Search results for: animals
Islanders defend against 'werewolf' threat
Jul 17, 2014The people of an isolated island in the Philippines undertake nightly patrols to protect their animals.
Mystery 'mima' mounds created by plants ?
Jun 26, 2014Scientists believe that plants, not animals, are responsible for the strange vegetation-topped mounds.
How large were Earth's earliest animals ?
Jun 16, 2014Palaentologists have discovered the fossil remains of a large fish dating back 423 million years.
Should animals be able to sue their owners ?
Apr 28, 2014The number of legal experts specialising in defending the rights of animals has been on the increase.
Lab-grown skin to replace testing on animals
Apr 25, 2014Human skin grown from stem cells in the lab could put an end to drug and cosmetics testing on animals.
Why do animals sometimes rain from the sky ?
Apr 16, 2014Stories of frogs, fish and other creatures falling from the sky like rain have been told for centuries.
Animals can see UV flashes from power lines
Mar 13, 2014Scientists believe that animals are being frightened away from areas around high voltage power cables.
Scientist develops way to talk to animals
Mar 10, 2014The real-life Dr Dolittle believes we can ask animals about how happy and comfortable they are.
New species of marsupial discovered
Feb 19, 2014Scientists have identified a new type of antechinus that can only be found in Springbrook National Park.
New 'Titan' dinosaur discovered in China
Feb 2, 2014Paleontologists have pieced together a new species of sauropod dinosaur from its fossil remains.
Dolphins are 10 times stronger than humans
Jan 18, 2014In terms of physical prowess, dolphins are able to put even the strongest human athletes to shame.
Lions in West Africa are facing extinction
Jan 15, 2014A recent survey has suggested that there are only around 400 of the animals left in the entire region.
Scientists create glow-in-the-dark pigs
Dec 29, 2013A science team in South China achieved the feat by injecting the animals with the DNA of a jellyfish.
Are humans really smarter than animals ?
Dec 15, 2013Evolutionary biologists believe that some animals possess superior cognitive abilities to humans.
Should chimps be considered legal persons ?
Dec 4, 2013The Nonhuman Rights Project has been battling to grant some species of animals 'legal personhood'.
Scientists recreate genomes of extinct beasts
Nov 12, 2013New DNA sequencing techniques have helped scientists unlock the secrets of long extinct creatures.
Alpine goats go for walk on near-vertical dam
VIDEO Oct 17, 2013Images have appeared online showing the animals balancing precariously on an extremely steep wall.
Has dolphin intelligence been exaggerated ?
Sep 10, 2013New research has suggested that dolphins may not be any more intelligent than most other animals.
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