Scientists track 'the secret underground lives' of an elusive animal
Thanks to the development of a special tracking collar, scientists are now reviewing data to understand the lives of ...
The Comet2d
Standalone Farm in Letchworth to reopen for half-term
Standalone Farm in Letchworth is reopening for February half-term with new animal arrivals and activities, including a rare breed of horse.
Japan Today5h
Pet euthanasia and culling in Japan: How kill rates dropped — and the challenges that remain
In a 2023 survey published in The Mainichi, it was found that there are approximately 6.8 million pet dogs and 9 million pet ...
Caring for the condors: At remote Arizona wildlife center, biologists treat endangered birds
With threats of avian flu and lead poisoning, biologists are working overtime to care for a species that nearly went extinct.
The Western Producer1d
Researchers say the right genes make 100 pounds of difference in cattle
When researchers looked at the production records of calves in commercial operations, they found that, on average, calves ...
Archaeology4d
On the Origin of the Pork Taboo
By 1600 b.c., less than one in 20 bones found at sites in the Levant typically come from pigs, and most of those appear to be ...
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On the brink: 10 endangered species of the Nicobar Islands
The Nicobar Islands are a biodiversity hotspot, home to unique species found nowhere else. Long isolated, these islands have ...
But how much does breed shape a dog’s health and behavior?
The result is that many modern breeds suffer from ailments that dog lovers never would have deliberately selected for.
Smithsonian Magazine4d
How Are Animals Paired at the National Zoo?
Kate Rodriguez-Clark is an animal matchmaking guru. Among her responsibilities as a population ecologist for the Smithsonian, ...
earth3d
Selective breeding has dramatically sped up the evolution of pigs
German pig skulls changed significantly due to selective breeding. Scientists found shorter snouts and flatter foreheads in ...