Dolphin whistles translated in real-time
4-2-2014 |
17
Researchers have succeeded in directly translating a specific word from a dolphin for the first time.
Scientists solve why zebras have stripes
4-2-2014 | 36
A new study has revealed the strongest evidence yet that the stripes help to deter biting insects.
Crow intelligence rivals that of a 7-year-old
3-28-2014 | 46
Researchers have discovered that some species of crow are remarkably adept at problem solving.
New fish species with four eyes discovered
3-26-2014 | 13
Researchers have identified an unusual type of fish in the Tasman Sea that sports two pairs of eyes.
Did humans wipe out New Zealand's Moa ?
3-18-2014 | 40
Were we solely responsible for the species' extinction or were there other factors at work ?
Animals can see UV flashes from power lines
3-13-2014 | 12
Scientists believe that animals are being frightened away from areas around high voltage power cables.
Underground fire has burned for 6,000 years
3-12-2014 | 30
A subterranean coal seam fire in Australia has been burning continuously for more than six millennia.
Woman stung by bees over 1,000 times
3-10-2014 | 31
A huge swarm of Africanized honey bees attacked an elderly woman and two firefighters in California.
'Extinct' deer turns up alive in Vietnam
3-9-2014 | 16
Researchers have rediscovered a species of deer thought to have disappeared over 85 years ago.
Fishermen see giant squid as 'omen' in Japan
3-3-2014 | 12
A rise in giant squid numbers along the Japanese coast has left fisherman feeling a bit nervous.
Endangered axolotl found living in the wild
2-24-2014 | 8
Researchers have identified two of the highly endangered creatures living in the lakes of Mexico City.
Brain scans reveal dogs' vocal responses
2-22-2014 | 10
A new study has shown that a dog's brain reacts to voices in much the same way as the brain of a human.
Lemurs are now on the brink of extinction
2-21-2014 | 10
The unique inhabitants of the Indian Ocean island Madagascar are on the verge of disappearing forever.
New species of marsupial discovered
2-19-2014 | 10
Scientists have identified a new type of antechinus that can only be found in Springbrook National Park.
Giant isopod dies after 5-year hunger strike
2-17-2014 | 21
The huge deep sea crustacean was kept at a Japanese aquarium and hadn't eaten for 1,869 days.
Lykoi 'werewolf' cats are latest pet craze
VIDEO 2-13-2014 | 27
An unusual breed of cat that resembles a wolf and acts like a dog has been gaining in popularity.
Crocodiles are able to climb trees
2-12-2014 | 28
Researchers have discovered that crocodiles and alligators are remarkably adept at climbing up trees.
Mysterious chimp 'mega-culture' discovered
VIDEO 2-8-2014 | 25
A huge population of chimpanzees appears to be thriving in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Giant jellyfish found on Australian beach
2-6-2014 | 18
Marine biologists have been struggling to identify a 4ft jellyfish that washed up on a Tasmania beach.
Rats could evolve to be as big as sheep
2-4-2014 | 28
The extinction of several large mammal species could pave the way for super-sized rats.
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