‘That is not always correct’
We like to think we have animals figured out: Owls prowl at night, squirrels scamper by day, and…
The Unexpected Reason Baboons March in Order
Baboons walking in progression on South Africa’s Cape Peninsula. Credit: Vittoria Roatti Baboons have long puzzled scientists with…
DNA Differences in Great White Sharks Have Instigated an Unsolved Mystery
A genetic mystery in white sharks (formerly great white sharks) has stumped scientists for over 20 years. Between…
Duck Who Demands Owners Turn On Splash Pad Before 7AM Has Internet in Stitches
A feisty duck named Marshmallow has taken the internet by storm after a video showing her demanding her…
The Secret to Hibernation Is Hidden in Human DNA and We Might One Day Activate It
Hibernation might sound like an extreme way of life: Animals gain a lot of weight quickly, then drastically…
When It Comes to Crowning Ant Queens, It All Comes Down to Genetics
How does an ant colony decide who’s fit to become a queen? In most cases, the larger a…