nature

How old is too old? 74-year-old Wisdom the albatross lays first egg in four years

Biologists are optimistic her egg will hatch, with a 70-80% chance of success.

What happens when you feed seaweed to Angus and Wagyu cows?

Livestock is responsible for 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with the largest portion coming from methane gas released by cattle during digestion.

Scientists plan to predict earthquakes, volcanic eruptions by tracking goats from space

In experiments conducted in Sicily on the slopes of Mount Etna, sensors showed that goats became nervous before an eruption.

This is the world’s rarest mineral. It was only found once

Gemstone seekers in Chaung Gyi Village unearthed the tiny reddish-orange crystal, which later caught the eye of a gemologist.

With salmon hats, Orca fashion goes back to the 1980s

Photograph of orca J27 Blackberry with salmon on head marks first sighting of behavior in nearly 40 years.

Unique images shows orcas hunting, killing 18-meter-long giant whale shark using vicious technique

Researchers document coordinated attacks targeting sharks' pelvic area to access nutrient-rich organs.

Poop sciences: Scientists unlock dinosaur rise through the study of feces, vomit

Study reveals early dinosaurs' diverse diet contributed to their evolutionary success.

Menus with calorie count? They don’t help

Despite the requirement for calorie information on menus in the UK, guests are consuming just as many calories as before.

Study highlights role of young females in the spread of advanced tools in chimpanzees

Female migrations facilitate the spread of advanced tool use among chimpanzee groups, according to the study.

Ethiopian wolves feed on nectar, may be first large carnivores to act as pollinators

During observations, some wolves visited as many as 30 blooms in a single trip. While most wolves only visited a few flowers, one licked 20 flowers and another licked 30.

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