A rare parasitic infection known as raccoon roundworm has been confirmed in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Two…
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Thai zoo implements time limit to visit viral hippo Moo Deng
Visitors hoping to see a pygmy hippopotamus will have a maximum of five minutes to do so, the Thai zoo where she lives announced Saturday. …
View More Thai zoo implements time limit to visit viral hippo Moo DengAlabama woman bitten by rabid fox while unloading groceries from car: ‘Public health threat’
An Alabama woman was bitten by a rabid fox recently as she unloaded groceries from her car, according to local reports. The Atmore woman, whose…
View More Alabama woman bitten by rabid fox while unloading groceries from car: ‘Public health threat’New study reveals how humans harnessed the lineage of ancient horses, scientists say
Scientists have discovered that around 4,200 years ago, a specific lineage of horses rapidly became dominant across Eurasia. The discovery was made through the analysis…
View More New study reveals how humans harnessed the lineage of ancient horses, scientists sayOrangutan in Indonesian rainforest treats own facial wound, say researchers: ‘Appeared intentional’
An orangutan in a protected Indonesian rainforest site who sustained a facial wound treated the injury himself, according to a study published in the journal…
View More Orangutan in Indonesian rainforest treats own facial wound, say researchers: ‘Appeared intentional’Basic building blocks of sperm whale language have been uncovered, scientists say
Scientists studying sperm whales have uncovered the foundational aspects of their potential communication system. Sperm whales, like many cetaceans, use rapid clicks for communication and…
View More Basic building blocks of sperm whale language have been uncovered, scientists sayWild orangutan in Indonesia appears to use medicinal plant to disinfect wound: ‘Likely self-medication’
An orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant — the latest example of how some animals attempt to soothe their…
View More Wild orangutan in Indonesia appears to use medicinal plant to disinfect wound: ‘Likely self-medication’Whale study findings explore the evolution of menopause across species
Menopause is a rare trait among Earth’s species, observed in only a few, including humans and certain whales. New research suggests the evolution of menopause…
View More Whale study findings explore the evolution of menopause across species70-foot sperm whale beached off coast of Florida
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View More 70-foot sperm whale beached off coast of FloridaResearchers to observe animal behavior at Texas zoo during upcoming solar eclipse
Researchers will observe animal behaviors during a total solar eclipse at the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas on April 8. This year’s eclipse offers new…
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