Vacuum method identifies animals with DNA in the air

A new technique that involves vacuuming animal DNA from the air can ID nearby species. It could help map threatened and invasive species.

Mathias Traczyk-Copenhagen • futurity
Jan. 10, 2022 ~7 min

Healthy gorilla gut microbiomes don’t all look alike

A "healthy" gut microbiome may differ from one gorilla to another. The discovery could help diagnose potential health challenges for gorillas in human care.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Nov. 30, 2021 ~7 min


Experts debunk a few things about ‘Tiger King’

Biologists explain why private zoos like those in "Tiger King" are bad for big cats, what the series got wrong, and what's next for tiger conservation.

Rob Jordan-Stanford • futurity
May 5, 2020 ~9 min

What do we know about COVID-19 and pets?

Can my cat get COVID-19? What about that tiger in the Bronx Zoo? Here, a veterinarian answers common questions about COVID-19 and pets.

Caroline Brooks-Michigan State • futurity
April 10, 2020 ~4 min

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