Bird Flu Is Spreading in Alarming New Ways
[ad_1] As a recent example of what may ensue, Pitesky points to the repeated African swine fever outbreaks across various Asian countries in the past decade, which decimated the pig…
The Honeybees Versus the Murder Hornets
[ad_1] Teams of volunteers now hunt Asian hornets landing on British soil, but detection is only the tip of the iceberg, says Elmes. The true challenge is tracing the hornet…
How Will the Solar Eclipse Affect Animals? NASA Needs Your Help to Find Out
[ad_1] In other anecdotes, onlookers have reported birds that stop singing, crickets that stopped chirping, or bees that return to their hive, reduce their foraging, or suspend their flight during…
He Got a Pig Kidney Transplant. Now Doctors Need to Keep It Working
[ad_1] Other than rejection of the organ, one of the most common transplant complications is infection. Doctors have to strike a balance when prescribing immunosuppressive drugs: too low a dose…
The Earth Will Feast on Dead Cicadas
[ad_1] Much like an unexpected free dinner will distract you from the leftovers sitting in your fridge, this summer’s cicada emergence will turn predators away from their usual prey. During…
The US Is About to Drown in a Sea of Kittens
[ad_1] Scientists, conservationists, and cat advocates all agree that unchecked outdoor cat populations are a problem, but they remain deeply divided on solutions. While some conservationists propose the targeted killing…
Europe Is Struggling to Coexist With Wild Bears
[ad_1] It was around 5 pm on March 15, and the light was fading fast, when Constantin and Tatiana were attacked by the bear. The young couple, aged 29 and…
A Pill That Kills Ticks Is a Promising New Weapon Against Lyme Disease
[ad_1] If you have a dog or cat, chances are you’ve given your pet a flavored chewable tablet for tick prevention at some point. What if you could take a…
Wild Animals Should Be Paid for the Benefits They Provide Humanity
[ad_1] We need to understand the value of nature if we want to protect it—and that should include paying ecosystems for keeping us alive, argues Ian Redmond, head of conservation…
A Scandal Is Tearing the World of Record-Breaking Dogs Apart
[ad_1] But when Kimball asked Guinness about re-verifying Spike, these vet estimates were no longer sufficient evidence. One way to estimate the age of an animal is by their teeth,…