparking discussions about warming ocean waters.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
Birds
New initiative launched to protect vultures in Chad
Efforts led by Sahara Conservation seek to combat illegal poisoning and wildlife trafficking to preserve declining raptor populations across the country.
Mongabay · · 2 min read
Ocean life
Seagrass fish provide vital nutrients for coastal diets
A study in East Africa shows that meadow-dwelling species provide higher concentrations of essential minerals and fatty acids than nearby coral reef catches.
Mongabay · · 1 min read
Ocean life
Toxic bloom kills thousands of Australian sharks and rays
A deadly marine event off South Australia wiped out over 8,000 elasmobranchs, threatening endemic species and disrupting local coastal ecosystems.
The Guardian · · 2 min read