Differences in human and great ape laughter reveal clues to the origin of speech
Humans are not the only animals that communicate. Birds sing to attract mates, dolphins use signature whistles that…
In 1904, Newfoundland released four moose to attract hunters; their population later reached 200,000 and began reshaping the island’s forests
Moose occur naturally in Labrador but not on the island of Newfoundland. More than a century ago, Newfoundland,…
Every Antarctic winter, male emperor penguins stand for two months without food to protect a single egg |
On the frozen plains of Antarctica, emperor penguins begin a breeding cycle that seems almost impossible. As temperatures…
Why Jimothy the raccoon has become a mega meme online – BBC
Why Jimothy the raccoon has become a mega meme online BBCMeet the raccoon who became an overnight sensation in…
Meet Likweli – the newly named monkey that hints at Congo’s hidden secrets
Hearing that a new primate species has been named is exciting news for scientists because primates across the…
Bear stranded on top of power pole in viral video has died | News
A bear that became stranded at the top of a 35ft (10m) telephone pole has died, according to…
Orcas filmed ramming sunfish so hard it explodes in cloud of scraps
When a killer whale butchers a fish it needs to use its head, preferably as a ram and…
Why you should think twice before rescuing a wild animal
Imagine you’re driving down a windy road when you spot an injured possum. Your instincts might tell you…
Researchers tag 42 sleeping giants in Arctic Circle – and make breathtaking discovery
Sleeping sperm whales hover several metres below the surface of the water lined up vertically like a row of toy…
Jimothy the raccoon survived against the odds, a testament to sophisticated brains and devoted mothers
As a neuroscientist who studies raccoon and rats, I see the viral story of Jimothy the raccoon as…
Reward offered after monkey abandoned on London bus
A reward of up to £3,000 (€3,509) is being offered for information leading to any arrest and conviction…
Tiny tree snails make historic comeback 40 years after vanishing from the wild
A captive-bred Partula tohiveana tree snail (right) and a newly born juvenile (left) move across a green leaf.…