Staff Reporter : Science World Report

Jan 23, 2013 04:39 AM EST

Scottish SPCA Rescue Hedgehogs due to Cold Snaps

A record number of hedgehogs were rescued last year by the Scottish SPCA. They witnessed an increase in the number of hedgehogs rescued over the period of time.

Jan 23, 2013 03:30 AM EST

Large Numbers of Tapirs Found in Madidi-Tambopata Landscape

A large population of lowland tapirs, Latin America's largest terrestrial mammal, is thriving in a series of connected national parks along southeastern Peru and northwest Bolivia border.

Jan 23, 2013 03:16 AM EST

Andes Glaciers Melting Faster due to Climate Change

Falling into the clutches of climate change is the glaciers of the Andes Mountains. A latest comprehensive review of the Andean glacier observations by an international team of scientists states that the glaciers in the tropical Andes have been retreating at an increasing rate since the 1970s.

Jan 22, 2013 07:43 AM EST

Obese Drivers More Likely to Die in Car Collision

A latest finding reveals that obese drivers are at a higher risk of dying in car crashes when compared to people of normal weight.

Jan 22, 2013 06:31 AM EST

Stray Dogs Kill 31 Endangered Blackbucks in India

The sheer negligence of the Kanpur Zoo authorities led to a shocking incident where 31 endangered blackbucks were killed by a pack of stray dogs at a zoological park in Kanpur, India.

Jan 22, 2013 06:22 AM EST

Video Footage Shows Penguins as Efficient Hunters

Two Japanese scientists state that Adelie penguins are unbelievably efficient hunters, after they have successfully captured footage of the foraging activity of the penguins that reside in the Lutzow-Holm Bay, Antarctica.

Jan 22, 2013 05:11 AM EST

Pygmy Sperm Whale Euthanized after Washing Ashore in South NJ

A pygmy sperm whale was euthanized in the early hours of Monday after it washed up on a beach at New Jersey.

Jan 22, 2013 04:07 AM EST

Brit Tourist Wrestles with Shark to Save Children

A British tourist quickly became a hero among Aussies after he successfully battled with a shark in the shallow waters on a beach in Queensland, Australia, where toddlers were splashing.

Dec 22, 2012 05:04 AM EST

Two Ice Seals Listed Under Endangered Species Act

Joining the polar bears on the list of endangered species are two types of ice seals which will be protected under the Endangered Species Act.

Dec 21, 2012 03:11 AM EST

Dragonflies Have Selective Attention Similar to Humans

Dragonfly is the only invertebrate that has a higher level of thought process. The quality of selective attention makes it more efficient and at the same time an effective predator.

Dec 20, 2012 04:01 AM EST

Fossilized Bones of World’s First Freshwater Mosasaur Unearthed

The new fossilized bones unearthed recently is the first evidence that this large marine reptile lived in fresh water river environment that was similar to the modern freshwater dolphins and they belong to the family known as Mosasaurs.

Dec 20, 2012 01:30 AM EST

Spider That Builds Decoys Spotted in Amazon Forest

A peculiar spider has been uncovered in the Peruvian Amazon forest that settles on a replica of larger fake spider that it constructs by itself in an attempt to attract prey or confuse the predators. This spider isn't a legitimate species, more studies have to be done for it to be considered a new c...