ANIMALS

Peacocks Use Vibrating Feathers to Attract the Ladies

Their iridescent eyespots stay still while other parts of the feather oscillate, creating a captivating display for peahens.

© J. Sparks, D. Gruber, and V. Pieribone

Scientists Capture Glow-In-The-Dark Sharks in the Deep Blue

Scientists using a “shark’s-eye” camera found that catsharks follow the glow to find one another in deep, dark water.

Walter Siegmund via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY 2.5

Crows Form, Nurse, and Share Grudges Against People

The birds never forget a face, or how it has wronged them.

Rebecca O’Connell // Mariomassone via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Japanese Bears are Moving (and Conserving) Cherry Trees with Poop

The trees are migrating up the mountain with help from the bears that eat their fruit.

Mouse Cells Become First Mammal Embryos Successfully Grown in Space

Mouse cells riding aboard the science satellite SJ-10 reached the blastocyst stage last week.

The Bison Could Be the New National Mammal of the United States

Lawmakers are scheduled to vote on the bill today.

8 Unique Facts About the Swedish Lapphund

These fluffy dogs are worth getting to know.

Space Travel Causes Liver Damage in Mice

Even a short trip aboard the space shuttle was enough to induce liver disease.

This Clever Feeding System Lets Indoor Cats 'Hunt' for Their Food

The NoBowl Feeding System lets your kitty hone its natural mousing instincts—and get a workout in the process.

Lost David Attenborough Color Footage From the 1950s Discovered

The BBC is editing the newfound color footage into a 90 minute documentary special called 'Zoo Quest in Color.'

Luiz Eduardo via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY 2.0

Stung by a Jelly? Get Yourself in Hot Water

Scientists say heat, not cold (or urine) is the best first aid for a sting.

Human Limbs and Fish Gills May Trace Back to the Same Gene

And that gene just so happens to be called "sonic hedgehog."

How a 700-Pound Elk Shrieks Like a Ringwraith

Researchers have determined that male elk whistle through their throats to produce their signature high-pitched calls.

A London Restaurant Will Soon Offer a 3-Course Pop-Up Brunch for Dogs

Wash down that "Barkenberg loaf" with a glass of "pooch hooch."

Komatta via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY 3.0

Ring-Tailed Lemurs Use Perfume as a Weapon

Male lemurs concoct their own blends, then compete with others to see who’s smelliest.

Wisconsin Teacher 3D-Prints Prosthetic Feet for an Injured Duck

Thanks to frostbite, Philip the duck was missing his webbed appendages. Now, he's able to live on his own.

Giorgia squeri via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 4.0

Are Cold Mice Skewing Cancer Study Results?

Being cold depletes an animal’s energy reserves and immune system.

10 Slimy Facts About Hellbenders

North America’s biggest salamander is a reclusive crayfish-eater with a compressed body and some rather unflattering nicknames.

Bats Can Plan Their Kills Two Insects Ahead

Echolocating bats are already thinking about their next move before they kill the insect they’re currently targeting.

8 Tips for Finding a Pet-Friendly Apartment

You may consider Fido part of the family, but that doesn’t mean your landlord will feel the same.

Current Biology DOI: (10.1016/j.cub.2016.02.068) // Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Ltd

Stuttering in Mice Supports Genetic Theory of Human Speech Disorder

Mouse pups carrying a mutated Gnptab gene were prone to stammering and repetition of sounds in their calls.

Matthew and Heather, Flickr // CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

9 Hardy Facts About Anatolian Shepherds

7. In Namibia, the impressive breed keeps both sheep, and the endangered cheetahs that prey on those sheep, safe.

11 Vacation Destinations Where You Can Interact With Wildlife

Zoos are fascinating, but if you really want to interact with wildlife, get behind the wheel and head for one of these treasures.

15 Shucking Amazing Facts About Oysters

3. Spring is when a young oyster looks for love.

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