Mammals
Male Woolly Mammoths Had Testosterone-Fueled Aggressive Episodes
By studying preserved tusks, scientists suggest the mammals experienced a yearly condition known as musth, like male elephants do today
Watch Whales Exfoliate Their Skin on the Ocean Floor
Migrating humpbacks used sand and rubble to slough off dead skin and barnacles, a behavior that may be both practical and social
Why Male California Sea Lions Are Getting Bigger
The “raccoons of the sea” have varied diets, allowing them to grow large to compete for mates
Balto's DNA Provides a New Look at the Intrepid Sled Dog
Scientists sequenced the famous canine's genome as part of a larger project studying the genes of 240 mammal species
Elephant Seals Take Extreme Power Naps in the Open Ocean
While foraging on deep dives, the marine mammals sleep for about two hours per day in short, ten-minute bursts
After Dinosaurs Went Extinct, These Ten Giant Creatures Roamed the Earth
Though we often think of the “terrible lizards” as behemoths, many later reptiles and mammals also grew to massive sizes
This Tiny Hawaiian Island Is Free of Invasive Rats
Now scientists are trying to coax back lost seabird colonies
Paleontologists Discover 52-Million-Year-Old Bat
The fossil represents the earliest-known species of the flying mammal
Controversial Yellowstone Hunt Kills More Than 1,100 Bison
The hunt is an effort to control the animal's population and protect cattle outside the park
This Massive Meatball Was Made With Woolly Mammoth DNA
Meant to be more sustainable than animal meat, this lab-grown alternative might offer a glimpse into the future of food production
World's Oldest European Hedgehog Found by Citizen Scientists
The species faces several threats, but the 16-year-old mammal is “really good news for conservation”
As Bird Flu Spreads to Mammals, Health Officials Urge Caution
Transmission between minks has called attention to the potential risks to humans, though experts say not to panic
This Black Bear Took Hundreds of ‘Selfies’ on a Wildlife Camera
Of the 580 images captured by the camera in November, about 400 were of the bear
Watch Rare Drone Video of a Moose Shedding Its Antlers
A wildlife enthusiast in eastern Canada stumbled across the magnificent event this month
Can Scientists Save the World’s Tiniest Rabbit?
In Washington State, the race is on to save a diminutive bunny as wildfires threaten its already shrinking habitat
This 120-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Fossil Had a Mammal Hiding in Its Stomach
The finding represents only the second recorded instance of a dinosaur consuming a mammal
Why Los Angeles Fell in Love With the Mountain Lion Known as P-22
A local celebrity, the feline that was the face of several conservation campaigns died this weekend
As the Arctic Warms, Beavers Move In
Scientists are beginning to study the impacts of beaver dams on the tundra
Seven of the Wildest and Weirdest Attempts to Curb Animal Pests
Why use fences or traps, when you can use deadly viruses or lustful snakes?
Soon After Dinosaur Decimation, Our Primate Ancestors Began Pouncing on Prey
Nails helped them climb trees quietly, and forward-facing eyes helped with depth perception to aid in precise leaping
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