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The animals that are living it up in the city.
Evidence is increasingly showing how ethanol is naturally present in sugary food.
A better brain might help an animal find more mates, have more sex, and eventually have more babies.
Animals can be born with genetic or developmental issues that make it hard for them to live normal lives. They also can develop mental health problems in response to conditions around them.
The sleep behaviour of dogs explained.
If evolution had taken a different turn, nature would be missing some colours.
New research shows sea turtles, penguins and whales swim at optimal depths to minimise the energetic cost of travel.
Although animals can’t use human language, art is beyond words. As Edward Hopper wrote, ‘If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.’
The history of spying shows that many agencies have experimented with using animals for undercover work to gather information.
From dogs to snakes, people have been keeping pets for millennia. Here’s what people in ancient civilisations thought about their furry (or scaled, or feathered) friends.
Here’s everything you need to know about this iconic animal, including why they need antlers, why they really can have red noses and how their eyes change colour!
New laws in Canada will make it harder for whistleblowers to shed light on cruelty and malpractice in animal agriculture — and will hinder efforts to prevent the next global pandemic.
Like big, tall trees in old-growth forests, older animals are irreplaceable. Pulling them out leaves the ecosystem less resilient to future shocks. It’s time for ‘longevity conservation’ measures.
New technology is allowing scientists to discover unexpected behaviour linked to the Moon’s cycle.
Our friend the leech has become a rarity in the wild.
If you’ve ever struggled with chores while your freeloading siblings looked on, you might relate to these tiny insects.
What do the world’s fastest creatures on land, sea and air all have in common? My colleagues and I have taken a key step towards solving this mystery.
Your partner can affect how deeply you sleep.
Research reveals the emotional toll and ethical dilemmas faced by vets in a profession under pressure.
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Principal Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Nottingham Trent University
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University
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Professor, Management and Organizational Studies, Huron University College and Coordinator of Animal Ethics and Sustainability Leadership, Western University
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Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, Adelaide University
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Lecturer in Animal Behaviour and Welfare, School of Psychology, Queen's University Belfast
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Senior Lecturer in Zoology, Nottingham Trent University
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Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
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Professor of Zoo Animal Welfare & Legislation, Nottingham Trent University
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Visiting Research Fellow, Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Nottingham Trent University
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Lecturer, Chemistry and Forensic Science, Nottingham Trent University
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Professor of Wildlife Conservation, University of Salford
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Professor of Behavioural Ecology, UCL
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Animal Geographer, Keele University
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Associate Professor Emerita of Comparative Literature, University of California, San Diego
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Associate Professor, Ecology, Northumbria University, Newcastle