A new study by North Carolina State University researchers found that climate was the most important factor in determining where mammals can thrive. Climate change will affect wildlife populations, and understanding these factors is crucial for making sustainable decisions about mammal population management.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalDiversity and Distributions·TypeObservational study·DateJul 26, 2024
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A recent study published in Nature Communications found that mammals with more developed brains tend to exhibit smaller sexual size dimorphism (SSD), meaning there is less difference in size between males and females. This suggests that complex brain development may be linked to other traits such as social behavior and mate selection.
SourceUniversity of Bath·JournalNature Communications·TypeObservational study·DateJul 25, 2024
A Cornell University study reveals efficient and sustained mammalian-to-mammalian transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 between cows and from cows to cats and a raccoon. The virus shows high tropism for the mammary gland and infectious viral loads in milk.
A study published in PLOS ONE found cut marks on fossils of a glyptodont, a giant relative of armadillos, that are consistent with known marks made by stone tools. The placement of these marks indicates a butchering sequence targeting areas of dense flesh.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateJul 17, 2024
A new study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln examines fossil records going back 66 million years, tracking changes in mammalian ecosystems and species diversity. The research reveals that following the mass extinction of non-avian dinosaurs, mammalian communities experienced a surge in functional diversity for 10 million years.
SourceUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 17, 2024
Scientists at the University of Malaga have uncovered a natural quicksand trap in the 'elephant graveyard' of Orce, dated to over 1.4 million years ago. The discovery provides insights into human presence in Western Europe and competition with large carrion hyenas for meat resources.
SourceUniversity of Malaga·JournalJournal of Iberian Geology·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 11, 2024
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Researchers at UCSF have discovered a way to turn ordinary white fat cells into beige fat cells that burn calories, opening the door to developing new weight-loss drugs. The approach uses a protein called KLF-15 and may avoid side effects associated with current treatments.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateJul 1, 2024
Researchers from Aarhus University conclude that human hunting was responsible for the extinction of at least 161 species of large mammals over the past 50,000 years. The analysis of various research fields, including climate history and genetic estimates, suggests that human hunting was widespread and consistent across the world.
SourceAarhus University·JournalCambridge Prisms Extinction·TypeSystematic review·DateJul 1, 2024
A new study reveals that what was once known as the nine-banded armadillo is actually four distinct species, including one new species found in northeastern South America. The classification change affects armadillos in Mexico and the US states, with some now being called the Mexican long-nosed armadillo.
SourceField Museum·JournalSystematic Biology·DateJun 26, 2024
A recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) in Finnish fur farms resulted in severe disease and widespread inflammation in infected animals. The virus caused significant adaptations to mammalian hosts, increasing the risk of potential human infection.
SourceEuropean Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)·JournalEurosurveillance·TypeObservational study·DateJun 20, 2024
Research from Stockholm University reveals that marsupials possess a not fully evolved form of brown fat, a crucial finding for understanding the origin and regulation of this heat-producing organ. The study suggests that the gene networks required to enable thermogenesis existed before the divergence of marsupials and placental mammals.
SourceStockholm University·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 6, 2024
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Intensive wire snare removal efforts reduced snaring by almost 40% in protected areas of Viet Nam, according to an 11-year study. The effectiveness of snare removal was mainly achieved within the first 6 years, but its impact alone is unlikely to protect wildlife due to ongoing snaring threats.
SourceLeibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW)·JournalConservation Letters·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 3, 2024
A study using crowd-sourced data from iNaturalist found that slugs and snails are more common in urban areas than other native species. In contrast, butterflies and moths were the least tolerant of urban environments. The analysis provides valuable insights for city planners to increase urban biodiversity.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateMay 29, 2024
Australian researchers have identified a new species of ancient 'echidnapus', which exhibits platypus-like anatomy alongside echidna-like features. The discovery sheds light on the evolutionary history of monotremes, revealing six different egg-laying mammals living together in the same area over 100 million years ago.
SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalAlcheringa An Australasian Journal of Palaeontology·DateMay 26, 2024
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Researchers Polina A. Loseva and Vadim N. Gladyshev challenge the existing definition of human life, suggesting a new meaning for the 14-day stage in organismal life grounded in recent mechanistic advances and insights from aging studies. This stage defines the separation of soma from the germline and marks the boundary between rejuven...
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeLiterature review·DateMay 9, 2024
Researchers found that the loss of large herbivores like tapirs and deer reduces leaf damage caused by pathogens, leading to increased plant species richness. In contrast, insect damage remains unaffected, suggesting a more complex relationship between plants and their natural enemies.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalJournal of Ecology·DateMay 6, 2024
Researchers discovered lemurs possess an additional pair of vocal folds, which they believe is responsible for enriching their vocal repertoire and allowing them to exaggerate their size. This adaptation may have provided a selective advantage in competition for territory or mates.
SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalScientific Reports·DateApr 29, 2024
Researchers observed a rare instance of lemur predation by a fosa in the Betampona Strict Nature Reserve. The impact of this predation, combined with low reproductive rates and genetic isolation, poses significant threats to the survival of critically endangered lemurs.
SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalEcology and Evolution·TypeObservational study·DateApr 19, 2024
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A new study reveals that three island bat species feed on over 40% of agricultural pests, including banana moths and turnip moths. This finding highlights the importance of bats in maintaining ecosystem balance and suggests that encouraging these mammals can be a win-win for conservation and local farmers.
SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalJournal of Mammalogy·DateApr 16, 2024
A team of researchers developed an AI-powered computer vision model to detect Brazilian wild animals on roads and warn drivers in real-time. The system uses roadside cameras and portable computers to identify species such as anteaters, wolves, and tapirs, with the potential to save lives and reduce roadkill.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalScientific Reports·DateApr 9, 2024
Researchers describe two Jurassic mammaliaforms from China, revealing dental diversification and the emergence of middle ear ossicles. The findings support a classic example of vertebrate evolution and provide new insights into early mammalian phylogeny.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature·TypeMeta-analysis·DateApr 3, 2024
The study provides key information about the evolutionary shift from jaw joint bones to those of the middle ear in early mammals. The fossils show noticeable physical characteristics suggesting a gradual change in the jaw joint's function towards specialising in hearing.
A study found that early Mesozoic animals, including dinosaurs, grew quickly around 230 million years ago. This feature is not unique to dinosaurs but was shared by several non-dinosaur reptiles as well.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateApr 3, 2024
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Researchers have discovered that shuotheriids, ancient mammal-like animals from the Jurassic Period, had unique dental characteristics that suggest a closer relationship to docodontans. The study reveals that shuotheriids do not have a genuine trigonid in their bottom teeth, indicating a new perspective on the evolutionary past of thes...
The discovery of two newly described fossils from the Jurassic period has provided fresh insights into the early evolution of mammals. The fossils, which include well-preserved skeletal remains of shuotheriids, have allowed scientists to solve a longstanding problem in understanding mammalian tooth shape.
SourceAmerican Museum of Natural History·JournalNature·DateApr 3, 2024
Scientists from the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research observed spotted hyenas chasing and devouring flying birds at a waterhole in Namibia. They found that a single hyena can catch one bird every three minutes, adding to the known variety of their diet and hunting tactics.
SourceLeibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW)·JournalFood Webs·TypeObservational study·DateMar 28, 2024
A study led by Leopold Eckhart found that the genetic programme controlling keratinized claws originated in a common ancestor of humans and frogs. The research team used the tropical clawed frog as an experimental model and discovered that important hair components, including keratins, share similarities with human hair.
SourceMedical University of Vienna·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 18, 2024
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A study published in Nature Communications found that the fastest animals are medium-sized, like cheetahs, due to a physical limit imposed by muscle contraction speed and shortening. This sweet spot size of around 50kg enables animals to reach speeds of up to 65 miles per hour
SourceImperial College London·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 12, 2024
Researchers developed a custom-built, low-cost mesoscope that can adapt to different neuroimaging experiments in live mice and rats. The system offers excellent spatial and temporal resolutions, achieved through its reversible tandem lens configuration, which enables flexible experimentation.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalNeurophotonics·DateMar 12, 2024
Researchers studied cicadas' jet-like urination to challenge insect pee paradigms. They found that larger animals like cicadas can emit jets due to gravity and inertial forces, unlike smaller ones that typically produce droplets. This discovery has far-reaching implications for bio-inspired engineering and monitoring applications.
SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateMar 11, 2024
Researchers have created 3D images of over half of the world's animal groups using CT scans, making them accessible to scientists, researchers, students, teachers, and artists. The open-source repository MorphoSource allows users to share findings and improve access to material critical for scientific discovery.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·JournalBioScience·TypeImaging analysis·DateMar 11, 2024
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Scientists have scanned over 13,000 vertebrate specimens using CT technology, making them available for free online. The scans provide a detailed view of internal structures, allowing researchers to study specimens in ways previously impossible.
SourceFlorida Museum of Natural History·JournalBioScience·DateMar 6, 2024
A new discovery in Panama has uncovered the oldest known leaf-nosed bat fossils, preserved 20-million years ago. The findings suggest that these mammals may have originated in North America, contradicting previous theories that they came from South America.
SourceFlorida Museum of Natural History·JournalJournal of Mammalian Evolution·DateFeb 20, 2024
Researchers at Texas A&M discovered that immune genes are frequently exchanged between Myotis bat species during seasonal mating swarms, potentially helping humans fight emerging diseases. The study's findings have opened new questions about the importance of hybridization in evolution and its impact on genomicists' knowledge.
SourceTexas A&M University·JournalCell Genomics·DateFeb 20, 2024
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Scientists at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology have produced a comprehensive map of England's hedgerows, revealing over 390,000 km of field boundaries marked by these critical habitats. The new data will guide future habitat restoration efforts and support biodiversity conservation.
SourceUK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology·TypeImaging analysis·DateJan 31, 2024
Researchers found that intrinsically-photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) use both microvillous and ciliary signaling mechanisms simultaneously. This discovery reveals a new pathway for transmitting light signals to the brain, which may have ancient origins on the evolutionary scale.
SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJan 25, 2024
Research reveals that the midbrain of midshipman fish initiates and patterns sounds used in vocal communication. The findings suggest a functional comparable periaqueductal gray node between fish and mammals, which can influence acoustic structure of social context-specific vocal signals.
SourceCornell University·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 3, 2024
A study published in Ecology Letters reveals that human population growth and land-use changes led to significant dietary shifts in large herbivores in eastern China. The researchers found that these herbivores adapted by altering their diets, with increased interspecific differences and expanded intraspecific dietary ranges.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalEcology Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 24, 2023
Researchers discovered that reindeer's vision evolved to spot Cladonia rangiferina, a type of lichen, during winter. This adaptation allows them to conserve energy by finding food from a distance, making it easier to survive in cold environments. The study provides new insights into the extraordinary visual system of reindeer.
SourceDartmouth College·Journali-Perception·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 15, 2023
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A study found that migratory bats are sensitive to the angle of magnetic inclination and use it for navigation. The soprano pipistrelle bat species calibrated its internal compass at sunset, taking into account both the horizontal component and inclination of the Earth's magnetic field.
SourceUniversity of Oldenburg·JournalBiology Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 12, 2023
Neanderthals actively hunted straight-tusked elephants, the largest terrestrial mammals of the Pleistocene. The hunting activity was not an isolated phenomenon but a regular practice that could satisfy daily calorie needs for 2,500 Neanderthals.
SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeCase study·DateDec 5, 2023
Researchers found a significant increase in extracellular vesicles released by aged keratinocytes, which were also enriched with specific microRNAs. These EVs impaired young keratinocyte proliferation and organogenesis, mimicking aged skin defects.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeObservational study·DateNov 30, 2023
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Researchers at UC Riverside found that SARS-CoV-2 entry varies among different species and tissue types, highlighting the need for thorough investigations into viral entry mechanisms. The study's findings suggest that targeting TMPRSS2 may not be effective in preventing COVID-19 infection in mink.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalFrontiers in Microbiology·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 29, 2023
A new study published in PLOS ONE reveals the earliest known fossil of the modern European common hippopotamus, dating back to the Middle Pleistocene period. The analysis of a fossil skull from Italy confirms the identity of the species and provides insights into its dispersal history.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateNov 22, 2023
A new study by University of Exeter researchers predicts which regions will be colonized by non-native birds, mammals, and plants. The study found that suitable habitats, dispersal ability, and history of introduction are key predictors of spread.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 14, 2023
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Researchers studied over 100 noctilionoid bat species, finding that different dietary types drove modifications in tooth number, size, shape, and position. For instance, fruit-eating bats have shorter jaws with reduced middle premolars, while nectar-feeders have longer jaws with room for more teeth.
SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalNature Communications·TypeObservational study·DateOct 26, 2023
Researchers found 13 mummified leaf-eared mouse cadavers atop 4-mile-high volcanoes, with DNA analysis revealing a distinct population from lower-altitude mice. The discovery suggests the rodents ascended without human assistance and have adapted to extreme conditions.
SourceUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln·JournalCurrent Biology·DateOct 23, 2023
A Rice University scientist used a mixed-reality headset with custom-designed software to measure and analyze forest floor vegetation in Tanzania's Udzungwa Mountains National Park. The study found that mammal diversity increases with forest floor habitat surface area, leading to a greater variety of ecological characteristics.
SourceRice University·JournalEcology·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 19, 2023
A study found that wildlife exits designed for ocelots in Texas were used by 10 mammal species, including bobcats and coyotes, to exit highways. The exits function as designed, but ongoing research aims to improve their effectiveness.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Ecology and Evolution·TypeObservational study·DateOct 13, 2023
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A recent study found that animals in the Greater Kruger National Park react with alarm to hearing human voices, fleeing waterholes and abandoning their habitat. The researchers used custom sound systems to compare the fear response of mammals to humans versus lions.
SourceCell Press·JournalCurrent Biology·TypeObservational study·DateOct 5, 2023
A new study provides comprehensive genomic resources for pangolins, helping protect these threatened mammals from extinction due to habitat loss and trafficking. The data will aid in conservation priorities and management plans, as well as tracing the pangolin trade.
SourceOxford University Press USA·JournalMolecular Biology and Evolution·TypeContent analysis·DateOct 5, 2023
Scientists rediscovered the Species that was first described in 1916, found only in southern Brazil, with an increased distribution to diverse terrains, including rainforests and grasslands. The species is currently Data Deficient due to habitat fragmentation and agricultural pressure.
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Research suggests that a merged supercontinent will lead to extreme temperatures, making most of the world uninhabitable for mammals. The team used supercomputer climate models to simulate temperature trends, leading to predictions of widespread heat stress and mortality in humans and other species.
SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalNature Geoscience·DateSep 25, 2023
A new species of spiny mouse, Neacomys marci, has been identified in northwestern Ecuador. The discovery sheds light on the previously underestimated diversity of the Spiny Mouse genus.
A team of researchers used a novel methodology to investigate the impact of large mammal extinctions on their environments. They found that earlier biodiversity losses did not necessarily hinder mammal community functioning, but later losses were linked to changes in climate and vegetation patterns.
SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 7, 2023
Researchers at Kyoto University have discovered the mechanism by which breast cancer forms in mammalian epithelial cells. The team found that approximately 20 mutations accumulate annually in each cell until menopause, after which the rate decreases significantly.
SourceKyoto University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 30, 2023
The editorial discusses epigenetic mechanisms leading to oocyte quality loss, a significant factor in age-related fertility decline. Researchers highlight the importance of understanding this process to address the growing issue of advanced maternal age and its impact on reproduction.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateAug 30, 2023
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Researchers analyzed data from 31 studies and found that cattle face a higher risk of getting tuberculosis from wildlife through indirect interactions. Indirect interaction rates were 154 times higher than direct interaction rates.
Researchers used radiocarbon dating and time-series modeling to study the timing and causes of megafauna extinctions at Rancho La Brea Tar Pits. The team found that a sharp decline in population occurred between 13,070 to 12,900 years ago, coinciding with warming and drying climate change and increased fires sparked by humans.
Scientists have identified two new mole species in eastern Turkey, belonging to the Talpa genus, which has been living undiscovered for up to 3 million years. The study, using cutting-edge DNA technology, confirms their biological distinctness from other moles in the group.
SourceUniversity of Plymouth·JournalZoological Journal of the Linnean Society·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 11, 2023