Researchers have identified a sex chromosome in the California two-spot octopus. This chromosome has likely been around for 480 million years, since before octopuses split apart from the nautilus on ...

suggesting that human ACE2 transgenic pigs are a viable large animal model for COVID-19.

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Australia is home to a rich variety of rare and unique animals, with nearly 80% of its plants and animals found nowhere else ...

Five of the six jurisdictions where the animal lives have banned the use of a controversial trap. But one is holding out.

Australia is home to some of the most rare animals in the world, with nearly 80% of plants, mammals, reptiles, and frogs ...

As researchers continue to unravel the mysteries of this remarkable animal, the platypus serves as a reminder of the wonders of biodiversity and the ongoing need to protect it. With all these facts ...

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A YouTuber has claimed that animals were left behind in an abandoned zoo after initial reports suggested they had been rescued and relocated. Back in 2020, Phuket Zoo in Thailand closed its doors ...

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While the platypus is quirky and even kind of cute, it’s not an animal you ever want to underestimate — as seen in this video, male platypuses are surprisingly venomous! The platypus is found ...