Principles of animal ecology, behavior, and biogeography, are emphasized through field case studies and discussion of primary literature. Field work includes sampling techniques and their application ...

Mar. 25, 2025 — A new study has uncovered evidence of far-reaching ecosystem consequences following the disappearance of Great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) from False Bay, South Africa ...

Elephants choose smooth, food-rich paths to save energy. Their movement depends on terrain, speed, and water access.

A new study has revealed that African Elephants have an extraordinary ability to meet their colossal food requirements as ...

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"I’ve heard a lot from people on the ground." Scientists sound alarm after observing troubling shift in animal behavior in urban areas: 'It's never been like this' first appeared on The Cool Down.

An extinct lineage of parasitic wasps dating from the mid-Cretaceous period and preserved in amber may have used their Venus flytrap-like abdomen to capture and immobilize their prey. The Global ...

Mar. 26, 2025 — A new species of fossil is 444 million years-old with soft insides perfectly preserved. Research 'ultramarathon' saw palaeontologist puzzled by bizarre fossil for 25 ...

Four faculty members at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have been elected 2024 Fellows of the American Association ...

See the dramatic video of police officers rescuing a distressed deer with its antlers tangled in a hammock's rope.

Dog poop is more than just an icky nuisance. It’s a health risk to dogs and people, especially children. It’s full of bacteria that can make people sick. And it’s a source of water pollution. When it ...

A thoughtful roadside system in Japan offers a new way to keep both drivers and animals out of harm’s way. On rural roads across Japan, animal-vehicle collisions are an ongoing safety concern. These ...