Animals

Animals

Eating can be skin deep

In the laboratory, bottom-dwelling hagfish absorb nutrients through the skin.

Animals

There’s no ‘i’ in elephant

These clever mammals may know when two trunks are better than one.

Animals

What the cat’s tongue catches

New study shows how cats use physics to drink.

Animals

Census of the oceans

Ten years of work reveals new species, amazing diversity.

Animals

Poop-sniffing mice to the rescue

Animals can detect droppings left by ducks with Bird Flu.

Animals

Afraid of its own fishy reflection

A cichlid brain works differently when the fish attacks its mirror image.

Animals

Animals without oxygen, underwater

Three species found possibly living where they should not.

Animals

Fruit flies taste water

A protein helps tell the brain, 'Got water.'

Animals

Elephant all-wheel drive

An elephant strides more like humans than like other quadrupeds.

Animals

Half rooster, half hen

Study of special chickens suggests new thinking on hormones and gender.

Animals

Whales may round up squid for dinner

Tracking sperm whale movements suggests groups herd to hunt.

Animals

The case of the hairy eyeball

Pet tarantulas don't need venom to express irritation.