Mammal : Science World Report

Feb 24, 2016 07:23 AM EST

What Bats are Telling Us About Directional Hearing in Humans

When you're talking with a person in a crowded place, you can focus your attention on the conversation you're having while ignoring the ones happening around you. But how is this possible?

Feb 23, 2016 07:57 AM EST

Extinct Glyptodonts were Massive Armadillos, Ancient DNA Reveals

The mysterious, armored and extinct glyptodonts were actually giant armadillos.

Feb 17, 2016 10:12 AM EST

Big-Brained Mammals More Likely To Go Extinct

A study finds that big-brained mammals are more likely to go extinct.

Jan 29, 2016 04:13 PM EST

Adorable Pika's Future with Climate Change May Not be as Grim as Once Thought

The future for the cute pika may not be as daunting as once thought.

Jan 21, 2016 12:43 PM EST

What's Driving the Deaths of Bats Worldwide: Not Just White Nose Syndrome

What's helping drive the deaths of bats worldwide? It may not only be due to white-nose syndrome

Dec 23, 2015 05:19 PM EST

Mammal Diversity Explosion Occurred After the Dinosaurs Went Extinct

What caused the explosion of mammals that eventually led to the ecosystem we see today?

Nov 18, 2015 10:34 AM EST

Why Mouse Sperm is So Much Longer Than Elephant Sperm

Why is the sperm of rodents so much longer than the sperm of large mammals, like primates? That's a question that researchers have long struggled with. Now, they may have the answers.

Nov 06, 2015 05:02 PM EST

Cougars May Recolonize the Middle of the United States in 25 Years

Cougars may actually recolonize the middle part of the United States within the next 25 years.

Nov 06, 2015 04:15 PM EST

Largest Rat on Earth was 10 Times the Size of a Modern Rat

Scientists may just have uncovered the largest rat in history. They've found the fossils of seven giant rat species on East Timor, with the largest up to 10 times the size of modern rats.

Oct 26, 2015 08:42 PM EDT

Loss of Large Mammals Could Change Entire Ecosystems

When we lose large mammals to extinction, we don't just lose them; we also lose their poop. Now, scientists have found that the loss of large mammals may just change landscapes forever.

Oct 26, 2015 09:34 AM EDT

Bats Avoid Obstacles with Echolocation with One, Simple Technique

Obstacle avoidance may be easier than it sounds when it comes to echolocating bats.

Oct 05, 2015 08:37 AM EDT

Ancient, Furry Creature Survived the Dinosaurs During the Massive Asteroid Impact

A newly discovered mammal species may have actually survived the dinosaur extinction. Researchers have found a beaver-like mammal that managed to outlast the dinosaurs about 66 million years ago