Animal world
Why are African wild dogs considered 'the best hunters'?
The African wild dog is a mammal in the Dog family, Carnivore. They are the most powerful bite of any carnivorous mammal.
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Animal world
Detected shrews have the strongest backbone in mammals
At first glance, the backbone of the shrew in Congo is no different in the animal kingdom with interwoven vertebrae making the spine extremely strong and rigid when comp…
Oceanography
Mysterious migration activity of whales
Every year, when the Arctic or Antarctic seas fall in winter, the whales begin their 'round the world' journey. Scientists believe that they do so to avoid cold climates…
Archeology
Why aren't there giant mammals in the dinosaur era?
Prehistoric times are the era of giant animals, but the reason why in the age of dinosaurs did not have huge mammals is not everyone knows.
Animal world
Mice live on the top of a volcano nearly 7000m high
Experts found that mammals live at the world's largest elevation, where trees cannot grow and the temperature drops to -65 degrees Celsius.
Animal world
Females live 18.6% longer than males on average.
Not only in human populations (women live longer than men), scientists found other mammals also have a longer life span than males.
Oceanography
Why are sperm whales not infected with scuba diving?
Sperm whales are considered an animal around the world, meaning their range extends to all or most of the world in suitable habitats.
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 like to be rubbed on the belly and cats are not?
There is a neuron in dog brains and other mammals that respond to stimuli in the hair follicle.
Animal world
Why is bat the culprit of many global pandemics?
According to scientists, the origin of Wuhan Corona virus may come from a snake. However, other infectious disease experts say the culprit is likely the bat.
Discover science
Why do people have to cut their hair and not other animals?
Feathers are a trait of mammals, but have you ever wondered why humans always have their hair cut and other mammals?
Discover science
The 35 million-year-old 'transfigured monster' appears in the Egyptian desert
A bizarre, almost intact, sea monster skeleton of great value for paleontology has been found in the Wadi Al Hitan whale valley (Egypt).
Archeology
Mice had wandered on Earth millions of years ago with dinosaurs
The rodent called Jeholbaatar kielanaeis is part of a mammal species that survived the onslaught of an asteroid that ended the dinosaur era on Earth.
Animal world
The new finding helps explain why mammals have better hearing
Modern mammals, including humans, can pick up sounds through three tiny bones in the middle ear, which don't exist in ancestral reptiles.
Archeology
Egypt found mummies mysterious large animals
The Egyptian Antiquities Ministry said researchers had unearthed an unusually large animal mummy, most likely a lion mummy.