Animals

Dec 14, 2012 04:53 AM EST

New Study Sheds Light on Diversity of Arthropods in Panama Rainforest

A new study shows that Panama's San Lorenzo forest is home to 25,000 species of arthropods, shedding light on the diversity and distribution of these species.

Dec 14, 2012 04:07 AM EST

Rhesus Monkeys Lack Ability to Detect Beat in Music

A new study reveals that rhesus monkeys cannot identify beats in a varying rhythm, suggesting that the ability of beat detection is unique to humans and is absent in nonhuman primates.

Dec 13, 2012 08:07 AM EST

Mussels Inspire Researcher to Create Adhesive Blood Vessel Gel

A scientist has created a gel based on mussels' ability to adhere to objects like rocks and boat hulls.

Dec 13, 2012 07:26 AM EST

Mali's Gourma Elephants Cover Largest Migration Range

Endangered African elephants in the Sahara desert have recorded the largest migration among other elephants, finds a new study.

Dec 13, 2012 06:13 AM EST

New Species of Slow Loris Recognized in Borneo

Scientists have discovered an entirely new species of slow loris primates in the jungles of Borneo.

Dec 12, 2012 07:01 AM EST

Pre-Hatching Environment Influences Lateralization in Cuttlefish

Pre-hatching environment influences lateralization in cuttlefish, finds a new study.

Dec 12, 2012 06:49 AM EST

Male Atlantic Molly Fish Engage in Homosexual Acts to Attract Females

Male Atlantic molly fish indulge in homosexual acts in order to attract females for mating, reveals a new study.

Dec 12, 2012 06:40 AM EST

Sauropods' Large Size Was Due to Nature of Plant Food, Study Says

Sauropod dinosaurs were large in size due to the kind of plant food they ate, a new study finds.

Dec 12, 2012 03:54 AM EST

Isotopes in Feces Shed Light on Gorillas' Diet

Isotopes in feces samples of gorillas may shed light on their diet, a new study finds.

Dec 12, 2012 03:23 AM EST

Nutrients From Fish Help Marine Organisms Thrive

Healthy fish communities contribute more amounts of nutrients to marine ecosystems, playing a significant role in the growth rate of organisms, according to a new study.

With the fish being named as Ethiostoma obama and the lichen being named Caloplaca obamae, the small insect eating lizard has been named as Obamadon.

Dec 11, 2012 04:08 PM EST

Obamadon: Rare Extinct Lizard Name Inspired By President Barack Obama

Obamadon is the new name given to a recently discover ancient, tiny lizards that is the size a boa constrictor, six-foot long iguanas, that lived in the last days of the dinosaurs, according to the Boston Globe.

Dec 11, 2012 01:06 PM EST

Scientists Find Origin of Jersey Red Squirrels

A new genetic study sheds light on the origin of red squirrels in Jersey, an island that is located off the coast of Normandy, France.

Dec 11, 2012 12:34 PM EST

South Africa, Vietnam Sign Deal to Curb Rhino Poaching

In an effort to impede rhino poaching, South Africa, which is home to 85 percent of the African rhino population, has signed a deal with Vietnam, officials said.

Dec 11, 2012 12:30 PM EST