Animals

Nov 02, 2012 08:23 AM EDT

Asian Elephant Imitates Human Voice

An Asian male elephant in Korea is surprising everybody with his ability to mimic the human voice.

Nov 01, 2012 08:32 AM EDT

Testosterone Linked to Song Behavior in Tropical Birds

Researchers have discovered that the female African white-browed sparrow weavers can sing the male-typical solo song via an increase in testosterone hormones.

Oct 31, 2012 08:27 AM EDT

Fossils Shed Light on Evolution of Flying Fish

Discovery of new fossils in southern China suggests that the first flying fish may have evolved to escape from predators, say researchers.

Oct 31, 2012 08:26 AM EDT

Nine Attractive New Species of Tarantulas are Under Threat of Being Wiped Out

Nine new species of tree-dwelling arboreal tarantulas have been discovered in Central and Eastern Brazil, which also include four of the smallest species ever recorded.

Oct 30, 2012 08:38 AM EDT

Antarctic Leopard Seals Switch Diet to Survive

A new study sheds light on how Antarctic leopard seals consume smaller prey.

Oct 30, 2012 08:38 AM EDT

Camera Traps Show First Evidence of Pallas's Cat in Bhutan

An elusive Pallas’s cat has been captured on camera for the first time in Bhutan’s Wangchuck Centennial Park (WCP), according to reports from World Wildlife Fund.

Oct 30, 2012 08:35 AM EDT

Fossilized Turtles from Jurassic Era Discovered in China

Paleontologists have discovered fossilized turtles from the Jurassic era in China’s northwest province of Xinjiang.

Oct 29, 2012 08:18 AM EDT

Grid Cells in Monkeys Opens Path to Treat Neurodegenerative Diseases in Humans

For the first time, scientists have detected grid cells in primates while performing visual memory task.

Oct 28, 2012 02:12 PM EDT

Hermit Crabs Meet to Kick Out Neighbors from Shells

Social interaction is commonly found in animals in order to protect their own from predator attack or to grab attention from the females for mating. It also helps animals to capture bigger prey.