One of the most interesting topics discussed in my Ornithology class was about the “con artists” found in nature… Brood parasitism occurs when a female bird (the parasite) lays her eggs in the nest of ...

They say an elephant never forgets, but that maxim could also apply to humpback whales — or at least it could have. A new study revealed that warming ocean temperatures are hindering the endangered ...

Many birds lumped under the name “seagull” seem right at home in human-dominated landscapes. In the coastal towns and cities of the United Kingdom, European herring gulls (Larus argentatus) are a ...

Tuna sometimes get itchy. Without hands or a back-scratcher, what’s a fish to do? Many species rub up against each other, but some use a different scratching post—sharks. Scientists studying the ...

Could buckyballs be holding new quantum mysteries, which unlock their potential for quantum information science? That’s what theoretical physicist Timur Tscherbul from the University of Nevada, Reno ...

While some pet owners may disagree, it's widely accepted that around 80% of dogs will engage in fetching 'play' behaviors with their humans. But scientists have now found out that almost half of ...

Squirrels are among some of the more controversial forms of wildlife around. While some despise the damage they can do to their gardens, others might find them to be a welcome presence in their yards.