Biologists May Have Discovered Two of the World’s Loudest Birds
The red-legged sereima (above), which is a contender for the title of “world’s loudest bird” with the bare-throated…
Steve's Story #AfricaEarthsWildHome – YouTube
Steve’s Story #AfricaEarthsWildHome YouTubeWunmi Mosaku explores wildlife and landscapes in ‘Africa: Earth’s Wild Home’ HS InsiderWunmi Mosaku reveals how her…
‘Heartbreaking and extremely rare’: Mother humpback whale carries stillborn calf through the ocean; scientists explain the unusual behaviour
A mother humpback whale was filmed repeatedly returning to her stillborn calf off Australia’s Gold Coast, displaying prolonged…
Scientists Put Caterpillars in an Ultraquiet Chamber to Learn How They Hear Without Ears
In a quiet summer garden, a caterpillar perches on a branch, munching serenely on leaves. A moment later…
Scientists Film Dolphins Using Seashells As Hunting Tools
Adult female dolphin captured on film by UniSC researchers while ‘shelling’ to catch fish. Credit: University of the…
Dolphins Use Seashells to Scoop Up Fish and Eat Them in Rare Hunting Behavior
Some bottlenose dolphins have learned to use tools to help them catch fish, a clever technique that may…
A Simple Feeding Change Makes Zoo Lions Behave More Like They Do in the Wild
Lions in the wild live by unpredictable rhythms, alternating between intense feeding after a successful hunt and extended…
In Washington, Pumas are protecting human lives by preventing vehicle collisions accounting for a 76% reduction in accidents
Whoever thought animals would be able to prevent accidents? According to a recent study published in ‘Current Biology’…
Cougars Lower the Risks of Car Crashes by Hunting Deer
If you’re worried about car accidents caused by deer, you might want to look into bringing some cougars…
Stupid Hot: Heat Waves Are Making Animals More Aggressive, Forgetful and Less Alert
Illustration: ZME Science. On scorching days in South Africa’s Kalahari, female southern pied babblers can have trouble solving…
Underwater Cameras Expose the Secret Lives of Whale Sharks
Shark-mounted cameras reveal that whale sharks feed far beyond the surface, using diverse strategies from shallow krill pursuits…
Watch These Orcas Smash a Giant Dead Fish to Pieces—Just for Kicks
Despite living their entire lives in the water, killer whales share a lot in common with humans. Research…