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A new study finds that two subtypes of pathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) produce five to 16 times more protective capsular ‘slime’ when Enterococcus faecalis (EF) is present. The finding…
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 track events with their eyes in the same way that humans do, according to a new study.
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 in greater Los Angeles are proactively shifting their activity to avoid interacting with cyclists, hikers, joggers and other recreationists, finds a new study.
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.
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…
Facebook and Instagram can boost wildlife conservation efforts through public awareness and engagement, according to a new study.
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…
Researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm to accurately detect heart murmurs in dogs, one of the main indicators of cardiac disease, which affects a large proportion of some smaller…