3+ hour, 33+ min ago  (645+ words) Scientists have discovered that testing the environment of live poultry markets is an effective way to identify avian pathogens like H5N1. In some cases, it is more effective than testing individual birds. Viruses circulating among live poultry markets are nothing new....

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (198+ words) The experts trimmed the edges of the broken wing and then attached the donor wing. Within a few minutes, the butterfly was able to flap its new wing. When it was carried outside, it flew away. Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus)…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (567+ words) New experiments with a small reef fish have complicated that picture. Researchers studying the bluestreak cleaner wrasse discovered that this species can use a mirror to locate marks placed on its own body. The fish scraped at the marked spot…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (115+ words) Komodo dragons use their sharp, recurved claws to dig up shallow graves. A stuffed toy is not the best companion for a Komodo dragon. Thanks to the swift action of Dr. Heng and his team, Mario made it out of…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (233+ words) For decades, scientists believed that bonobos, one of our closest living relatives, were among the most peaceful primates. Nature seemed to reassure us that, within the world of primates, aggressive chimpanzees were balanced by the gentle bonobos. Because we share…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (713+ words) Polar bears depend on frozen ocean surfaces more than any other land predator. The ice functions as a platform where they hunt seals, their primary source of energy. Bears often wait beside breathing holes used by ringed seals, striking when…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (147+ words) Depending on the species, cicadas emerge from their underground homes every two to 17 years. During their time outside, cicadas molt as part of their growth, undergoing a fascinating trasnformation. In this YouTube video by Dan's Cool Videos, we see a…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (420+ words) This 18-Foot Sail-Backed Dinosaur Once Roamed Dinosaur Island'A-Z Animals Quick Take In 2025, a new sail-backed iguanodontian was discovered from fossils on the Isle of Wight The Isle of Wight is one of Europe's most important Early Cretaceous dinosaur sites Istiorachis…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (295+ words) Hairy frogs are unique frogs in the squeaker frog family that are native to Central Africa. As horrific as this sounds, much like Wolverine, frogs have excellent healing abilities. Once the danger has passed, the muscles relax, and the bones…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago  (174+ words) Some beautiful animals look as if they were designed by humans. Birds are gorgeous creatures, coming in many different colors, shapes, and sizes. One example is the razorbill, which is famous for its striking and sharp features. This Instagram post…...