Young Monarch Butterflies Get Stressed Out From Human Handling
Young monarch butterflies can get stressed out by people handling them, according to a study. This is especially so for the early stages of the larva (caterpillar) and the pupa...
Young monarch butterflies can get stressed out by people handling them, according to a study. This is especially so for the early stages of the larva (caterpillar) and the pupa...
Exercise in older mice rejuvenated their muscle stem cells, and in effect, enhanced their muscle-repair capability. This rejuvenation effect was seen only in older mice and not in younger mice...
Dogs living in urban environments have more social fearfulness than their cousins in rural areas. These finding was made by researchers at the University of Helsinki and published in the...
Mice with a genetic mutation in the gene called KCND2 showed improved cognitive flexibility. They were able to adapt faster to changing situations than mice without the mutation. The discovery...
Hungry rats can emit smells that prompt other rats to provide them with food assistance quicker. Researcher from the Universities of Bern in Switzerland and Potsdam in Germany made these...
Experts in ecology and physiology are collaborating to understanding how light and noise pollution affects wildlife. These researchers from around the world, including Utah State University, University of Glasgow and...
House cats kill more prey, in a given area, than similar-sized wild predators, says a new study. In fact, house cats can adversely affect the local wildlife population, especially birds...
All dogs can exhibit unwanted behaviors, as all dog owners know. However, the differences in frequency of these behaviors can vary greatly between breeds. Also, some of these unwanted behaviors...
Whales make some of the longest migrations in the world, often swimming thousands of miles, for many months to breed in tropical regions. Scientist really do not understand what drives...
If you’re a cat owner, you understand how stressful it may be for your cat and yourself when visiting the vet. However, researchers have found that playing “cat-specific” music can...