Tag: Zoology/Veterinary Science

Credit: Sean Andersen-Vie, Morris Animal Foundation Spaying or neutering large-breed dogs can put them at a higher risk for obesity ...

Ants that defend plants receive sugar and protein

The aggressiveness of ants in arid environments with scarce food supply helps protect plants against herbivorous arthropodsCredit: Laura Leal Biologists ...

New tuberculosis tests pave way for cow vaccination programs

Credit: Vivek Kapur, Penn State UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.--Skin tests that can distinguish between cattle that are infected with tuberculosis (TB) ...

Predators’ fear of humans ripples through wildlife communities, emboldening rodents

Large and medium-sized carnivores lie low, and mice 'come out to play' while the cat's awayCredit: Paul Houghtaling Giving credence ...

Avian malaria behind drastic decline of London’s iconic sparrow?

Study finds that 74% of London's house sparrows carry avian malaria -- more than any other bird population in Northern ...

University of Guelph researchers track how cats’ weights change over time

Credit: University of Guelph Are cats getting fatter? Until now, pet owners and veterinarians didn't know for sure. Now University ...

New model illuminates why some greater sage grouse males ‘strut’ better than others

When it comes to mating displays, a little persistence can go a long way, at least for the greater sage ...

Birds of a feather flock together to keep their options open, say scientists

Why did you choose your job? Or where you live? Scientists at the University of Warwick have discovered that it ...

Flies may also spread disease among monkeys and apes

Flies carrying deadly pathogens form long-term associations with monkeys and apes following them through the rainforestCredit: Jan Gogarten, Taï Chimpanzee ...

Field research in Turkmenistan’s highest mountain reveals high biological diversity

New open-access book presents a comprehensive report on the remarkable ecosystems of the Koytendag nature reserveCredit: Koytendag State Nature Reserve ...

Bentham Science announces the launch of new journal, Venoms and Toxins

Bentham Science is pleased to announce the launch of a new subscription-based journal, Venoms and Toxins. The first issue of ...

Invasive parrots have varying impacts on European biodiversity, citizens and economy

Credit: ParrotNet Non-native parrots can cause substantial agricultural damage and threaten native biodiversity, although impacts vary strongly depending on where ...

Study documents impacts of selective logging on Congo’s intact forest landscapes

Credit: GTAP/LCZ/WCS BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (July 15, 2019) - A new study says that the tropical forests of Western ...

Blood samples from the zoo help predict diseases in humans