Animal world
2500 species of birds may become extinct because of climate change
American and Australian biologists say that as many as 2,500 birds can become extinct due to climate change, according to UPI news agency.
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Animal world
'Flirting' due to weather changes
The climate changes abnormally have pushed the birds into the situation to fall asleep reluctantly. New research results from North Carolina State University (USA) show…
Animal world
Earth warming makes lizards smarter
Biologists have determined that high temperatures have a positive effect on the lizard's mind. Global warming makes them smarter.
Animal world
Birds fly faster due to climate change
The speed of wind traveling across Antarctic waters has increased over the past three decades, and the increasingly strong winds have forced the region's birds to fly fa…
Animal world
CO2 emissions alter the behavior of marine fish
According to new research by Australian scientists, increasing CO2 emissions on Earth may affect the nervous and brain systems of marine fish.
Animal world
Decoding the sixth senses of animals
Animals can sense physical changes taking place in groundwater before an earthquake really explodes.
Animal world
Sword Lake turtle can be hungry
Lack of food, polluted environment or changing weather could be the reasons for the Turtle's floating in recent times.
Animal world
Toads have the ability to predict earthquakes
Toads can predict earthquakes by sensing the change of chemicals in groundwater immediately after seismic occurrence.
Animal world
25% of mammals are at risk of extinction
About one-quarter of mammal species face extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's latest biodiversity assessment report (IUCN).
Animal world
Create crocodile hybrid chicken
Arkhat Abzhanov, an evolutionary creature researcher at Harvard University, developed chickens with crocodile snout by cutting a square hole in the chicken egg shell and…
Animal world
How do vampire bats suck blood?
By analyzing genetics and expression of heat-sensing organs (receptors) in the nose of fruit bats and vampire bats, researchers discovered heat receptors of vampire bats…
Animal world
Evolution of heat receptors in animals
Animals on Earth adapt themselves to temperature changes such as desert heat, or ice cold weather. However, the molecular mechanism of adaptation to these thermal enviro…
Animal world
Polar bears enter the special protection list
Polar bears will soon be included in the special protection list under Canada's Endangered Species Act.
Animal world
Global settlement of rare species
'Global relocation to protect endangered animals and biodiversity' was put forward by a British biologist and considered an effective measure, but needs consensus of the…