All Zoology


New method to control bee parasite

qwqcdhhcbc.d qwqcdhhcbc.d | Added: 9 Feb 2016

A way to control a parasitic mite that is responsible for the dwindling number of bee colonies worl…

Chemical camouflage for deadly snake

qwqcdhhcbc.d qwqcdhhcbc.d | Added: 2 Feb 2016

Puff adders – the most dangerous snake in Africa – responsible for more than 30,000 deaths every ye…

Research uncovers varying evolution of venom

qwqcdhhcbc.d qwqcdhhcbc.d | Added: 14 Jan 2016

Chemical compounds of venom evolve at different speeds depending on an animal’s evolutionary age an…

New butterfly species to be named after Sir David Attenborough

qwqcdhhcbc.d qwqcdhhcbc.d | Added: 21 Dec 2015

A new species of satyrid butterflies discovered in Southern America will be dedicated to Sir David …

Fluids reveal stick insect’s movement secret

qwqcdhhcbc.d qwqcdhhcbc.d | Added: 6 Nov 2015

The fluid released by stick insects has been found to help them control their movements rather than…

Are humans really a 'super predator'?

qwqcdhhcbc.d qwqcdhhcbc.d | Added: 2 Nov 2015

A recent study has revealed human hunting behaviour may be altering the ecological and evolutionary…

Wasp venom can kill cancer

qwqcdhhcbc.d qwqcdhhcbc.d | Added: 21 Oct 2015

Brazilian wasp venom can selectively kill cancer cells without harming normal cells.

Protein acts as natural vaccine in bees

qwqcdhhcbc.d qwqcdhhcbc.d | Added: 5 Oct 2015

By studying honey bees, entomologists have discovered that a blood protein acts as natural immunisa…

Marine life triggers atmospheric ice

qwqcdhhcbc.d qwqcdhhcbc.d | Added: 1 Oct 2015

Marine life in remote ocean regions can contribute to airborne particles that trigger ice formation…

Bees listed as top pollinators

qwqcdhhcbc.d qwqcdhhcbc.d | Added: 23 Sep 2015

Bees are among the most successful pollinators according to researchers at the University of Bristo…

Bats’ hunting signals revealed

qwqcdhhcbc.d qwqcdhhcbc.d | Added: 22 Sep 2015

By using images derived from echolocation, researchers have discovered that bats use the changes in…

New molecule explains earthworm digestion mystery

qwqcdhhcbc.d qwqcdhhcbc.d | Added: 20 Aug 2015

A newly identified molecule in the gut of earthworms allows them to digest plant material a new stu…

Mosquitoes smell before they eat

qwqcdhhcbc.d qwqcdhhcbc.d | Added: 19 Aug 2015

Biologists have discovered that mosquitoes use their sense of smell to find food.!--more--

A resea…

Square tail mystery unravelled

qwqcdhhcbc.d qwqcdhhcbc.d | Added: 29 Jul 2015

Researchers have found that the square cross-section of seahorses’ tails allows better gripping and…

Ladybirds reveal 'honest' signals to predators

qwqcdhhcbc.d qwqcdhhcbc.d | Added: 22 Jun 2015

The brightness of ladybird colours has been found to reveal the extent of their toxicity.!--more--

Caterpillars make leaves glow

qwqcdhhcbc.d qwqcdhhcbc.d | Added: 18 Jun 2015

Scientists have discovered that plants release light energy in response to insect feeding.!--more--…

Stretchy nerves help whales feed

qwqcdhhcbc.d qwqcdhhcbc.d | Added: 5 Jun 2015

Zoologists have discovered that stretchy nerves allow whales to balloon their mouths to capture pre…

Printed flowers unravel moth mystery

qwqcdhhcbc.d qwqcdhhcbc.d | Added: 7 May 2015

By using artificial flowers, ecologists have found that flower shape affects the foraging behaviour…

Ice ages explain decline in avian biodiversity

qwqcdhhcbc.d qwqcdhhcbc.d | Added: 6 May 2015

By studying bird species, scientists have discovered that major decline in biodiversity coincides w…

Eyespots deter predatory attack

qwqcdhhcbc.d qwqcdhhcbc.d | Added: 14 Nov 2014

Many butterflies use colouration and patterns to avoid attacks from predators, protecting their mos…