Dire wolves, made famous by “Game of Thrones,” went extinct some 13,000 years ago. Now, researchers have bred gray-wolf pups that carry genes of their ancient cousins.
Tag: Animals
Outrage in Australia After American Woman Grabs a Baby Wombat
A video of an American woman snatching a baby wombat from the side of its mother enraged many in Australia. She left the country Friday.
Think You Understand Your Dog? Think Again.
People interpret a dog’s emotions based on its situation and have “a big blind spot” for the actual animal, a new study found.
Trump Administration Has Fired Health Inspectors at Some Border Stations
Scientists worry that the losses may open the door to human, plant and animal diseases that would otherwise have been caught.
All Languages Follow This Pattern. So Does Humpback Whale Song.
The animals’ complex songs share structural patterns with human language that may make them easier for whales to learn, a new study suggests.
Panama Canal’s Expansion Opened Routes for Fish to Relocate
A multibillion-dollar expansion helped the canal accommodate king-size cargo ships. It might also be fueling ecological upheaval.
Bird Strikes Are a Common Problem for Flights
It is not uncommon for planes to strike wildlife, but most episodes don’t result in deaths or serious injuries.
For Wild Animals, the Bird Flu Disaster Is Already Here
Scientists are concerned that the H5N1 virus could set off another human pandemic. But it is already putting species under pressure in the wild.
Could Cats Become a Vector for Bird Flu?
A new study highlights the need for public health officials to ramp up bird flu surveillance in our feline companions.
Millions of Dollars to Protect Pandas Was Spent by China on Roads and Buildings
A Times investigation found that zoos knew conservation money went toward apartment buildings and roads. But they wanted to keep displaying pandas, so nobody looked too closely.