Biology

Armor effect discovered in roots

The newly described "MCS" feature is characterized by small cells with thick walls directly under the root surface. (Image: Hannah Schneider, Penn State) Small,...

Wildlife corridors: consider the human factor!

Wolves cross a "green bridge" that was built to connect fragmented habitats in Germany. (Image: Conservation Biogeography, Humboldt University Berlin) They are intended to...

Skilful thumbs on the trail

Researchers have developed a virtual model to calculate thumb mobility. (Photo: Katerina Harvati, Alexandros Karakostis, Daniel Herdle) They enable precise gripping and refined dexterity:...

Naked mole rats “speak” folk dialects

A fascinating freak: the naked mole rat. (Image: Felix Petermann, MDC) Once again the famous Nackedei rodents live up to their bizarre reputation: In...

How fast can dogs learn words?

The border collie "Whiskey" knows many toys by name. (Image: Claudia Fugazza) "Bring me the leash!" For a dog to be able to associate...

How much methane does a cow burp?

Cow in a methane measuring chamber. (Image: FBN / Northern Lights) Climate killer cow: Cattle produce the potent greenhouse gas methane, but this output...

What makes giraffe necks long

The trademark of the giraffe in sight. (Image: linephoto / iStock) What's up with that two meter long neck? In addition to the...

“Pharmacist frogs” are clawing Europe

The clawed frog could spread increasingly in Europe, according to a study. (Image: tunart / iStock) Introduced from Africa: The clawed frog was once...

Why cats love certain plants

The enthusiastic reactions of cats to catnip and the Asian silver wine could be linked to a chemical defense against mosquitoes. (Image: Masao...

Enigmatic snap device modeled

Dragonfly larvae have a trap with a dual catapult system that researchers have technically reproduced. (Right picture: Alexander Köhnsen, CAU Kiel, left picture:...

First lion embryos from frozen egg cells

Egg cells from an African lioness. (Image: Jennifer Zahmel / Leibniz-IZW) In order to save endangered animal species from extinction, researchers are trying to...

Lungfish genome: insights into shore leave

The Australian lungfish are the closest living relative of humans in fish. (Image: Pixabay) A living fossil has revealed its genome: the genome of...

How Germany is developing like an animal

“Feathered punk” is also celebrating a comeback: the bald ibis. (Image: Fireglo2 / iStock) Something is happening in the German animal world: Thanks to...

Green areas can reduce subjective noise pollution

City parks offer relaxation - even from noise. (Image: TasfotoNL / iStock) Parks, meadows and other urban green spaces are not only gaining in...

Antarctica: coloration with a melting effect

When the snow on the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula turns green, it melts faster. (Image: Gonzalo Barrera) More and more shades of green...

“Shocking” group hunt for electric eels

Electric eels evidently not only hunt with an electric club on their own. (Image: (Image: L. Sousa) Up until now, the loaded predatory fish...

Goats also want to be challenged spiritually

Goats like to make an effort for a reward. © snf, photographer: Yves Wiesmann Usually, animals are also more comfortable and avoid unnecessary strain...

Fluorescent strips discovered on geckos

The desert gecko Pachydactylus rangei shows a neon green fluorescent side stripe and a ring around the eyes when illuminated by UV light (365...

Lasso climbing method discovered in snakes

They form a kind of lasso and then slide upwards piece by piece: researchers have discovered a previously unknown way of snake movement in...

Baboons grunt with “accent”

Male Guinea baboons in the Nikolo-Koba National Park in Senegal. (Image: Julia Fischer) Similar to how we humans usually adopt the way of speaking...

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