Cats don't avoid strangers who behave badly towards their owners, unlike dogs
Dogs are more in tune with human social cues than cats.
Feb. 19, 2021 • ~5 min
Naked mole-rats: bizarre rodents speak in dialects unique to their colony
A new study found naked mole-rats communicate with chirps unique to their colony.
Feb. 8, 2021 • ~5 min
Whale sharks: boat strikes in protected areas could be harming the animals' development
This is the first study to link human activity with a change in whale sharks’ life stages.
Jan. 22, 2021 • ~7 min
Spitting cobras may have evolved unique venom to defend from ancient humans
A toxin unique to spitting cobras means their venom causes more pain than other snakes.
Jan. 21, 2021 • ~7 min
Starfish: rare fossil helps answer the mystery of how they evolved arms
New study sheds light on how the starfish evolved.
Jan. 20, 2021 • ~6 min
Is COVID-19 infecting wild animals? We're testing species from bats to seals to find out
COVID-19 has been found in pets, zoo animals and in a wild mink in Utah. Monitoring wildlife for COVID-19 is important for animals and humans, both of whom face risks from a jumping virus.
Jan. 19, 2021 • ~8 min
Six tips for looking after your new puppy, according to science
From long walks to dangerous foods, you could be damaging the health of your puppy without realising.
Jan. 11, 2021 • ~7 min
Giant ancient sharks had enormous babies that ate their siblings in the womb
New fossil detective work sheds light on the life of megalodon, the biggest predatory shark ever discovered.
Jan. 11, 2021 • ~5 min
Crocodiles today look the same as they did 200 million years ago – our study explains why
New research shows crocodiles have landed upon an equilibrium state of evolution.
Jan. 7, 2021 • ~6 min
Cats with round faces and big eyes might be cute, but you can't tell how they're feeling – new research
Breeding cats for exaggerated facial features might have hindered our ability to understand them.
Jan. 6, 2021 • ~6 min
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