100 years of solitude
Lonesome George, the last remaining Pinta Island Tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra abingdoni) — who was around 100 years of age — passed away on Sunday in his enclosure in the Galapagos Islands. The giant…
Unlocking the secrets of chemical signals
Witchweeds and smoke-responsive species have taken advantage of chemical signals, but not for the same reasons.
Outback palms may have been introduced by humans
An ancient plant may have been carried to Palm Valley by humans.
Which animal’s DNA differs the most from human DNA?
Making a genetic comparison between species is almost impossible.
Thickest parts of Arctic ice cap melting faster
NASA scientists reveal that the oldest, thickest sea ice is disappearing at a faster rate than the younger and thinner ice.
First complete look at a prehistoric penguin
A giant penguin fossil from New Zealand has been reconstructed after 35 years.
Solving the native species conundrum
Introduced species cannot remain eternally new in an ecosystem.
From a mouse to an elephant in 24 million generations
Since the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, mammals have increased in size from small rodents to the Blue Whale, which can weigh up to 190 tonnes.
