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2 months ago
Pets

Week in wildlife: a flying zebra, chilling pelicans and a ghost elephant

A lone male elephant sighting in Senegal showcases the species' rarity.
Emperor penguins are declining rapidly, potentially facing extinction by 2100.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Chicago Bears

Homeowners find black bear sitting on kitchen stove after crashing through ceiling

A black bear was found sitting on a kitchen stove in a Kentucky home after falling through the ceiling.
Chicago Bears
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Homeowners find black bear sitting on kitchen stove after crashing through ceiling

A black bear was found sitting on a kitchen stove in a Kentucky home after falling through the ceiling.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Week in wildlife: A wild elephant, a playful dolphin and fighting zebras

Nature continues to surprise and delight with unique wildlife interactions worldwide.
fromMail Online
1 week ago

What the dolphin who swam with a family in Dorset was REALLY doing

A bottlenose dolphin engaged playfully with a family during their morning swim, showcasing its curiosity and desire to connect.
Science
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

The Brief Adventures of Wavy Dave | Defector

Wavy Dave is a 3D-printed fiddler crab designed to wave his oversized claw and attract mates in natural habitats.
#cockatoos
#sea-lion-attack
#hawks
#cats
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Pets

'She missed being outside on the pavement': Cat owners are buying concrete slabs for their pets, thanks to TikTok

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Pets

'She missed being outside on the pavement': Cat owners are buying concrete slabs for their pets, thanks to TikTok

Philosophy
fromAeon
2 weeks ago

In a changing world, nests remain a site of safety and nurture | Aeon Essays

Nesting in the animal world plays a crucial role in survival, showcasing behaviors adapted to ensure the thriving of offspring.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Parenthood review one of the crabs in David Attenborough's new naturefest is like a 1940s movie villain

The narrative of wildlife documentaries often begins with sweeping shots of the African savannah, establishing a familiar, bittersweet cycle of life and death among species.
Digital life
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Researchers find that songbirds sometimes get 'divorced'

"I think more and more we are really understanding the extent to which social behavior influences animals' lives," says Adelaide Abraham, a PhD student at the University of Oxford and first author of the study. "It's hugely, hugely important."
Science
#dogs
fromAeon
1 month ago

When is enjoying funny animal videos not anthropomorphism? | Aeon Essays

Animal videos often misrepresent emotions, leading to misinterpretation of animals' true feelings and behaviors.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Zoologist captures the first EVER documented sloth fart on camera

The clip shared on Instagram by zoologist and author Lucy Cooke and wildlife veterinarian Andrés Sáenz Bräutigam proves definitively that these adorable animals are just as gassy as any other mammal.
Humor
Science
fromKqed
3 months ago

These Spiders Hook Up With Enormous Jaws | KQED

Male spiders risk their lives during mating to avoid being eaten by larger females.
Environment
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Surprising Secret Lives of Playful, Singing, Savvy Seals

Conservation efforts for seals effectively reveal their language-learning abilities and unique sensory perception.
Philosophy
fromNature
1 month ago

A canine friend to a feline family

Metaphysicians face significant challenges in unraveling the complexities of existence and reality.
Science
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

First the Orcas Did It. Then the Elephants. Then an Octopus. What Are These Animals Up To?

Animals exhibit behaviors that may seem like revenge but are often instinctual rather than calculated acts of retribution.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Panting, gular fluttering and sploots: how Britain's animals try to keep cool

Wildlife in the UK employs unique strategies to cope with increasing heat, but these adaptations may affect their survival.
#chimpanzees
OMG science
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Chimpanzees drum with regular rhythm when they beat on tree trunks, a form of ancient communication

Chimpanzees can drum in regular rhythms, suggesting a shared ancestral communication system with humans.
OMG science
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Chimpanzees drum with regular rhythm when they beat on tree trunks, a form of ancient communication

Chimpanzees can drum in regular rhythms, suggesting a shared ancestral communication system with humans.
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: Neanderthals boiled bones in 'fat factories'

Neanderthals rendered bone fat 125,000 years ago, earlier than modern humans.
#pets
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Penguin turns up on beach in Rio de Janeiro, alone and far from home

"Penguins are curious. When there are people, they're going to look," said P. Dee Boersma, a conservation biologist and professor at the University of Washington.
Science
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

We Come by Hoarding Naturally

Long before our population began stockpiling an almost unimaginable array of items, animals evolved similar behaviors, though possibly for different reasons.
Science
#orcas
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Parenting

Benevolent Orca Pods Are Adopting Baby Pilot Whales in an Apparent Effort to Clean Up the Species' Image

fromFuturism
3 months ago
Parenting

Benevolent Orca Pods Are Adopting Baby Pilot Whales in an Apparent Effort to Clean Up the Species' Image

fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

Two-headed snakes, tourist-tossing bison and one very good dog - High Country News

Angel and Zeke are a rare double-headed California kingsnake thriving despite polycephaly's challenges, while Yellowstone sees wildlife incidents with tourists.
Pets
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Donkeys are not dumber than horses, just different

Donkeys possess underestimated intelligence, similar to horses, shaped by their evolutionary adaptations and environmental challenges.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Beastly Britain by Karen R Jones review how animals shaped British identity

Newts exhibit unique courtship behavior in spring, emphasizing an anthropological perspective on animal mating rituals.
#killer-whales
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Lopez: Months later, our pets still bear the costs of our fires

Dogs see the world in patterns. That's how we're able to train them, said Langan, who advises clients who lost their homes to establish new routines for their pets.
Pets
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Female baboons with strong relationship to fathers found to live longer

Strong paternal relationships in baboons correlate with longer lifespans for females.
Baboons challenge assumptions about paternal roles in primate care.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

What Is Your Cat Trying to Say? These AI Tools Aim to Decipher Meows

Scientists have categorized feline vocalizations into 20 groups, such as meows and purrs, and are exploring if cats have regional dialects like humans.
Artificial intelligence
fromKqed
2 months ago

Humpback Whales Blow Bubble 'Smoke' Rings to Communicate With Humans | KQED

To better understand whether humans influenced the behavior, the team reviewed hundreds of hours of drone footage from other whale studies.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Are These Hamsters the Best Dads in the Animal Kingdom?

In mammals, good dads are the exception. Male leopards, bears, or cats have a habit of toddling off after mating and leaving the mothers to raise the kids.
Parenting
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Does Your Dog Know When a Family Member Is Pregnant?

Dogs display noticeable behavior changes when a family member is pregnant, often showing increased affection or protective behaviors.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Sexual Evolution by Nathan H Lents review colourful tales of animal reproduction

Roy and Silo, a pair of male penguins, challenged conventional norms of sexuality and parenting, highlighting evolving perspectives on gender and relationships.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When Animals Create Art, What Are They Thinking and Feeling?

Many animals spontaneously engage in artistic activities, demonstrating their creativity without the expectation of reward, highlighting their instinctual need to express themselves.
Arts
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Video shows dolphin calf birth and first breath at Chicago zoo. Mom's friend helped

A bottlenose dolphin gave birth at Brookfield Zoo with help from a fellow dolphin, showcasing supportive maternal behavior.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

The nine-armed octopus and the oddities of the cephalopod nervous system

Octopuses possess a decentralized nervous system, allowing independent control of limbs for complex behaviors and rapid responses.
Vue
fromNature
2 months ago

Molecular gradients shape synaptic specificity of a visuomotor transformation - Nature

Animals utilize neural circuits for visuomotor transformations, involving specialized neurons to process visual inputs into motor outputs.
fromKqed
6 months ago

4 Tiny Romances That Are Almost Too Freaky to Share | KQED

When it comes to hooking up, a male mantis has good reason to fear commitment.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Cockatoos start sipping from Sydney's drinking fountains after mastering series of complex moves

The cockatoos learned by watching others and then trying themselves, highlighting the power of social learning in animal behavior and adaptation.
Cocktails
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Brenda the buzzard terrorises children at Havering primary school

A buzzard named Brenda has disrupted a primary school in London, causing safety measures for children and inspiring educational opportunities.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Some clownfish are shrinking, according to new study found. Here's why

Animals are adapting to climate change through physical changes, such as clownfish shrinking to survive heat stress.
Arts
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Ant bridges and bird-built pergolas: What animal architecture teaches us about evolution

Animal architecture reveals complex innate behaviors shaped by evolution, demonstrating no need for teaching.
SF music
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Video. Music experiment at French zoo aims to improve animal behaviour

Music may positively influence animal behavior, promoting calmness and socialization.
#wildlife-conservation
Pets
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Insights on Left-Handedness in Animals

Handedness is more common in animals than previously thought, challenging the belief that it is uniquely human.
Miami food
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Gator with no tail spotted waddling across Louisiana highway: 'Seems to be surviving'

A tail-less alligator was spotted in Louisiana, surprising and amusing drivers with its unusual appearance.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Animals-Including Us-Can Avoid Conflict Before It Starts

Conflict leads to stress and drains energy for both humans and animals.
Reconciliation after conflict is key to maintaining social bonds.
Ignoring conflict often signals relationship deterioration.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

This tiny Australian bat is the size of a matchbox. But it flies up to 150km a night in search of food

Southern bent-wing bats can fly up to 150km in one night and are critically endangered.
They are tracked by researchers to understand their foraging patterns and habitat use.
Science
fromNature
3 months ago

Daily briefing: What a precious handful of fossils is teaching us about Denisovans

Capuchin monkeys were observed kidnapping baby howler monkeys, a surprising behavior in the animal kingdom.
A teenager became the first person to undergo prime editing treatment for a rare immune disorder with positive results.
Washington Nationals
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Video captures pandas getting flirty at National Zoo, a hopeful sign they'll make cute baby pandas in the future: experts

The pandas displayed affectionate behavior, suggesting potential mating and future offspring.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Even Apes Are Playing Minecraft Now

Bonobos have learned to play Minecraft, showcasing their cognitive abilities.
The study of bonobos is threatened by potential loss of funding, impacting conservation efforts.
#capuchin-monkeys
Parenting
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Adolescent capuchins kidnap the offspring of howler monkeys out of boredom

Teenage capuchins on Jicaron Island exhibited unusual infanticide behavior towards howler monkey babies, likely driven by boredom rather than evolutionary competition.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Researchers puzzle over rash of baby monkey kidnappings

The perplexing baby-snatchings, reported in the journal Current Biology, suggest that humans aren't the only intelligent species with youngsters that pursue apparently pointless activities that can be destructive to other creatures.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Rewilding Dogs, Doomsday Prepping, and Being Less Demanding

Understanding how dogs will fare without humans can improve their current lives.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Rodent romance: Two NYC rats caught 'kissing' in restaurant window

The vibe between the two is likely hate, not love. The rat on the left is showing a classic submissive upright posture as the rat on the right approaches.
NYC food
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
3 months ago

Can AI help us talk to dolphins? The race is now on

AI may revolutionize interspecies communication. A contest offers substantial prizes to advance understanding and interaction with animals.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Scientists have figured out why flamingos are such weird eaters

"All of their feeding behavior is so weird," says Steven Whitfield, the director of terrestrial and wetlands conservation at the Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans, La.
US news
Parenting
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Baby Pilot Whales Are Swimming with Iceland's Orcas. No One Knows Why

Killer whales have been observed interacting with baby pilot whales, prompting investigations into the nature of these unique encounters.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Potentially rabid raccoon attacked man in NH Market Basket parking lot, police say

A raccoon attacked a man in a Market Basket parking lot but escaped before police arrived.
Pets
fromNature
3 months ago

Striatum supports fast learning but not memory recall - Nature

Mice training procedures adhered to institutional ethical protocols, showing no sex differences in reaching behavior.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Starlings form friendships' to help each other with breeding, study finds

Superb starlings exhibit reciprocal altruism, closely mirroring human friendships in their cooperative breeding practices.
Cooperative breeding in superb starlings enhances both survival and reproductive success due to mutual assistance.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Miniature dachshund reunited with her owner after being lost for 18 months on remote island

Valerie, a lost dachshund, was reunited with her owners after 18 months on Kangaroo Island, showcasing resilience and the emotional bond between pets and their owners.
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