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Five cows abandoned on a remote island for 130 years survived against the odds, and their DNA revealed whyScientists uncover hidden history of abandoned cows: A tale of survival unfolded on Amsterdam Island, where five abandoned cattle in 1871 d...- In 1859, English settlers released 24 wild rabbits; in 2024, scientists were shocked to find that the DNA of almost all the rabbits in Australia descended from those 24A seemingly simple request for hunting rabbits in 1859 by Thomas Austin in Australia unleashed a continental plague. While rabbits were int...
- Florida has moved more than 97,000 gopher tortoises since 2009, but the booming rescue industry may be hiding a harder question about whether these reptiles can actually survive the shuffleFlorida's gopher tortoise relocation program, designed to protect the species from development, faces scrutiny. While developers pay to mov...
- The koalas everyone gave up on are making a genetic comebackA new study on koalas is changing conservation science. Populations previously believed to be genetically doomed are now showing recovery. ...
- Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
- How to identify Gaboon Viper: Key physical features, range, habitat, and dietAfrica's Gaboon viper boasts the longest fangs of any venomous snake. This master of camouflage lives in forests and is a patient hunter. W...
- 10 years ago, a child fell into a zoo enclosure with a 450-pound ‘patriot’ gorilla that was killed minutes later and the internet believed it broke the matrixHarambe's story: The White House's unexpected tribute to Harambe, the silverback gorilla killed in 2016, reignited the "Harambe Simulation ...
- Why scientists are racing to protect animal traditions before they disappearWildlife conservation is shifting focus. Experts now emphasize preserving animal traditions, behavior, and social skills. This new approach...
- In 1871, a farmer left five cows on a remote island, 130 years later, scientists studied their DNA and found something that stunned themFive cows left on Amsterdam Island in 1871 became a feral herd of 2,000, a remarkable survival story. A 2024 genetic study revealed their m...
- Why Europe Is Quietly Bringing Back an Animal That Went Extinct in 1627The last aurochs, an ancestor of modern cattle, vanished in Poland in 1627. However, a groundbreaking scientific effort is bringing these m...
- A Stanford study just rewrote the Bengal cat's origin storyNew research reveals Bengal cats' striking looks originate from common house cats. For years, people believed their wild ancestry was respo...
- The Different Ways Animals Adapt to Climate ChangeWarming temperatures are forcing animals worldwide to alter their behaviors, from migration timing to breeding seasons. A recent study high...
- Why Some Animals Choose Family Over Freedom And What It Reveals About SurvivalLife in nature is not just about survival. Organisms often help their relatives reproduce. This is explained by inclusive fitness theory. I...
- This discovery in Cannabis DNA will change how you see weed forever; 33 genetic markers explainedResearchers at Université Laval have identified 33 genetic markers influencing cannabinoid production in cannabis. This breakthrough enable...
- Rs 40 crore sale of Indian cow sets World Record at auction. What makes the Andhra breed cow so expensive?A Nellore breed cow named Viatina-19 made history by being sold for Rs 40 crore ($4.8 million) at an auction in Brazil, setting a Guinness ...
- Record-breaking Nelore cow sold for 40 crores in Brazil sets new livestock auction milestoneIn a historic event, a Nelore cow named Viatina-19 FIV Mara Imóveis has become the most expensive cow ever sold, fetching a record-breaking...
- Cattle and Buffalo Breeding Policy to limit cross breeding to some extent: Chandra Mohan Patowary“Assam does not possess a high yielding milch breed of its own. The local cattle are of low genetic potential for milk production. So to ac...
- Nine new 'desi' breeds added to India's indigenous livestock listIndia has identified and registered nine new indigenous breeds of livestock and poultry this year, taking the list of ‘desi’ breeds in the ...
- Kendrapara sheep gets rare statusA threatened breed of sheep found only in coastal Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara districts of Odisha has been conferred 'rare and singular sp...
- Shrinking species suffers from poor genetic diversityA recent study of the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) population in India shows that the species suffers from poorgenetic diversi...
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