Early North Americans made needles from fur-bearers
Paleoindians at Wyoming’s LaPrele mammoth site made needles from the bones of fur-bearers, likely to creat garments from the animals’ furs to keep warm in a cool climate.
Great apes visually track subject-object relationships like humans do, study finds
Great apes track events with their eyes in the same way that humans do, according to a new study.
Sweet tooth- Ethiopian wolves seen feeding on nectar
For the first time, Ethiopian wolves have been documented feeding on the nectar of Ethiopian red hot poker flowers. This is the first large carnivore species ever to be documented…
Mountain lions coexist with outdoor recreationists by taking the night shift
Mountain lions in greater Los Angeles are proactively shifting their activity to avoid interacting with cyclists, hikers, joggers and other recreationists, finds a new study.
International canine gene research database accelerates biomedical research
A new database covering over 100 different canine tissues can significantly enhance our understanding of hereditary diseases and provide valuable information for health research in both dogs and humans.
Dog-owner interaction is reflected in heart rate variability
A recent study showed that the heart rate variability of a dog and its owner adapt to each other during interaction. High heart rate variability is associated with relaxation, while…
Power of aesthetic species on social media boosts wildlife conservation efforts, say experts
Facebook and Instagram can boost wildlife conservation efforts through public awareness and engagement, according to a new study.
High survival rates explain 20 years of rapid expansion of wolves in Germany
Since wolves returned to Germany 20 years ago, they have spread quickly in many parts of the country. The rapid increase in the number of wolves was due to high…