They drew with crayons, possibly fed on maggots and maybe even kissed us: Forty millenniums later, our ancient human cousins continued to make news.
Tag: Animal Behavior
Killer Whales Find an ‘Unlikely Friend’ in Dolphins
Off the coast of British Columbia, dolphins lead killer whales to salmon and earn their share of lunch, a new study reveals.
Iain Douglas-Hamilton, Who Studied, and Protected, Elephants, Dies at 83
Born into an aristocratic British family, he turned his empathy and knowledge of the world’s largest land mammals to the cause of saving them from poachers.
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Locals Fight for ‘The Right to Night’
Industrialization in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has some residents pushing for protection of the region’s celestial splendor.
The Hunt Is On for Bears in Japan After Deadly Attacks
Residents in the northern region of Akita are living in fear after dozens of assaults on humans. Riot police and the army have been sent to help.
The Hunt Is On for Bears in Japan After Deadly Attacks
Residents in the northern region of Akita are living in fear after dozens of assaults on humans. Riot police and the army have been sent to help.
Life Lessons from (Very Old) Bowhead Whales
A gene that helped bowheads adapt to frigid Arctic waters also granted them extraordinary longevity. Could it help aging humans become more resilient?
Japan Plans to Send Troops to Help Stop Bear Attacks
With the number of people killed by bears reaching a record nationwide, the defense ministry is preparing to send the military to one badly hit area to set traps.
‘Pirate Lizards’ Can Get Around on 3 Legs
Researchers found more than a hundred lizards of nearly 60 species that survived losing a limb, with some even seeming to thrive.
‘There Will Always Only Be One Jane Goodall’
Scientists reflect on the life and work of a researcher whose discoveries made them rethink what it means to be human.