Medicine & TechnologyA recent study suggests that the evolutionary success of the first colossal predators on land was driven by their need to hone their skills as killers. Check this article to learn more.
A new study reveals that high levels of mercury can be traced back to specific types of brain cells of mammals. Continue reading the article to find out more.
Researchers recorded the rarely heard vocalizations of short-beaked echidnas during the breeding season, challenging previous assumptions about their communication abilities. Read the article to learn more.
Since humans are classified as primates, scientists try to determine the distinct characteristics of this diverse order of mammals. Continue reading the article to find out more.
An ancient fire wiped out entire species of animals that once roamed the Earth, and scientists fear that this event might happen again. Learn more about it in this article.
Visual perspective-taking is an evolutionary shift in social cognition that forms the foundation for communication and understanding others. Check out this new study that traces its origins to dinosaurs instead of mammals.
Genomic research on pangolins may support conservation efforts for this endangered species as scientists uncover surprising chromosome counts in the unique mammal. Read the article to learn more.
A recent study reveals that African spiny mice, such as armadillos, possess protective bony scales beneath their tail skin, previously unnoticed. Read the article to learn more.
While marsupials have been thought to be an evolutionary stage between egg-laying and plancental animals, a new study shows that this is not the case. Read to learn more.
Elephant seals are taking a "sleep spiral" deep in the ocean as per their brainwave activity recorded by an EEG device attached to them during an experiment. Read the article to learn more.