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Quarantined animals with infectious diseases
Honey bees, chimpanzees, American buffalo frogs or Caribbean lobster lobsters often take the initiative to stay away from co-infected viruses or bacteria that cause cont…
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Why invasive species dangerous?
Most ecosystems in the world are the result of millennia of evolution of species, adapting to the environment until equilibrium is reached.
Archeology
Chinese nobles buried with donkeys for their passion for playing polo
The discovery of the donkey bone in the ancient tomb helps to reveal the role of this creature in the life of the Tang nobles.
Archeology
Human ancestors caused the extinction of animals 4 million years ago
Not only has human activity today caused the extinction of animals, recently scientists have shown that our ancestors of prehistoric times also caused the extinction of…
Animal world
Ungulates help maintain permanent ice
The presence of polar horses, bison or reindeer in the polar regions can slow down the rate of everlasting melting, helping to combat climate change.
Animal world
For the first time discovered the mating toad species
Females can actively mate with males of another species if that provides a better chance of adaptation, the new study says.
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Why do many diseases originate in Asia and Africa?
Urbanization, poaching and animal markets all facilitate the transmission of the virus to humans.
Animal world
Why did Wallaby kangaroos become pregnant throughout its youth?
Wallaby kangaroo has 2 wombs, each with its own ovary and cervix, making it possible to become pregnant throughout adulthood. This species can even get pregnant just 1-2…
Animal world
Why do dogs have a cold nose than normal temperature?
According to a new study, dogs with a colder nose than normal are not accidental but because they are super sensitive heat detectors.
Archeology
Animal fossils discovered 20,000 years old
The remains of four giant Glyptodont living in the Renewal world were accidentally found by a farmer in the capital, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Animal world
Why do most defecation animals take about 12 seconds?
Dogs, humans and elephants take the same amount of time to defecate, although they vary in size.
Animal world
For the first time discovered animals not breathing
During evolution, an aquatic parasite removed body parts to make it simpler.
Biology
Eye stalks: Animals possess the most unusual bulging eyes in the wild
Stalk-eyed flies (Stalk-eyed flies) belong to the Diopsidae family, they are different from other flying insects in their long-stemmed eyes. This stem protrudes from the…
Animal world
Why consider Koala bears to be extremely lazy animals?
An adult Koala bear will have to eat about 1kg of eucalyptus leaves a day to get enough nutrition, and it takes up to 100-200 hours to fully digest. People often call Ko…
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Strange story is true: Scientists used leeches to forecast the weather?
In the 1800s, scientists used leeches placed in a glass jar to predict the weather of the day.