Gibraltar apes no longer fear humans
12-1-2012 |
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The population of apes are now so tame that they are posing a risk to both tourists and residents.
Australia beaches turn blood red
11-27-2012 | 7
Several beaches in Sydney have been closed by officials as red algae turned the water a deep red.
Trees very vulnerable to dehydration
11-24-2012 | 6
A new study has revealed that trees live perilously close to the limits of their inner plumbing systems.
'Extinct' tortoise might not be lost yet
11-23-2012 | 10
Pinta Island giant tortoise 'Lonesome George' was thought to be the last of his species, but was he ?
Do apes experience a midlife crisis ?
11-22-2012 | 12
According to new research humans aren't the only species to experience apprehensions about midlife.
Officials puzzled by dolphin deaths
11-21-2012 |
Dolphins have been washing up along the northern Gulf Coast with bullet wounds and mutilations.
Do animals exhibit genuine morality ?
11-16-2012 | 43
New research suggests that social animals such as dogs and cats can choose whether to be good or bad.
Meat-eating sponge observed on ocean floor
11-14-2012 | 18
A bizarre carnivorous sponge shaped like a candelabra has been found off the coast off California.
Cockatoo observed making custom tools
11-7-2012 | 13
Researchers were stunned to discover that a captive cockatoo was able to build its own tools.
Nepal terrorised by man-eating Leopard
11-4-2012 | 20
A bounty has been offered to anyone able to hunt down a leopard that has killed over a dozen people.
Elephant learns how to speak Korean
VIDEO 11-2-2012 | 13
An elephant in Korea has learned how to imitate human speech with words such as 'hello' and 'good'.
Elephant personalities revealed by scientists
10-31-2012 | 11
Elephants are now believed to have four distinct personalities to help them survive in the African bush.
New species of lizard discovered in Australia
10-30-2012 | 8
A completely new lizard species has been found just outside of Perth in Western Australia.
Fish use reflection to avoid predators
10-24-2012 | 3
Silvery fish such as sardines can use their silvery skin to camouflage themselves from predators.
Beluga whale mimics human voice
10-23-2012 | 26
Scientists have identified a beluga whale capable of producing eerily human-like vocalizations.
Can insects reach the size of humans ?
10-22-2012 | 35
Giant insects have been featured in science fiction films for years, but how big can they actually get ?
Dolphins can stay awake for 15 days at a time
10-19-2012 | 4
Dolphins have the ability to stay awake for weeks by sleeping with one half of their brain at a time.
Bees can bite as well as sting
10-18-2012 | 7
Bees are notorious for their painful stings but surprisingly they are also able to bite and paralyze.
Giant harvestman discovered in Laos
10-18-2012 | 19
An unknown species of harvestman with a leg span of 33cm has been found during a TV production.
Owl attacks on the increase
10-14-2012 | 37
Within the last month at least four runners have been attacked by hostile owls without provocation.
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