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MAMMAL DEFENSE MECHANISMS
Over 1,500 bat species carry thousands of deadly viruses but rarely get sick, and scientists are only just beginning to understand why- How to identify if the snake near your pond is a cottonmouth or just a harmless watersnake
- The ugliest animal on Earth may be humanity's best hope for living longer — here's the science
- Scientists just found the holy grail gene that could let humans regrow their own limbs one dayScientists studying naked mole rats discovered a gene linked to high levels of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HMW-HA), a substance ...11 May, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
- Why Florida Skunks Do Handstands Before Spraying: The Odd Signal That Defies Typical Mammal DefenseFlorida spotted skunks possess a unique defense. When threatened, they perform a handstand, lifting their hindquarters. This unusual displa...17 Mar, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
- A Rare Survival Strategy That Leaves Predators In The Wild ConfusedAnimals in the wild have a unique survival tactic. Instead of fighting or fleeing, some pretend to be dead. This behavior, called thanatosi...08 Mar, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
- The Hidden Biology Behind Some of the Internet’s Strangest Animal MomentsSurprising animal behaviors, from birds to amphibians, are revealing deep biological processes. Scientists are uncovering how viruses manip...04 Mar, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
- 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...16 Feb, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
- Man goes on a casual walk and comes back with a 'reptilian bagpack': Watch viral videoA video of a frilled-neck lizard climbing onto a man in an Australian forest has gone viral. The lizard inflated its frill and followed the...28 Nov, 2024, 05.51 PM IST
- First wild bison born in UK in thousands of years after 'unexpected' pregnancy. This is what happenedFor the first time in thousands of years, a wild bison has been born in the UK following a surprising pregnancy. The new born was delivered...21 Oct, 2022, 10.14 PM IST
- Bats, unlike other mammals, do not show dependence on gut bacteria: StudyEarlier studies have established that in several mammals, including humans, gut bacteria, help in digesting food and maintaining healthy im...13 Nov, 2019, 12.33 PM IST
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