Life
Ancient geese stood 3 metres tall and weighed as much as a cow
A rare fossil skull provides strong evidence that the Dromornithidae, an extinct group of Australian flightless birds, were related to geese and ducks
News
Life
Snares are wiping out South-East Asian wildlife 鈥� what can be done?
News
Life
Asian hornets have overwintered in the UK for the first time
News
Life
Chicks link shapes with ‘bouba’ and ‘kiki’ sounds just like humans
News
Life
Don’t forget birds and bats when renovating or building new homes
News
Life
Huge nose of male proboscis monkeys is key to mating success
News
Life
Cattle used for cuddling therapy may prefer women over men
News
Life
Genetic mutation gives cats a ‘salty liquorice’ coat colour
News
Life
Pigs seem less stressed if their barn is scented with lavender
News
Life
Monkeys can learn to tap to the beat of the Backstreet Boys
With a bit of training, macaques can make rhythmic movements in time with music, an ability only shown before by a handful of animals
News
Life
Longest-living cat breeds revealed by life expectancy study
News
Life
Sperm whale clicks could be the closest thing to a human language yet
News
Life
Zebras bob their heads at each other to signal cooperation
News
Life
Red squirrels were hosts for leprosy in medieval England
News