A discovery from a new study reveals a key factor in helping relocated endangered tortoises survive the move.
Over a Billion Birds Saved by Clean Air Regs
The Clean Air Act, intended to protect humans from polluted air, actually saved 1.5 billion birds.
World’s Loneliest Elephant Kaavan Starts New Life
Pakistan’s lonely elephant Kaavan arrived in Cambodia by cargo plane today to start a new life with fellow pachyderms at a local sanctuary, the culmination of years of campaigning for his transfer by American singer Cher.
Mapping Elephants and Bees
Two large-scale scientific efforts have rendered in-depth DNA and historic/geographic/behavioral mapping of elephants and bees. The results of both endeavors will help conservation and protection efforts to save endangered elephants and bees.
Cats as Carriers of Corona Virus
New scientific research has found that domestic cats can be asymptomatic (no symptoms) yet still be carriers of SARS-CoV-2. SARS-CoV-2 is the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19.
Bat Songs, Bat Chatting and other Bat Culture-y Stuff
Researchers are in the midst of a new project called, “CULTSONG”, which studies animal culture and examines bat song dialects used for specific purposes such as territorial signalling and courtship.
Ants use sophisticated tools to save their lives
The results of a new study reveal sophisticated tool use in ants.
Chimps, Like Humans, Change How They Friend as They Grow Older
New research has revealed that like humans, chimps concentrate on fewer friends and behave less aggressively as they age.
Pets and their People Sing-Alongs
Pets and their owners make music together.
Collateral Damage Pets Get a Rescue Plan
The Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Boston plans to try to keep a roof over the heads of the Boston area’s animals, offering anyone now facing eviction due to Covid-related income loss the chance to temporarily put their furry friends up in a foster home.
Re-homing Laboratory Dogs
Researchers monitored the success of re-homing 16 laboratory beagles in 2015-2018. The study revealed that the development of house training skills could be supported by care arrangements at the laboratory animal facilities.
Pets, the Lock-Down, and Mental Health
The results of a new study revealed that sharing a home with a pet appeared to act as a buffer against human psychological stress during lock-down.
