These hornets may be the alcohol-detox champs of the animal world
Now at Ben-Gurion University of the Negevâs Sde Boker campus in Israel, she wants to know whether ethanol changes hornet social interactions or the frequency of tending larvae.
The ‘Mekong ghost’ megafish has resurfaced after an extinction scare
âThis discovery,â says study coauthor Zeb Hogan, a fish biologist at the University of Nevada, Reno, who leads the USAID-funded Wonders of the Mekong project, âis not just about saving the salmon carp, but about protecting one of the greatest biodiversity hot spots on Earth.â
Dogs And Autumn: Essential Clothing Items This Season
The site was conceived and built through the combined efforts of contributing bloggers, technicians, and compassioned volunteers who believe the way we treat our dogs is a direct reflection of the state of our society.
Male mosquitoes sometimes suck, too
A graduate student in entomologist Jason Rasgonâs lab at Penn State noticed that some male mosquitoes would sometimes feed on blood through a thin artificial membrane when researchers dropped the humidity and took away their usual nectar meals.
AI translates pig sounds into happiness and sadness
The tool could also help label farms based on animal welfare, allowing consumers to make informed choices when buying pork.
8 Cat Breeds That Prove Blondes Have More Fun
Kellie B. GormlyâA kitten and cat rescuer and foster mama whose nickname is âMother Catresaââis an award-winning veteran journalist who freelances for national publications, including The Washington Post, History.com, Woman's World, and FIRST for Women.
‘Momotaro’s Accomplishment’: Tokyo Customs Dog’s Finds 16kg Of Marijuana In A Spanish Man’s Suitcase
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Food Intolerance in Cats: Symptoms, Signs, & Treatment
Dr Emma Passman, DVM, says âUnderstanding the difference between food allergies and intolerances, as well as recognizing the key symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss, is crucial for identifying the issue early on.
Owner Of Dog Chained To A Fence During Hurricane Milton Arrested For Animal Cruelty
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Young humpback whale dies after collision with ferry in Tahiti
Photographer Sina Ritter, who also met the whale, was heartbroken by the news: âOur Sweet Girl (locally known as âCocoâ) was hit and killed by one of the large ferries that run between the islands.
What Is a Bland Diet for Cats, and When to Use Them
Lizzie has worked in companion animal practice for over ten years, in a variety of roles from small rural branch surgeries to large hospital environments.
Bald Dog Abandoned In An Empty Field Recovers And Goes To A Foster Home
She explains that Cardi B had âunbelievableâ hair loss from thousands of fleas and has burns all over her body, âwhich the vet says are likely from urine and feces scalds from being crammed into a tiny crate and left to sit for days on endâ.
The Complete Guide to Cat Body Language and Communication
If you notice negative signs such as tongue licking on top of the nose, head shaking, head-turning sharply with pupil dilation, or short, low-pitched meow sounds while stroking your cat.
All about immune support supplement for cats
For a long time, studies have demonstrated that zinc deficiency leads to lower lymphocyte white blood cell counts and antibody production, and therefore increased susceptibility to infection.
Fresh Is Best Cat Food Review
The feeding guidelines on the package are designed to comply with AAFCO recommendations, but due to the nutrient density and high digestibility of the product, Fresh is Best suggests smaller servings may be adequate.
The 6 Best Pumpkin Cat Foods
Featuring chicken muscle meat as the primary ingredient with supplemental protein from sardines, this Almo Nature recipe is simple and easily digestible for cats.
At-home experiments shed light on catsâ liquid behavior
In that study, published in 2019 in Animal Cognition, dogs slowed down and hesitated before walking through uncomfortably small openings, revealing that they rely on awareness of their body size to make decisions.
Family Continues To Fight For Son’s Service Dog’s Access At School
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Dog Abandoned By Owners Hours Before Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall Gets Rescued
The site was conceived and built through the combined efforts of contributing bloggers, technicians, and compassioned volunteers who believe the way we treat our dogs is a direct reflection of the state of our society.
K9 Helps Rescue Dog Trapped Atop A 20-Foot Tree Following Hurricane Helene
The site was conceived and built through the combined efforts of contributing bloggers, technicians, and compassioned volunteers who believe the way we treat our dogs is a direct reflection of the state of our society.
DNA from old hair helps confirm the macabre diet of two 19th century lions
Tyler James Murchie, a paleogenomicist at the Hakai Institute on Quadra Island, British Columbia who was not involved with the research, is surprised that the DNA fragments survived for this long in the lionsâ mouths in the museum.
10 Things You Probably Did Not Know About Red Tabby Cats
Over the course of her career, she has written on a wide variety of topics that reflect her many interests, from video game reviews to animal and pet care; and from rock music to international social issues.
The largest arthropod to ever live finally has a head
Though the specimens provide a wealth of information about Arthropleura, thereâs a lot left to learn about this mighty millipede, including what it might have eaten and whether it walked on land, underwater or was capable of both.
Fecal Exams for Cats
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof is a 2013 graduate of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) at Virginia Tech, where he also earned a Masters in Public Health.
To tell a right-trunked elephant from a lefty, check the wrinkles
And trunk skin gets a bit wrinklier on the curled-in side over the years as more little creases form with the bending, says mechanical engineer Andrew Schulz of the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart, Germany.
Dog Asks Deputy For Help To Rescue Owner At A Cabin
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‘Poopcopter’: AI Drone That Scans The Sky To Scoop Dog Poop
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These sea creatures can fuse their bodies
Because comb jellies are spread out in the open ocean, fusion probably happens only in a lab setting, says Steven Haddock, a marine biologist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute in Moss Landing, Calif.
A Rescue Dog Turned Disaster Search Canine Is This Year’s ASCPA Dog Of The Year
ASPCA revealed that SDF is âan organization whose mission is to strengthen disaster response in America by rescuing and recruiting dogs and partnering them with firefighters and other first responders to find people buried alive in the wreckage of disasters.â
Genesee County Jail Inmate Charged After Punching Therapy Dog
âI understand that therapy dogs can be beneficial, but in this scenario, at least use a larger breed that has a better chance at being able to defend itself and in the future, donât leave them alone with these inmates to fend for themselves,â the user continued, before proceeding to call the incident a âcareless mistake that could have been avoidedâ.
Fun and healthy Halloween cat toys for your feline friend
This reaction is due to a compound called nepetalactone found in the plantâs leaves and stems, which binds to receptors in the catâs nose and stimulates sensory neurons, leading to a euphoric response.
Police Dog Gizmo Who Sniffed Out Drugs Worth $12M Throughout Career Passes Away
In a June 2015 Facebook post, Police Scotland wrote, âOne year old Gizmo is taking over Busterâs search duties â hunting for weapons, drugs, cash, stolen items and explosives.
European Cat Breeds
The German Rex was developed in Germany when a stray female cat with a distinctive wavy coat was adopted off the streets after World War II.
Some tadpoles donât poop for weeks. That keeps their pools clean
The researchers note that unlike Eiffingerâs tree frogs, the other species typically lay their eggs in open ponds where ammonia is easily diluted.
The 2024 American Humane Hero Dog Award Nominees Are Out!
In the Emerging Hero and Shelter category, we have Lieutenant Dan from New Richmond, Ohio, who, despite having his hind limbs and tail amputated due to birth defects, now lives a full and happy life â a true icon of positivity and perseverance!
Bird nests made with a toxic fungus seem to fend off attacking ants
So Cortés-Romay and behavioral ecologist Sabrina Amador Vargas of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Balboa, Panama, placed strands of horsehair fungus onto the branches of 30 acacia trees inhabited by one species of symbiotic ant (Pseudomyrmex spinicola), along with fibers of a nonfungal plant of similar thickness and type that birds also use to build nests.
Coyotes have the face muscles for that âsad-puppyâ look
The expressive face muscles were found in two coyotes from Pennsylvania and one from Oregon, Courtney Sexton of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Va., and colleagues say.
Dolphinsâ open-mouth behaviors during play are like smiles, a study claims
But Palagi is convinced the open mouth is dedicated only to playful contexts: When the dolphins in her study were acting aggressively, her team didnât see the animals performing this particular open-mouth behavior.
Animals Lebanon sees rise in abandoned cats after Israeli attacks
Lebanon is home to a diverse range of animal species, thanks to its varied landscapes that include mountains, forests, and coastal regions.
PetSafe ScoopFree Premium Natural Cat Litter Review
In 2013, PetSafe introduced its Simply Clean self-cleaning litter box, which featured a continuously rotating bowl that removes waste using a conveyor system.