Parthenogenesis: How females from some species can reproduce without males
An Asian water dragon hatched from an egg at the Smithsonian National Zoo, and her keepers were shocked. Why? Her mother had never been with a male…
Category: Animals
A newly discovered species of tardigrade that glows blue when exposed to ultraviolet light uses the powers of fluorescence as a protective shield, according to new research. Read More
Using song patterns to predict whale migrations could help us protect them from ship strikes. Read More
Humans are not the only species facing a potential threat from SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, according to a new study from the University of… Read More
We like to think the human brain is special and superior, but even the smallest brains on Earth occasionally show remarkable similarities to our own. Read More
Monkey teeth fossils hint several extinct species crossed the Atlantic
Most mammal fossils are visually unimpressive: a handful of teeth here and a fragment of bone there. Some are not even enough to identify the species they…
The coronavirus, having now traveled the globe and claimed over 23,500 human lives, might also pose a threat to great apes, experts warned. Read More
Snake venoms vary a lot between species in their make-up and effects, which is a major problem for developing treatments. Read More
The first known sighting of an albino panda has taken place in China, revealing a uniquely pale bear cub padding through a lush green bamboo forest. Read More
A newly discovered visual system in deep-sea fish could allow them to discern predators from prey in the low-light conditions found at the bottom of the ocean,… Read More