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Animals With Larger Brains Are Better Problem-Solvers
By R. Siva Kumar | Jan 27, 2016 01:28 PM ESTBigger brains are brighter, according to a new study by University of Wyoming researchers.
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One of UK's Largest Gorillas Visits The Dentist's Office!
By Jenn Loro | Dec 16, 2015 09:16 AM ESTA renowned exotic animal dentist led a specialist team of vet experts in a grueling root canal surgery that lasted for about 45 minutes on one of UK’s largest gorillas.
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Cuddling with Pets can Improve Sleep, Study Says
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 15, 2015 10:36 AM ESTLetting your pets into the bed can be good for your sleep, a new study reported.
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Successful In Vitro Fertilization Gives Life to 7 Healthy Puppies
By Jenn Loro | Dec 11, 2015 09:10 AM ESTA recent breakthrough in in vitro fertilization (IVF) study by Cornell University leads to the birth of 7 healthy puppies. This development gives wildlife conservationists more reasons to be hopeful that extinction of endangered species could be finally addressed in the future with the use of IVF technology.
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World's Largest Animal Cloning Center To Start Operations In China
By Peter R | Dec 02, 2015 01:34 PM ESTThe center is a joint venture between Chinese and South Korean firms, Boyalife and Soonam Biotech. It will start by producing 100,000 cattle embryos a year.
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Dogs can Reduce Risk of Asthma in Children, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 02, 2015 04:27 PM ESTChildren who are exposed to dogs and farm animals at a very young age have a reduced risk of developing asthma by the age of seven, a new study found.
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Bigger Brains Not That Much Smarter
By Christine Hsu | Oct 08, 2014 03:43 PM EDTBigger isn't always better when it comes to brains.
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Dolphins Are Magnetosensitive Animals, French Researchers Say
By Kamal Nayan | Sep 30, 2014 08:44 AM EDTDolphins are sensitive to magnetic stimuli as they behaved differently when swimming near magnetized objects, according to a new study.
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Monkey Study Shows Ebola Vaccine Working
By Kamal Nayan | Sep 08, 2014 10:04 AM EDTOne shot of an experimental Ebola vaccine can trigger fast protection, according to new monkey studies. However, the effect waned unless the animals got a booster shot made in a different way.
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Plants Fight Harder When Feeling Fear
By Christine Hsu | Jul 02, 2014 03:04 PM EDTPlants have feelings too. Past studies revealed that sound, wind and touch could all affect plant growth. However, new research reveals that plants can also combine sensory data to detect potential threats.
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Study of Animal Urination Might Lead To Better-Engineered Products, Study Suggests
By Kamal Nayan | Jul 01, 2014 11:16 AM EDTA new study investigating how quickly animals urinate, found that no matter how large or small, most mammals urinate in the same time span.
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Crawfish Feel 'Human-like' Stress, Anxiety
By Christine Hsu | Jun 13, 2014 04:54 PM EDTAs crawfish season comes to an end, a collective sigh should be heard throughout the crustacean community. Like humans, these mini-lobsters experience emotion and get stressed and anxious.
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Spider Silk Sing Crucial Notes
By Christine Hsu | Jun 03, 2014 05:35 PM EDTNew research reveals that spider webs are like harps, with the slightest movement being chords to songs carrying information about prey, mates and the way a web is shaped.
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Cat Owners Have Higher IQs
By Christine Hsu | May 30, 2014 06:56 PM EDTCat lovers are smarter than dog lovers. While people have forever disagreed whether cats or dogs make the best pets, new research reveals that cat owners are smarter than dog owners.
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Researchers Discover Compound That Slows Natural Degradation Of Insulin In The Body
By Kamal Nayan | May 22, 2014 05:35 AM EDTScientists at Harvard have discovered a compound that can slow the degradation of insulin in animals.
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