Nature : Science World Report

Jan 29, 2013 06:45 AM EST

10 Endangered Pygmy Elephants Poisoned in Malaysian Forest

Ten endangered Boreneo pygmy elephants have been found dead in a reserve in Malaysia over the past month and the officials suspect that these animals may have been poisoned, reports BBC.

Jan 29, 2013 06:14 AM EST

Prehistoric Ocean Predator Discovered

A team of scientists at the Edinburg University has discovered prehistoric remains of an ocean predator and named this specie as Tyrannoneustes lythrodectikos.

Jan 28, 2013 03:46 PM EST

Scientists Unravel Mysteries to Spider Silk Strength Using Lasers

Scientists used a sophisticated laser light scattering technique to map the wide variety of elastic properties of spiders' webs.

Jan 28, 2013 02:59 PM EST

Dolphins Try to Save Dying Companion; Lending a Flipper

New research has shown that ailing dolphins may receive a helping hand-or flipper.

Jan 28, 2013 11:48 AM EST

Like Humans, Monkeys Synchronize Their Behavior; Monkey See, Monkey Do!

Researchers have found that, like humans, monkeys can synchronize their body movements without any conscious effort.

Jan 28, 2013 06:44 AM EST

Endangered Water Voles to be Reintroduced to Northumberland

Water voles are one of the legally protected species in Britain, and conservationists are taking necessary measures to protect these endangered rodents.

Jan 28, 2013 01:42 AM EST

Mistle Thrushes Missing From UK Gardens: RSPB

According to the 34th annual Big Garden Birdwatch survey, world's biggest wildlife survey, conducted by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds annually, the numbers of 'mistle thrushes' are declining and their population disappearing from UK garden, reports RSPB.

Jan 26, 2013 08:06 PM EST

Dung Beatles Use Milky Way for Navigation: Study

In a surprising discovery, a new study shows that dung beetles navigate via the Milky Way, the first known species to do so in the animal kingdom.

Jan 26, 2013 09:20 AM EST

Elk at Grand Canyon National Park Getting Too Close for Comfort

The elk in the Grand Canyon may be getting a little too close for comfort. The large mammals, once a rare sight in the national park, are now jamming up roads, grazing on hotel lawns and chasing tourists.

Jan 25, 2013 02:02 PM EST

Pigeons Have GPS! Scientists Find Birds Sense Magnetic Field

Researchers have found a group of 53 cells within a pigeon's brain that respond to the direction and strength of the Earth's magnetic field.

Jan 25, 2013 10:03 AM EST

Guyana and U.S. Team Up to Protect Jaguars

The forested nation of Guyana announced that they’re joining a regional pact to protect the elusive jaguar.

Jan 25, 2013 08:51 AM EST

Giant Squid Emerges from the Deep to Appear on Your Screen

This Sunday, the giant squid will leave the ocean and appear right in your living room. The Discovery Channel is airing its new show “Monster Squid: The Giant is Real” at 8 p.m. EST.