Alcohol ingestion by animals is surprisingly widespread – and we’re starting to understand its impact

Evidence is increasingly showing how ethanol is naturally present in sugary food.

Anna Christina Bowland, PhD Candidate in Biosciences, University of Exeter • conversation
Feb. 25, 2025 • ~6 min

Can animals have mental disabilities?

Animals can be born with genetic or developmental issues that make it hard for them to live normal lives. They also can develop mental health problems in response to conditions around them.

Rachel Blaser, Professor of Neuroscience, Cognition and Behavior, University of San Diego • conversation
Feb. 24, 2025 • ~8 min

Your dog may be wilder than you think, according to canine sleep research

The sleep behaviour of dogs explained.

Deborah Wells, Reader, School of Psychology, Queen's University Belfast • conversation
Feb. 20, 2025 • ~7 min

Why did life evolve to be so colourful? Research is starting to give us some answers

If evolution had taken a different turn, nature would be missing some colours.

Jonathan Goldenberg, Postdoctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Biology, Lund University • conversation
Feb. 17, 2025 • ~8 min

Five ways humans have scuppered the love lives of animals

Struggling to find love? So is the rest of the animal kingdom.

Louise Gentle, Principal Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Feb. 13, 2025 • ~7 min

Are animals smart? From dolphin language to toolmaking crows, lots of species have obvious intelligence

Many animals show signs of high intelligence, including strong memory, self-awareness and communication skills.

Leticia Fanucchi, Clinical Assistant Professor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Oklahoma State University • conversation
Feb. 10, 2025 • ~6 min

Streamlining data collection for improved salmon population management

Assistant Professor Sara Beery is using automation to improve monitoring of migrating salmon in the Pacific Northwest.

Avery Plachcinski | Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab • mit
Feb. 6, 2025 • ~13 min

Banning wildlife trade can increase trade of other threatened species

Wildlife trade bans can encourage buyers and sellers to trade in similar species that haven’t been banned but may still be endangered.

Taro Mieno, Associate Professor, Agricultural Economics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln • conversation
Feb. 3, 2025 • ~5 min

Swimming in the sweet spot: how marine animals save energy on long journeys

New research shows sea turtles, penguins and whales swim at optimal depths to minimise the energetic cost of travel.

Kimberley Stokes, Research Officer in Biosciences, Swansea University • conversation
Jan. 30, 2025 • ~5 min

Taiwan to Kill Tens of Thousands of Iguanas to Protect Farmland
VOA Learning English • voa
Jan. 29, 2025 • ~3 min

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