Category: Animals
Fireworks Make Birds Lose Their Heads
The impact of fireworks on wildlife has been known for a long time, but there have been no real facts and figures on the harm caused.
What Harms Whales and Dolphins the Most
Because temperatures in the oceans are rising, whales and dolphins could be poisoned with toxins from blooming algae. They are also apparently moving to other waters – and then fighting each other. A new report has alarmed the UN Climate Change Conference.
US Announces New Protections for Wolverines as Threatened Species
The wolverine (Gulo gulo or wolverine), a very discreet but incredibly powerful little mammal, has finally been granted protected animal status in the 48 contiguous states of the USA.
These Penguins Take 10000 Little Naps a Day
Why chinstrap penguins rest in around ten thousand micronickers spread throughout the day. And what can be learned from this.
First Successful Recordings of the Rare Vangunu Giant Rat
The approximately half-meter-long rodent was first detected in the Solomon Islands in 2017, and now it has finally fallen into a photo trap.
Critically Endangered Sumatran Rhino Born in Indonesia
Conservationists in Indonesia are celebrating the birth of an extremely rare Sumatran rhinoceros. Because with this species, every specimen counts.
Hippos Trudged Through Rome 500,000 Years Ago
Fossils turn out to be the oldest evidence of modern hippos in Europe.
Worm’s Butt Grows Eyes and Then Swims Away to Make Babies
The marine worm, which belongs to the syllidae family, has horror movie potential. It splits into two parts to reproduce.
Deep-Sea Mining and Warming Trigger Stress In
Mineral resources in the deep sea promise billions in business. However, mining them could disrupt the metabolism of jellyfish, among other things. This is the result of a recent study.
Bats Discovered to Have Sex in a Way That’s Similar to Birds
Male Serotine bats have huge penises, which are unsuitable for the usual mammalian penetration. The animals therefore use a different method for mating; the penis has an unusual task.