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Enormous octopuses dominated Earth's prehistoric seas over 100 million years agoAncient oceans were once ruled by enormous octopus relatives. New research reveals these early creatures were massive, dominant hunters. Fo...
Quote of the Day by Wangari Maathai: “The Generation That Destroys the Environment… – Lessons on environmental responsibility, climate change, sustainability, and why protecting nature matters for future generations by the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and founder of the Green Belt MovementQuote of the Day by Wangari Maathai: "The generation that destroys the environment is not the generation that pays the price," Wangari Maat...
This Wolf Pulled Up a Crab Trap, and it Could Change What We Know About Animal IntelligenceA female gray wolf in British Columbia was observed dragging an underwater crab trap ashore to access herring bait, a behavior experts sugg...
2025’s Wildest Animal Behaviors That Scientists Didn’t ExpectRemarkable animal behaviors emerged globally in 2025. Bumblebee catfish ascended waterfalls in Brazil, while Canadian wolves ingeniously us...
These Birds Solve Problems in Ways Scientists Didn’t ExpectCorvids, including crows and ravens, exhibit exceptional intelligence and problem-solving skills comparable to mammals. Their complex socia...
Why Do Dolphins Make Strange Whistles When Something Unexpected Happens? Scientists Think It Might Be SurpriseScientists are discovering how dolphins communicate emotions. New research shows dolphins produce unique whistles when encountering unexpec...
Experts Studying Animal Intelligence Across Species Are Finding Patterns No One ExpectedA new special issue in Acta Ethologica explores the diverse ways animals think, learn, and interact, revealing 'intellectual biodiversity' ...
Some Animals Are Choosing Companions From Other Species, and Scientists Want to Know WhyAnimals are forming lasting social bonds with different species, engaging in cooperative hunting and peaceful companionship. Research sugge...
The Survival Secret Scientists Are Uncovering: How Do Animal Friendships Really Work?Years of observation reveal that animal survival hinges not just on strength but also on complex social connections. Studies show animals n...
What We Learned From Weird Animal Behaviour in 2025: 5 Surprises With Real StudiesRecent 2025 studies reveal the biological functions behind seemingly strange animal behaviors. From chimpanzees using plants as medicine an...
Animals in the courtroomThe podcast 'The Courts of the Living' challenges conventional views on animals and legal systems, advocating for a broader understanding o...
How snakes use their sense of smell to distinguish identityResearchers have discovered that snakes, specifically garter snakes, can recognize themselves through scent, challenging previous notions a...
Mammalian brain size depends on the quality of parental care: StudyThe research was carried out on a sample of bird brains.
- Here's how primates developed larger brains
New York, March 28 (IANS) A diet rich in fruits may have been responsible for larger brain size in primates, researchers say.
- TOI Green Drive: Urban forests can clean up Delhi air
Delhi’s green cover is below international standards, but experts say it can do better by planting right species.
Wearing a suit can change the way your brain worksRutchick and his co-authors found that wearing clothing that's more formal than usual encourages people to use abstract processing more rea...
- How to create active, livable cities
Cities should be designed to create more physical activity for residents, who can then lead healthier lives, overcoming their sedentary lif...