Generational shifts help migratory bats keep pace with global warming
Many animal species are currently changing their distribution range owing to global warming. The underlying mechanisms are still little known,
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Cuvier’s beaked whale breaks record with 3 hour 42 minute dive
The blue whale might be one of the most enigmatic creatures on the planet, but the true megastars of the
Read moreFeeding indoor cats just once a day could improve health
Got a cat that always seems hungry? New University of Guelph research suggests you might want to reduce — not
Read moreURI grad student finds PFAS in seabirds from Narragansett Bay, Massachusetts Bay, Cape Fear
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept.23, 2020 – Evidence continues to accumulate about human and wildlife exposure to chemical compounds called per-
Read moreData project to model range shifts of hundreds of New England plant, animal species
By harnessing diverse current and historical data with space and time dimensions, scientists will be able to better predict and help rural communities respond to the impact of climate change on biodiversity.
Read moreThese birds communicate by fluttering their feathers — and they have different accents
Different subspecies make different sounds depending on their migration patterns
Read moreScientists identify new species of crystal-encrusted truffle, thanks to bonobos
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Mushroom-munching bonobos in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have introduced scientists to a new species of
Read moreAnimals lose fear of predators rapidly after they start encountering humans
Most wild animals show a suite of predator avoidance behaviors such as vigilance, freezing, and fleeing. But these are quickly
Read moreTracking the working dogs of 9/11
A study of search and rescue dogs led by the School of Veterinary Medicine showed little difference in longevity or cause of death between dogs at the disaster site and dogs in a control group.
Read moreToxic masculinity: Why male funnel web spiders are so dangerous
A team of University of Queensland researchers has revealed why male funnel web spiders develop much deadlier venom than their
Read moreResearchers find cardiovascular health similarities between chimpanzees, humans
Doctors like to remind patients not to monkey around with their health, suggesting that a good diet and regular exercise
Read moreNew research identifies genetic factors contributing to small body size in dogs
Undergraduate project leads to this discovery
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