Mammals - Page 18

May 9, 2024

Orangutan in Indonesian rainforest treats own facial wound, say researchers: ‘Appeared intentional’

An orangutan in Indonesia that sustained a facial wound treated it himself, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports this month. Researchers and a veterinarian weighed in.

May 8, 2024

Gorilla, just 4 months old, delights zoo visitors with funny faces: 'Very happy'

A baby gorilla has been spotted making funny faces at visitors of the Prague Zoo. Mobi, 4 months old, seems to have an outgoing personality that's already on display.

May 7, 2024

Basic building blocks of sperm whale language have been uncovered, scientists say

Scientists studying sperm whales have identified the basic elements of their communication system, potentially paving the way for better protection of the mammals.

May 5, 2024

TikTok trending question about 'being stuck in a forest' with 'a man or a bear' yields strategic tips

On TikTok, women are debating if they would rather be stuck in the woods with a man or a bear. Here are some tips for a safe hike, including what to do if a bear attacks.

May 4, 2024

'Kittens' dropped off at Arizona Humane Society turned out to be something else

The Arizona Humane Society issued a warning about rescuing baby animals after a well-meaning person dropped off a litter of baby foxes thinking they were pets in need of help.

May 3, 2024

Sea lion numbers surge at popular California pier, reaching 15-year high

San Francisco’s famed Fisherman’s Wharf district is seeing a surge in sea lions. The sea lions first started appearing at Pier 39 after an earthquake in 1989.

May 2, 2024

Wild orangutan in Indonesia appears to use medicinal plant to disinfect wound: 'Likely self-medication'

Researchers say an orangutan in Indonesia appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a plant. It's the latest example of an animal using natural remedies from the wild.

May 1, 2024

US House passes bill to remove gray wolves from endangered list in 48 states

The U.S. House has passed a bill to remove gray wolves from the endangered species list across 48 states. The Biden administration opposes the measure.

April 29, 2024

San Diego Zoo to welcome pair of giant pandas from China under conservation partnership

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has announced that a pair of giant pandas will soon be transferred from China to the U.S. as part of a conservation partnership.

April 26, 2024

Orca calf swims out of Canadian lagoon where it had been trapped more than a month

A 2-year-old killer whale has reached an inlet that could take it to the open ocean, after being trapped in a lagoon on Vancouver Island for more than a month.