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Climate Change Is Altering Animals' Colors

Global warming is causing many animal species to change color, often becoming lighter.

Why Do Animals Talk?

Animal communication differs fundamentally from human language, and expecting similarities is misguided.

How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out in April

Animals exhibit unusual behaviors during solar eclipses, such as breeding, singing odd tunes, or galloping in apparent anxiety.
Recent scientific efforts have been made to rigorously study animals' altered behaviors during solar eclipses.

These Apes Dance Like Someone Is Watching

Female gibbons perform a dance-like style of movement that shares similarities with human dance.

Climate Change Is Altering Animals' Colors

Global warming is causing many animal species to change color, often becoming lighter.

Why Do Animals Talk?

Animal communication differs fundamentally from human language, and expecting similarities is misguided.

How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out in April

Animals exhibit unusual behaviors during solar eclipses, such as breeding, singing odd tunes, or galloping in apparent anxiety.
Recent scientific efforts have been made to rigorously study animals' altered behaviors during solar eclipses.

These Apes Dance Like Someone Is Watching

Female gibbons perform a dance-like style of movement that shares similarities with human dance.
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Video shows moment London Zoo keepers reunited with missing parrots 60 miles away

Zookeepers and local residents successfully recovered critically endangered blue-throated macaws that had escaped from London Zoo, showcasing community involvement in wildlife conservation.

Parrots that escaped London Zoo found together 60 miles away

Two missing blue-throated macaws were found 60 miles away from London Zoo, highlighting the importance of community in wildlife conservation.

Video shows moment London Zoo keepers reunited with missing parrots 60 miles away

Zookeepers and local residents successfully recovered critically endangered blue-throated macaws that had escaped from London Zoo, showcasing community involvement in wildlife conservation.

Parrots that escaped London Zoo found together 60 miles away

Two missing blue-throated macaws were found 60 miles away from London Zoo, highlighting the importance of community in wildlife conservation.
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How a Dead Seal Sparked Theodore Roosevelt's Lifelong Passion for Conservation

The childhood experience of collecting a seal specimen ignited Theodore Roosevelt's passion for zoology, shaping his future as a naturalist and conservationist.

'Mr. Greedy,' a prolific penguin dad, has died at age 33

Mr. Greedy, a 33-year-old African penguin, significantly contributed to his endangered species by fathering 230 descendants and surpassing the average lifespan.

How a Dead Seal Sparked Theodore Roosevelt's Lifelong Passion for Conservation

The childhood experience of collecting a seal specimen ignited Theodore Roosevelt's passion for zoology, shaping his future as a naturalist and conservationist.

'Mr. Greedy,' a prolific penguin dad, has died at age 33

Mr. Greedy, a 33-year-old African penguin, significantly contributed to his endangered species by fathering 230 descendants and surpassing the average lifespan.
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Escaped capybara Cinnamon spotted in wild after escaping zoo enclosure

Cinnamon, a capybara, has been found after escaping her zoo enclosure, sparking a search for her safe return.

Memorial for celebrated Miami-Dade manager Merrett Stierheim is set. Here's how to go

Merrett Stierheim was instrumental in shaping modern Miami-Dade County through significant public works projects like Metrorail and Zoo Miami.

Mr Greedy, the penguin progenitor of more than 200 chicks, dies aged 33

Mr Greedy, an African penguin, significantly contributed to his species' survival, leaving behind 230 descendants and living far beyond his expected lifespan.

Climate Change's Profound Effects on Eggs

Eggs exemplify unique evolutionary adaptations, reflecting diverse survival strategies across different species.

It's a proper jungle': Rome's rat and snake infestation blamed on waste problems

Warm winter temperatures and food waste have led to a surge of snakes and pests in Rome, creating urban wildlife challenges.

New York zoo introduces tiny pudu deer DW 08/15/2024

A southern pudu fawn has been born at the Queens Zoo, promoting wildlife conservation efforts for this near threatened species.

200 years of naming dinosaurs: scientists call for overhaul of antiquated system

The first dinosaur, Megalosaurus, was named by William Buckland in 1824 due to its immense size, sparking intense interest in these ancient creatures.
Zoologists have relative freedom in naming new species, leading to varied naming conventions, but guidelines require uniqueness and association with a specific specimen.

This beloved London zoology museum is reopening

The Grant Museum of Zoology in London is reopening after a £300,000 renovation.
The museum houses over 67,000 specimens, including extinct species, elephant skulls, pickled worms, and a Micrarium of tiny insects.
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