New wide-eyed boa discovered in Dominican Republic
For the first time in more than a century, researchers have discovered a new boa species in the Dominican Republic. The Hispaniolan vineboa (Chilabothrus ampelophis) was ...
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Watch: Oregon biologists survey for pygmy rabbits
Pygmy rabbits aren’t easy to find, and recent wildfires in Oregon raise questions about effects on their isolated populations. Recently, biologists with the ...
Imperiled Indian wolves are genetically distinct
Indian wolves are genetically distinct from gray wolves and may be extremely endangered, according to new genetic research. Indian wolves live in lowland regions of ...
Australian duck mimics sounds—and slings insults
Not many animals are able to learn vocalizations. Parrots, hummingbirds and some songbirds can. So can whales, seals, bats and elephants. Ducks had never made that ...
As black vultures expand their range, how harmful are they?
Reports of black vulture predation on young livestock in the Midwest have been on the rise as the birds expand their range. The situation has prompted a growing ...
Watch: Geckos can climb, hang, and even glide
Using both live lizards and robot ones, researchers have found that geckos can glide, and their tail is important for the movement. In a study published in ...
After rescue, great horned owl trio released to wild
A trio of great horned owls (Bubo virginianus) have been released to the wild in Colorado after being removed from a tree coming down to make room for a parking ...
Bears come seeking donations for firefighters in Minnesota
A wildfire in northeastern Minnesota have resulted in an unusual wildlife problem. Black bears are raiding the food donations left for firefighters by grateful ...
Researchers spot rare native bees in Georgia
Southeastern sandhill cellophane bees are so rare that they were only discovered in 1997 in Florida, and just a single specimen was discovered in Georgia that same ...