Twitter lends name to new species of mite discovered in Japan
The newly discovered Ameronothrus twitter mite, found in Chiba Prefecture, was spotted by scientists on photos uploaded to the social media site.
Pandemic causing changes in pet dogs' behavior, survey shows
A recent study by dog information website Inunavi found that a total of 56% of owners say their pets' behavior has changed from before the pandemic.
A video by entrepreneur Elon Musk's Neuralink startup showed a macaque monkey playing Pong by essentially using thought to move paddles that bounce digital balls back and forth on screen.
Imagery from November showed some 110-140 pairs of albatrosses on Minamikojima, up from some 50 pairs found during an on-site inspection in 2002.
Climate change shrinks marine life richness near equator, study finds
New research finds that the total number of open-water species declined by about half in the 40 years up to 2010 in tropical marine zones worldwide.
After Australia's bush fires, 'koala ark' looks to future-proof populations
It's estimated that up to 90% of Kangaroo Island's previously 50,000-strong koala population was killed as flames swept through eucalyptus plantations.
By catching bats, these 'virus hunters' hope to stop the next pandemic
The researchers are tasked with catching thousands of bats to develop a simulation model they hope will help the world avoid a pandemic similar to COVID-19
Contentious hunt for COVID-19’s origin points to China animal trade
Findings from experts convened by the World Health Organization and the Chinese government are expected to show parallels to the spawning in 2002 of SARS.
Using their heads: Sea slugs can self-decapitate to get rid of parasites, Japan scientists say
"With further study, we may be able to apply these findings to regenerative medicine, but that's still a distant hope at this stage," one of the researchers said.
Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo mate for first time in four years
The pandas were put in the same enclosure Saturday after showing strong signs of being in heat.
Rescue mission: The animals being cared for in Fukushima's nuclear zone
Sakae Kato stayed behind to look after cats when other residents evacuated, spurred on in part by the shock of finding dead pets in abandoned houses.
Emma will soon travel to Tobu Zoo in Saitama Prefecture where a 10-year-old fellow rhino "Moran" has been lined up to be her first suitor.
