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4Zoology is a focused search engine for zoology. Combine specialized indexes, curated sources, and AI tools to find out all about animals. Part of the 4SEARCH network of topic specific search engines.
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Vesper bats—a family of more than 500 species—appear to carry two distinct sets of antibody heavy-chain genes, an immune arrangement never previously found in mammals that could help explain how many bats tolerate dangerous viruses without developing severe disease.
1+ hour ago (1624+ words) Vesper bats possess two complete antibody heavy-chain gene loci on separate chromosomes. Both work, but their possible role in viral tolerance remains a hypothesis rather than a demonstrated cause. By Lab Report · Edited by Lachlan Brown Published September 5, 2026 · How we…...
UPDATE: Shedd Aquarium Confirms 3 Beluga Deaths In Eight Days, Including 2 Recently Transferred From Marineland
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (275+ words) Heartbreaking news as three beluga whales have died at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium within eight days, including two who had recently been transferred from Marineland in Canada. Shedd Aquarium confirmed the deaths of 20-year-old Rain and 34-year-old Beethoven on September 2. Rain…...
Kinky The Sea Eagle
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (150+ words) BBC A sea eagle that confounded experts by surviving into adulthood with a badly broken... A sea eagle that confounded experts by surviving into adulthood with a badly broken wing has been spotted back in the skies above Scotland’s west…...
Rare Blue Octopus Returns to Galápagos as a Newly Identified Species
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (327+ words) The rare blue octopus that surprised scientists has returned to the Galápagos Islands. The specimen, about the size of a golf ball, will be preserved at the Charles Darwin Research Station, which houses an extensive collection representing the archipelago’s extraordinary…...
After recent beluga deaths, Shedd Aquarium monitoring others for 'clinical concerns"
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (384+ words) Days after two rescued beluga whales died at Shedd Aquarium, the institution said it is closely monitoring the remaining whales and expressed concern that others have health concerns after examination....
The Rees Training Center continues its efforts to preserve Western Burrowing Owl colonies
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Snake in the bread aisle: bizarre supermarket discovery exposes exotic pet problem
4+ hour, 2+ min ago (477+ words) It’s still a mystery how she ended up in the supermarket. There’s no confirmation that Crumbs was intentionally left behind, so she might have just escaped and wandered in. What we do know is that the organisation was already swamped…...
Second beluga whale rescued from Marineland dies at Chicago aquarium
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (400+ words) Rain, a 20-year-old female, arrived at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago several weeks ago as part of an international rescue effort A second beluga whale has died at a Chicago aquarium after being transported from Marineland last month. The Shedd…...
Have you been swarmed by biting flies? Why they're 'no joke"
4+ hour, 40+ min ago (529+ words) Stable flies could be the culprit and they suck blood crudely through ‘bayonet-like mouthparts’...
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Moilie still seeks knight in shining armor after Clear the Shelter
17+ hour, 14+ min ago (965+ words) Pet of the Week puts a spotlight on a furry friend who is available for adoption at the Lawrence Humane Society at the time of the article’s publication. According to ASPCA, dog adoption numbers are down nationwide, which adds additional…...