It takes more than two to tango: Microbial communities influence animal sex and reproduction
It is an awkward idea, but a couple’s ability to have kids may partly depend on who else is present.…
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Glimpses of fatherhood found in non-pair-bonding chimps
Although they have no way of identifying their biological fathers, male chimpanzees form intimate bonds with them, a finding that…
Study traces evolution of acoustic communication
Imagine taking a hike through a forest or a stroll through a zoo and not a sound fills the air,…
Animal life thriving around Fukushima
Nearly a decade after the nuclear accident in Fukushima, Japan, researchers from the University of Georgia have found that wildlife…
The mysterious, legendary giant squid’s genome is revealed
How did the monstrous giant squid — reaching school-bus size, with eyes as big as dinner plates and tentacles that…
Newly discovered genetic element adjusts coat color in dogs
Why are Irish Setters so red? Geneticists at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine now have an answer for…
Tailored pet nutrition and premium pet food
The UK has long been a nation of animal lovers. Nevertheless, while we’ve long been aware of the importance of…
Hundreds of novel viruses discovered in insects
New viruses which cause diseases often come from animals. Well-known examples of this are the Zika virus transmitted by mosquitoes,…
Study of cardiac muscles in flies might help you keep your heart young
Researchers may have discovered a way to turn back the clock on aging heart muscles in fruit flies, a development…
eDNA expands species surveys to capture a more complete picture
Tiny bits of DNA collected from waters off the West Coast allowed scientists to identify more species of marine vertebrates…