Tegan Jones, a bright and curious 10-year-old, had an adventure most children can only dream of. What began as a casual fossil hunt with her mother on the Welsh coastline turned into a journey back in time—220 million years to be precise. Armed with curiosity and a keen eye, Tegan discovered something extraordinary: a set ...
The white-tailed eagle has nested and bred in Belgium for the first time in 500 years, marking a significant moment in the country’s conservation history. The Nesting Site The nesting occurred at De Blankaart nature reserve in West Flanders, where a pair of eagles, named Paul and Betty, hatched one chick, with another expected soon. ...
Scientists at the University of Warwick and the University of New South Wales have pioneered a breakthrough method to analyze animal sounds, leveraging technology traditionally used to study brain waves. This novel approach promises to enhance conservation efforts for endangered species like elephants, whales, and birds. Accurate Population Estimations By analyzing animal sounds, researchers can ...
Epigenetics is a fascinating field that explores how external factors can influence gene activity without changing the underlying DNA sequence. In animals, these changes can significantly impact health, behavior, and development. By understanding the role of epigenetics, we can uncover new ways to improve animal care, prevent diseases, and manage environmental challenges. Understanding Epigenetics Epigenetics ...
In this extraordinary display of the cognitive abilities of orcas, a video titled “Listen to these Orca whales imitate human speech” unveils the remarkable capacity of these marine mammals to mimic sounds, including those made by humans. The focus of this groundbreaking experiment is Wikie, a killer whale who demonstrates an uncanny ability to replicate ...
Let’s discover the incredible find of a 30000-year-old baby woolly mammoth, perfectly preserved in Yukon’s permafrost. This extraordinary find enriches our understanding of Ice Age fauna and symbolizes a step towards reconciling relationships among the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in people, miners, and scientists. The Discovery of Nun Cho-ga On a routine day in June, Travis Mudry’s mining ...
Discover the incredible find of a 44,000-year-old mummified wolf in Siberian permafrost. Discovery of the Ancient Wolf A mummified wolf was discovered in the Siberian permafrost, marking the first complete adult wolf from the late Pleistocene era. Location of the Discovery The wolf was found near a river in the Republic of Sakha, also known ...
The recent sighting of a gray whale near Nantucket has captivated the scientific community. Once thought extinct in the Atlantic Ocean for over 200 years, this unexpected return raises questions about what factors led to this remarkable event. Climate Change is Opening New Pathways Climate change has dramatically altered the Arctic landscape, including the Northwest ...
A family of polar and grizzly bear hybrids, or grolars, in Canada’s western Arctic — which all started with a “pretty strange” female polar bear — is “quite rare,” according to a new study. Genetic Sequencing Sheds Light on Hybrid Bears The research paper, published in the journal Conservation Genetics Resources, used a new tool ...
Research shows that goats can differentiate between happy and angry human voices. Not only that, but they tend to respond more positively to happy tones, demonstrating an understanding of emotional cues! Let’s learn about how this discovery adds to our knowledge of animal cognition and their ability to interpret human emotions. How the Study Was ...
Leander McCabe Maritz, BA (Law) English & Philosophy
Leander McCabe Maritz, BA (Law) English & Philosophy
