Animals : Science World Report

Jan 02, 2015 07:42 AM EST

Entire Elk Herd Drowns After Plunging Through Colorado Ice

An entire herd of elk met its untimely demise after crashing through the ice on the surface of the Echo Canyon Reserve in Colorado. Local residents discovered the carcasses and alerted authorities this past Monday.

Dec 16, 2014 01:20 PM EST

The Rise of Beaver Dams are Changing the World

Beavers may have once been on the verge of extinction, but they're making a comeback--and causing some unseen side effects.

Dec 16, 2014 07:06 AM EST

How Wild Horses First Became Domesticated

Most people know that the horses of today are different from the wild horses that they once were. Now, though, researchers are learning a bit more about how horses first became domesticated.

Dec 15, 2014 11:01 AM EST

How to Speak a Cow's Language: Scientists Eavesdrop on Cattle Conversations

Did you know that cows speak? Scientists have been eavesdropping on "conversations" between calves and their mothers, using detailed acoustic analysis to figure out exactly how cows manage to communicate.

Nov 27, 2014 09:23 AM EST

One Amazon Shrimp Species is Actually Three: Genetics Reveal Diversity

Scientists may have just learned how little they know about diversity in the Amazon. They've discovered three previously unknown species of shrimp that evolved about 10 million years ago.

Nov 26, 2014 10:54 AM EST

Turkey Vultures Evolved Extreme Gut to Cope with Their Disgusting Diet

The human gut is remarkable when it comes to packing away turkey and stuffing for Thanksgiving. But have you ever wondered how other animals manage to survive on food that's inedible to others?

Nov 19, 2014 06:34 AM EST

Lizards Have Bird Breath: Scientists Discover Iguanas Evolved Lungs Like Birds

What do lizards and birds have in common? They have more similarities than you might think. Scientists have found that like birds, iguanas have breathing that flows in a one-directional loop through their lungs.

Nov 11, 2014 08:23 AM EST

The Attraction of Blood: What Component Lures Carnivorous Animals

What does blood smell like to predatory animals? While humans find the smell unpleasant, for carnivores it smells like food. Now, scientists have taken a look at which substances of blood trigger behavioral reactions in predatory animals.

Nov 10, 2014 07:02 AM EST

Mysterious Asphalt Mounds Discovered Within the Oceans of West Africa

Scientists have uncovered something mysterious in the deep oceans of West Africa. They've found more than two thousand mounds of asphalt on the ocean floor harboring a veritable wealth of deep-water creatures.

Nov 05, 2014 11:38 AM EST

The Benefits of Being Fat, But Not Obese: Elephant Seals Dive Better

It turns out that being fat may be an advantage--at least for elephant seals. With the help of tracking devices, scientists have found that adding body fat helps seals dive more efficiently by changing their buoyancy.

Oct 03, 2014 10:50 AM EDT

Mountain Lion's Power Comes with Its Pounce: New Wildlife Collar Sheds Light on Hunting

Scientists have used a new wildlife tracking collar in order to continuously monitor the movements of mountain lions in the wild to determine how much energy they use to stalk, pounce and overpower their prey.

Oct 03, 2014 08:56 AM EDT

Giant Clams Use Iridescence to Harness the Sun's Light

Giant clams live within tropical waters, growing to impressive sizes over their lives. Now, scientists have shown how these mollusks use iridescent structures to operate as living greenhouses that grow symbiotic algae as a source of food.