Caught alive after a three-week hunt, an allegedly 21-foot-long (6.4-meter-long) saltwater crocodile the biggest crocodile ever caught in the Philippines.
Elephants Took 24 Million Generations to Evolve From Mouse-Size National Geographic - February 3, 2012
Evolving bigger bodies takes longer than getting small, mammal study says. Some mammals need roughly 24 million generations to go from mouse-size to elephant-size, a new study says. Using both fossil and living specimens, scientists calculated growth rates for 28 different mammalian groups during the past 65 million yearsÑand found that, for mammals, getting big takes longer than shrinking. It takes a minimum of 1.6 million generations for mammals to achieve a hundredfold increase in body size, about 5 million generations for a thousandfold increase, and about 10 million generations for a 5,000-fold increase, the team discovered.
Chimp study shows evidence of synaesthesia PhysOrg - December 6, 2011
In the never-ending struggle to understand how the human brain works, all manner of experiments are dreamed up and carried out. In one new one, for example, researchers in Japan have been testing chimps to see if they possess brain connections that cross the senses. In human terms, itÕs known as synaesthesia, the phenomenon where a person associates one sensation with another; feeling colors for example or associating higher musical tones with lighter colored objects.
A living species of aquatic beetle found in 20-million-year-old sediments PhysOrg - October 6, 2011
The fossil beetle discovered in the 16-23 million years old sediments of the Irtysh River in southern Siberia belongs to the modern species Helophorus sibiricus, a member of the water scavenger beetles (Hydrophiloidea), which is at present widely distributed in Eurasia and reaches even North America. The species was originally described in 1860 by the Russian entomologist Victor Motschulsky based on specimens collected at Lake Baikal. It is aquatic and inhabits various kinds of standing waters, predominantly the grassy temporary pools. Larvae are unknown so far, but are supposed to be terrestrial and predaceous, preying on various invertebrates, as in most other species of the genus.
Humans Hard Wired to Respond to Animals Live Science - September 9, 2011
A part of your brain is hard wired to respond to animals, whether cute and fluffy or ugly and threatening, a new study has found.
Biggest Crocodile Ever Caught? National Geographic - September 7, 2011
Caught alive after a three-week hunt, an allegedly 21-foot-long (6.4-meter-long) saltwater crocodile the biggest crocodile ever caught in the Philippines.
Tests show Arctic reindeer 'see in UV' BBC - May 26, 2011
Arctic reindeer can see beyond the "visible" light spectrum into the ultra-violet region, according to new research by an international team. They say tests on reindeer showed that the animal does respond to UV stimuli, unlike humans.
Orangutan Genome Decoded Live Science - January 26, 2011
The sequenced genomes of this great ape and her kin -- our most distant living relatives in the hominid family Ð evolved much more slowly than that of chimps and humans, the team found.
African elephant is two species, researchers say BBC - December 21, 2010
Genetic researchers may have resolved a long-standing dispute by proving there are two species of African elephant. Savannah and forest elephants have been separated for at least three million years, they say, and are as distinct from each other as Asian elephants are from the extinct woolly mammoth. The researchers also made what they say are the first sequences of nuclear DNA from the extinct American mastodon.
Obesity On the Rise in Animals Live Science - November 24, 2010
The problem of obesity isn't confined to just humans. A new study finds increased rates of obesity in mammals ranging from feral rats and mice to domestic pets and laboratory primates. Americans have grown increasingly heavier, with the average body mass index (or BMI, a measure of height and weight that estimates fatness) increasing from about 25 in the early 1960s to around 28 in 2002, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The CDC considers adults with BMIs between 25 and 29.9 to be overweight.
New Self-Cloning Lizard Found in Vietnam Restaurant National Geographic - November 8, 2010
All-female species reproduces via virgin birth, new study says.
Extremophiles: World's Weirdest Life Live Science - October 3, 2010
From bacteria that can survive inside rocks to microbes that can withstand tremendous heat, cold and radiation, life can take some extreme forms. These enterprising creatures reveal not just the resilience of life on Earth, but the possibilities for life elsewhere in the universe. Here are some especially amazing examples of so-called extremophiles.
Rare Asian 'Unicorn' Sighted, Dies in Captivity Live Science - September 16, 2010
One of the rarest animals in the world has been sighted for the first time in more than 10 years, according to the government of Laos. Sightings of the animal, called a saola, are so rare that the creature has been likened to a unicorn, despite the fact that it has two horns, not one.
Animal- Human Connection: Crucial in Human Evolution Science Daily - July 21, 2010
New hypothesis for human evolution and human nature PhysOrg - July 21, 2010
... the interdependency of ancestral humans with other animal species - "the animal connection" - played a crucial and beneficial role in human evolution over the last 2.6 million years.
Fossil links humans and monkeys BBC - July 14, 2010
Ape ancestors brought to life by fossil skull of 'Saadanius' primate Guardian - July 14, 2010
The skull of a creature dubbed Saadanius helps to explain how ancient primates split into two groups Ð the Old World monkeys and the great apes, including chimpanzees, gorillas and humans
Fireflies blink in synch to send a uniform message PhysOrg - July 8, 2010
Saudi, China scientists decode camel DNA PhysOrg - June 9, 2010
Physics: Particle Chameleon Caught in the Act of Changing Science Daily - June 1, 2010
New Species Found in "Lost World": Pinocchio Frog, More National Geographic - May 17, 2010
'Lost world' of Papua yields stunning secrets BBC - May 17, 2010
'Pinocchio' Frog and 'Gargoyle' Gecko Discovered Live Science - May 17, 2010
Pictures: Rare Bees Make Floral Nests National Geographic - May 12, 2010
Philippines: New Giant Lizard Discovery "an Unprecedented Surprise" National Geographic - April 10, 2010
It has a double penis, and is as long as a tall human
New species of giant lizard found in Philippines PhysOrg - April 6, 2010
Antarctic Ice Creature Opens Window to Extreme Life Live Science - March 19, 2010
Scientists go 'gaga' to find creatures beneath 600 feet of ice AP - March 15, 2010
Mutant All-Black Penguin Found National Geographic - March 16, 2010
Body Clock of Arctic Reindeer Ticks Differently Live Science - March 15, 2010
Scientists reveal how snakes 'see' at night PhysOrg - March 15, 2010
Giant George Is World's Tallest Dog BBC - February 22, 2010
Do speedy elephants walk or run? BBC - February 12, 2010
Clouded leopard: First film of new Asia big cat species BBC - February 10, 2010
Tigers evolved with snow leopards, gene study reveals BBC - February 12, 2010
Genes that give butterflies identical wings found Telegraph.co.uk - February 9, 2010
Scientists warn of rise in diseases spread from animals to humans Telegraph.co.uk - January 4, 2010
How Do Salamanders Grow a New Leg? Protein Mechanisms Behind Limb Regeneration Science Daily - December 16, 2009
10 Animals That Use Tools Live Science - December 14, 2009
DNA study sheds new light on horse evolution PhysOrg - December 11, 2009
Horse genome unlocked by science BBC - November 6, 2009
Robins can see Earth's magnetic field Telegraph.co.uk - October 29, 2009
The truth about the disappearing honeybees New Scientist - October 27, 2009
Animals now picking up bugs from people, study shows PhysOrg - October 26, 2009
Tiny ears found on butterflyÕs wings MSNBC - October 27, 2009
Oldest Known Spider Webs Discovered Live Science - October 30, 2009
'Giant' orb web spider discovered BBC - October 21, 2009
Largest Web-Spinning Spider Found National Geographic - October 21, 2009
25 Amazing Ancient Beasts Live Science - October 18, 2009
25 Amazing Ancient Beasts Live Science - October 18, 2009
Barking Dogs Explained Discovery - October 16, 2009
World's Biggest Snake Lived in 1st "Modern" Rain Forest National Geographic - October 13, 2009
Lizards filmed 'walking on water' BBC - October 13, 2009
"Surreal" Vegetarian Spider Found -- A First National Geographic - October 12, 2009
Secrets of insect flight revealed PhysOrg - September 17, 2009
For Wings, Nature Loves a Twist Live Science - September 17, 2009
Evidence Points To Conscious 'Metacognition' In Some Nonhuman Animals Science Daily - September 15, 2009
Animals Think About Thinking, Research Suggests Live Science - September 15, 2009
Cradle And Birthday Of The Dog Identified: East Asia 16,000 years ago Science Daily - September 2, 2009
Monkeys get a groove on, but only to monkey music PhysOrg - September 2, 2009
Gorilla sexual intrigue could explain human monogamy New Scientist - September 2, 2009
Extinct Walking Bat Found; Upends Evolutionary Theory National Geographic - August 10, 2009
Veterinarians using stem cells to treat animals PhysOrg - August 10, 2009
Eastern Himalaya: 353 New Species - Flying Frogs National Geographic - August 11, 2009 
Hundreds Of New Species Discovered In Eastern Himalayas Science Daily - August 11, 2009
Flying frog among 353 new Himalayan species PhysOrg - August 10, 2009
Orang-utans fashion only known animal instrument New Scientist - August 6, 2009
Where Did Dogs Become Our "Best Friends"? National Geographic - August 4, 2009
Domestic dog origins challenged BBC - August 4, 2009
Sea snake's two-headed illusion BBC - August 6, 2009
"Two Headed" Sea Serpents Fool Attackers National Geographic - August 6, 2009
Could Extinct Animals Be Resurrected from Frozen Samples? Live Science - July 23, 2009
Toxic Substance Allows Birds to "See" Magnetic Field National Geographic - July 9, 2009
Chimpanzees learn from video demo BBC - July 2, 2009
Scientists 'rebuild' giant moa using ancient DNA PhysOrg - July 1, 2009
Frog Dozes in Mud for Years Live Science - June 29, 2009
Obesity Clues From Research On How Burrowing Frogs Survive Years Without Food PhysOrg - June 29, 2009
Albino Baby Turtle National Geographic - June 26, 2009
Monkeys fall for visual illusion BBC - June 25, 2009
In a study, rhesus monkeys responded to the "Thatcher effect", a strange
phenomenon that makes it difficult to detect changes in an upside down face.
Animals that count: How numeracy evolved New Scientist - June 23, 2009
Pink Moth Discovered in Arizona Live Science - June 10, 2009
Large mammal migrations are disappearing MSNBC - June 8, 2009
The Evolution of House Cats Scientific American - June 11, 2009
Monkeys glowing green under UV light to aid research BBC - May 27, 2009
New Giant Lemur Species Discovered Live Science - May 28, 2009
Mice Given 'Human' Version of Speech Gene Live Science - May 28, 2009
Mouse genome laid bare to science BBC - May 27, 2009
Meet the brains of the animal world BBC - May 7, 2009
Early domestic animals were surprisingly well bred New Scientist - May 5, 2009
Over 200 New Amphibians Found in Madagascar National Geographic - May 5, 2009
New Species: Meet the Tiny Toadlet (and Froglet) National Geographic - May 5, 2009
Spider "Resurrections" Take Scientists by Surprise National Geographic - April 24, 2009
The spiders, it seems, enter comas to survive for hours underwater, according to a new study.
Fluorescent puppy is world's first transgenic dog New Scientist - April 24, 2009
Cow genome 'to transform farming' BBC - April 24, 2009
Cow Genome Decoded National Geographic - April 24, 2009
Tree Kangaroo Twins Filmed in the Pouch - A First National Geographic - April 22, 2009
Cure For Honey Bee Colony Collapse? Science Daily - April 15, 2009
Colony collapse disorder Wikipedia
The snow monkeys of Hell's Valley New Scientist - April 15, 2009
Japanese Macaque Wikipedia
Japan's Snow Moneys Google Videos
All-Female Ant Species Found National Geographic - April 17, 2009
Ants inhabit 'world without sex' BBC - April 15, 2009
Slave ants keep a taste for revenge New Scientist - April 15, 2009
Chimps use geometry to navigate the jungle New Scientist - March 12, 2009
Javan Rhino - Indonesia: "Most Endangered Mammal" Filmed National Geographic - March 10, 2009
Horse Taming, Milking Started in Kazakhstan at least 5,500 years ago National Geographic - March 5, 2009
Domestic Horse Ridden Further Back in Time Live Science - March 5, 2009
See-Through Frogs Discovered Live Science - February 3, 2009
Fossil hunters discover largest snakes ever to have slithered on earth Guardian - February 5, 2009
Largest prehistoric snake on record discovered in Colombia PhysOrg - February 5, 2009
Biggest Snake Discovered; Was Longer Than a Bus National Geographic - February 5, 2009
Largest snake 'as long as a bus' BBC - February 5, 2009
"Grumpy" Reptile Becomes Dad at 111 National Geographic - January 27, 2009
Their union resulted in 11 babies.
Pink Galapagos iguana rewrites family tree BBC - January 5, 2009
Pink Iguana Species Discovered National Geographic - January 6, 2009
Tangled web of spider evolution BBC - December 23, 2008
Photos of the News Species 2008 National Geographic - December 15, 2008
How the Turtle's Shell Evolved BBC - November 27, 2008
Oldest Turtle Found; May Crack Shell-Evolution Mystery National Geographic - November 27, 2008
Tiny Tropical Island Yields a Wealth of Species National Geographic - November 24, 2008
Rare White Lions Get Wild Live Science - October 18, 2008
Oldest Full-Body Insect Fossil Found Live Science - October 15, 2008
Bug from Borneo is the world's longest - 22 inches MSNBC - October 17, 2008
Cattle, Deer Graze Along Earth's Magnetic Field National Geographic - August 25, 2008
125,000 Gorillas "Found" National Geographic - August 5, 2008
Gorilla "Paradise" Found; May Double World Numbers National Geographic - August 5, 2008
Newfound Monkey Species "Rarest in Africa," Experts Say National Geographic - August 5, 2008
World's Smallest Snake Discovered in Barbados, Study Says National Geographic - August 4, 2008
Platypus genetic code unravelled BBC - May 8, 2008
World's Strangest Creature? Part Mammal, Part Reptile Live Science - May 8, 2008
Platypus Wikipedia
Platypus Google Videos
Elephant Painting a Self Portrait YouTube - March 30, 2008
New Zealand's 'Living Dinosaur' -- The Tuatara -- Is Surprisingly The Fastest Evolving Animal Science Daily - March 24, 2008
Colorful Harlequin Frog Discovered National Geographic - March 13, 2008
Video: Hen Lays Green Eggs National Geographic - January 30, 2008
Tanzania: 'Bizarre' new mammal discovered BBC - February 1, 2008
Largest Elephant Shrew Discovered in Africa National Geographic - February 1, 2008
Gemina the 'crooked-necked giraffe' dies AP - January 11, 2008
Crooked Neck Giraffe, Gemina YouTube
Not one but 'six giraffe species' BBC - December 21, 2007
New Giraffe Species Threatened with Extinction Live Science - December 21, 2007
Largest Spitting Cobra Found -- New Species National Geographic - December 8, 2007
The nine-foot cobra can kill up to 20 humans, experts in Africa say.
Flying Lemurs Are Primates' Closest Kin National Geographic - November 2, 2007
Gliding mammal linked to humans BBC - November 2, 2007
A gliding mammal that lives in the forests of south-east Asia is our
closest relative after apes, monkeys and lemurs, a DNA study shows.
See-Through Frog Bred in Japan National Geographic - September 28, 2007
Elephants, Human Ancestors Evolved in Synch, DNA Reveals National Geographic - July 24, 2007
Altruistic Rats: First Evidence For Generalized Reciprocal Cooperation In Non-humans Science Daily - July 5, 2007
Wolves Of Alaska Became Extinct 12,000 Years Ago, Scientists Report Science Daily - July 5, 2007
House Cat Origin Traced to Middle Eastern Wildcat Ancestor National Geographic - June 28, 2007
DNA traces origin of domestic cat to Middle East BBC - June 28, 2007
The ancestry of the world's household cats can be traced to just five
lineages which lived alongside ancient settlers in the Fertile Crescent,
an area stretching from the eastern Mediterranean to the Gulf.
Fertile Crescent Wikipedia
Confused penguin strays 5,000km BBC - May 11, 2007
A Magellanic penguin whose natural habitat is the cool climes of southern Chile has strayed thousands of miles from his home, arriving in Peru
Apes Point to Origins of Human Language Live Science - April 30, 2007
Ape gestures 'show human links' BBC - May 1, 2007
Chimp cooperation goes beyond family New Scientist - April 23, 2007
Chimps more diverse than humans News in Science - April 23, 2007
Gene study shows three distinct groups of chimpanzees PhysOrg - April 20, 2007
Chimps 'more evolved' than humans New Scientist - April 17, 2007
Chimps Spotted Using Caves, Like Early Humans Live Science - April 14, 2007
"Monster" Toxic Toad Caught in Australia National Geographic - March 27, 2007
Gay Animals: Alternate Lifestyles in the Wild Live Science - March 19, 2007
Rats Think Like Humans Live Science - March 9, 2007
Salamander Tongue Is World's Most Explosive Muscle National Geographic - March 9, 2007
The giant palm salamander of Central America shoots out its tongue with
more instantaneous power than any known muscle in the animal kingdom ...
Honeybee Buzzes Can Warn Against Toxins Live Science - March 6, 2007
Rare Mountain Gorilla Born in Congo, Ndeze National Geographic - March 6, 2007
Chimpanzees in Senegal 'hunt using spears' BBC - February 23, 2007
Video: Chimps Make and Use "Spears" to Hunt National Geographic - February 23, 2007
Thousands of New Species Found in Philippines National Geographic - February 7, 2007
Eggs Crack Open in Komodo Dragon's Virgin Births Live Science - January 24, 2007
Five baby Komodo dragons have broken through their shells under
the watchful eye of their virgin mom Flora at a zoo in London.
Komodo Dragon Wikipedia
... the largest living species of lizard, growing to an average
length of 2-3 metres (approximately 6.5-10 feet)
White beetle dazzles scientists BBC - January 19, 2007
The finger-tip sized Cyphochilus beetle, found in south-east Asia,
had a shell whiter than most other materials found in nature ...
Alex the parrot makes up words News in Science - January 19, 2007
There may be more to parrot talk than simple mimicry, suggests the behaviour of one precocious bird.
For the first time, a grey parrot shows he can imitate what he sees and hears.
Chimp born despite 'sterile' dad BBC - January 18, 2007
Blind Cats Get Implants Live Science - January 17, 2007
Dogs Get Found, Cats Stay Lost Live Science - January 15, 2007 Bats Use Magnetic "Compass" to Navigate, Study Says National Geographic - December 7, 2006
Bat Has Longest Tongue of Any Mammal National Geographic - December 7, 2006
Hybrid Butterfly Found on Cold Mountaintops National Geographic - December 1, 2006
Monogamy is rare in the animal kingdom at large Live Science - November 20, 2006
Of the roughly 5,000 species of mammals, only 3 to 5 percent are
known to form lifelong pair bonds. This select group includes beavers,
otters, wolves, some bats and foxes and a few hoofed animals.
Homosexual Animals Out of the Closet Live Science - November 17, 2006
Elephants Recognize Themselves in Mirror National Geographic - October 30, 2006
White hybrid bear shot dead in Canada BBC - May 13, 2006
A white bear with brown patches shot dead in northern Canada is the
first grizzly-polar hybrid found in the wild, DNA tests have confirmed.
Everest Expedition Uncovers Exotic Species Live Science - April 7, 2006
Story From National Geographic National Geographic - February 7, 2006
New species found in Papua 'Eden' BBC - February 7, 2006
An international team of scientists says it has found
a "lost world" in the Indonesian jungle that is home
to dozens of new animal and plant species.
Ant School: The First Formal Classroom Found in Nature Live Science - January 11, 2006
New cat family tree revealed BBC - January 7, 2006
First evidence that chimpanzees speak to each other about objects in their environment National Geographic - October 20, 2005
Wild gorillas seen to use tools BBC - September 30, 2005
Baby tortoise with two heads People's Daily - September 29, 2005
How a Zebra Lost its Stripes: Rapid Evolution of the Quagga PhysOrg - September 26, 2005
Rare White Giraffe Photographed in Tanzia, Africa National Geographic - September 9, 2005
Cat in the pink over new colour BBC - September 6, 2005
Scientists unravel the secret world of elephant communication Science Daily - May 27, 2005
Flying Whales, Other Aliens Theorized by Scientists National Geographic - May 20, 2005
New African monkey discovered BBC - May 19, 2005
DNA gives gender news for Buddha the porcupine Science Daily - May 16, 2005
'First platypus' still intact after 200 years BBC - May 16, 2005
Prehistoric Jawbone Reveals Evolution Repeating Itself Science Daily - Feb. 2005
A 115-million-year-old fossil of a tiny egg-laying mammal thought
to be related to the platypus provides compelling evidence of
multiple origins of acute hearing in humans and other mammals.
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Tsunami December 26, 2004 ... into January 2005
There were no dead animals - Did they have quake warning? BBC
Acoustic senses may have saved animals in tsunami News Online
Tsunami Adds to Belief in Animals' "Sixth Sense"
Two dolphins were among the animals trapped in the tsunami
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Gene therapy makes lazy monkey hard workers BBC - August 2004
Russian monkeys play computer games Pravda - August 2004
Frozen Ark to save animal DNA BBC - August 2004
The Frozen Ark, as it is called, will preserve animal "life codes"
even after their species have become extinct.
Homosexual Activity Among Many Types of Animals Stirs Debate National Geographic - July 2004
"New" Spider Species Weaves Uncommonly Regular Webs National Geographic - June 2004
Until now there were just four known instances of spiders
evolving the ability to measure and create symmetrical webs:
The fifth was discovered in Peru last month, prompting
questions as to how and why some spiders develop the skill.
Dog understands more than 200 words BBC - June 2004
Dig discovery is oldest 'pet cat' BBC - April 2004
While ancient Egypt provides the first written record of cats,
a burial discovered on Cyprus indicates that humans and felines
may have become associated much earlier extending 9,500
years or more into the past.
Hordes flocking to 'miracle' lamb BBC - April 2004
Palestinians have been flocking to see a lamb
which seems to have a birthmark spelling out the
Arabic word for God, "Allah", in its coat.
Some mammals can 'choose' the sex of their offspring BBC - February 2004
Canine family histories revealed BBC - February 2004
All 300 domestic purebred dog breeds fall into one of 10 major groupings
How Did Dogs Become Adept at Playing with Humans? National Geographic - February 2004
African Parrot's oratory stuns scientists BBC - January 2004
The bird, a captive African grey called N'kisi, has a vocabulary of
950 words, and shows signs of a sense of humour.
Walruses are 'right-flippered' - right handed October 2003 - Science Daily
Froghopper Bug - Spittlebug - Crowned "World's Greatest Leaper" National Geographic - August 2003
Talking to animals BBC - July 2003
Sea lion scores top for memory New Scientist - October 2002
California sea lions may have the best memory of all non-human creatures.
Morocco's miracle mule BBC - October 2002
Zebra hybrid is cute surprise BBC - June 2001
Shark Gives 'Virgin Birth' to twins in Detroit Zoo National Geographic - October 2002
Do elephants talk with their feet? BBC - July 2002
Origins of domestic horse revealed BBC - July 2002
DNA samples were compared with ancient DNA from wild horses living in Sweden and Estonia about 2,000 years ago, and 28,000-year-old horse remains preserved in Alaskan ice.
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