Animals Archive

11.21.09 | in Animals | by Stéphan Reebs

Marmots Remember Long-Gone Predators

Colorado marmots “remember” a long-gone foe.

11.20.09 | in Animals | by LiveScience Staff

Really Rare Rhinos Found by Dung-Sniffing Dogs

Two dogs are helping scientists figure out how many Javan rhinos are left in the wild.

11.20.09 | in Animals | by Rachael Rettner

How to Take a Gorilla's Blood Pressure: Very Carefully

For the first time, researchers have obtained blood pressure readings from a gorilla while it was awake.

11.19.09 | in Animals | by LiveScience Staff

Sushi Often Not What You Think

Endangered bluefin tuna ends up in sushi without being labeled.

11.19.09 | in Animals | by LiveScience Staff

Nearly Blind Seal to Get Surgery

A monk seal scheduled to get eye surgery.

11.19.09 | in Animals | by Jeanna Bryner

Extinction of Giant Mammals Changed Landscape Dramatically

New evidence from dung rules out comet and habitat loss as culprits for mass extinction.

11.11.09 | in Animals | by LiveScience Staff

Skunk's First Line of Defense is Black and White

A skunk doesn't even have to stink to ward off predators. Just their shape and distinct black-and-white coloration does the trick.