The New World screwworm has reemerged in the US, impacting livestock and pets, with human cases rising in Central America. Efforts involve sterile male fly releases (SIT) and new breeding tech, but climate change and livestock movement pose challenges to eradication.
Cats often land on their feet due to unique spinal flexibility, with the thoracic spine more flexible than the lumbar. While the "righting reflex" helps, high falls still cause severe injuries like broken bones, as a 2004 study showed.
Ancient ground squirrel coprolites, found in Yukon permafrost, yield DNA from hundreds of Pleistocene species. These 700,000-year-old fecal pellets reveal a detailed ecosystem picture and a unique squirrel evolutionary branch, proving invaluable paleontological archives.
Researchers discovered how male scissor-tailed nightjars create loud mating calls by flapping wing bones, not vocalizations. This unique method adds them to a select group of birds using body percussion for communication.
Bonqat (pregabalin) is an FDA-approved medication for cats to reduce stress during vet visits and travel. Learn about its use, dosage, side effects, and comparison to gabapentin.
The EU plans a roadmap by 2026 to advance non-animal testing for chemical safety, including a Guiding Group, public monitoring, new technologies like AI, and legal changes by 2029, alongside external reporting by 2028.
Environmental groups and protesters oppose a luxury development in Albania's protected Vjosa-Narta wetland, a vital stopover for migratory flamingos. Concerns include habitat destruction, lack of transparency, and prioritizing private investment over nature conservation.
Research on honeybee queen and worker cells reveals specialized wax environments and 'imperial nurses' adapted for queen development. The cell's composition significantly impacts larval survival and growth.
