Animals

Sep 03, 2012 08:57 AM EDT

Smell of Success: Gene Therapy Restores Smell in Mice

In a first, scientists have reinstated the sense of smell among mice using gene therapy.

A male desert Goby performing an aggressive display.

Sep 02, 2012 02:10 PM EDT

Small Nest-Holding Male Fish Show Aggressive Behavior than Large Fish

A new study suggests that small nest-holding male fish have more aggressive behavior than large ones.

Sep 02, 2012 02:08 PM EDT

Oh Deer! Immune System Becomes Strong in Promiscuous Mice

Promiscuous mice can change their DNA to help boost their immune system, a new study suggests.

Aug 31, 2012 09:06 AM EDT

Southern Elephant Seals’ Choice of Prey Helps Them Hunt in Dark

Bioluminescence helps southern elephant seals in search of their prey in the dark, suggests a new study.

Artist's rendering of Sinocalliopteryx making meals of Confuciusornis, one of the earliest known birds (left), and Sinornithosaurus, a small feathered meat-eater.

Aug 30, 2012 08:56 AM EDT

Raptor-like Predator's Last Meal Gives Clue to Hunting Capabilities

Flightless raptor-like predators Sinocalliopteryx fed on bird-like dinosaurs shedding light on their diet system.

Aug 29, 2012 10:30 AM EDT

Male Snails Carry the Burden of Promiscuous Female [VIDEO]

Male snails raise young ones with most of them not their genetic offspring.

Hairy wood ants will be tagged so as to study how they travel and communicate in their colonies

Aug 24, 2012 07:54 AM EDT

UK Researchers to Track Northern Hairy Wood Ants' Behavior

One thousand northern hairy wood ants will be tagged so as to study how they travel and communicate in their colonies, according to researchers from the University of York.

Aug 23, 2012 07:21 AM EDT

Social Stress in Male Mice Impacts Female Offspring Across Generations

A new study on mice suggests that unstable social life of male mice during adulthood may impact the social behavior of offspring for generations.

Aug 22, 2012 08:08 AM EDT

Slow Growth of Southern Sea Otters

A USGS survey reveals significant increase in sea otter population in California.

Aug 22, 2012 07:59 AM EDT

Chimpanzees Carrying Drug-Resistant Human Bacteria

A new study suggests that chimpanzees in African sanctuaries are carrying human strains of bacteria that are drug-resistant.

Aug 21, 2012 08:11 AM EDT

South Africa May Lose 515 Rhinos By Year End, Warns TRAFFIC

South Africa may lose 515 rhinos by year end due to poaching, warned wildlife trade monitoring network TRAFFIC in their new report released Tuesday.

Aug 20, 2012 05:17 AM EDT

New Species of Owl Discovered in Philippines

A study conducted by the Michigan State University states that two new species of owl have been discovered in Philippines.

Aug 18, 2012 04:19 AM EDT

New Spider Family With Claws Discovered by Amateur Cave Explorers

A new family of spiders with claws have been discovered by a group of amateur cave explores while on an expedition in Siskiyou Mountains of Southern Oregon.