The vicuña’s social habit of pooping in the same place could help Andean ecosystems adapt as glaciers rapidly retreat due to ...

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While this unique animal behavior offers hope for reviving scarred alpine landscapes, the study’s authors caution that the overall pace of climate change outstrips many species’ ability to find ...

This finding, published Dec 30 in Scientific Reports, revealed that the activity of this animal could accelerate the time plants usually take to establish on new land by over a century, highlighting a ...

A December study published in Scientific Reports highlights how the animals' feces impact climate change. Much like humans, as a group, vicuñas poop in a spot shared by multiple members of the species ...

Working with animal ecologist Kelsey Reider at James Madison University, the team trekked to sites in the Peruvian Andes, up to 18,000 feet above sea level, that were previously covered by glaciers.

Relatives of the llama are dropping dung as they venture into higher elevations in the Andes Mountains, providing a nutrient-rich environment for life to thrive despite glacier loss. Climate ...

This finding, published Dec 30 in Scientific Reports, revealed that the activity of this animal could accelerate the time plants usually take to establish on new land by over a century ...

Luckily, many different research studies have been conducted on animals‘ sexual behavior. We have gathered information on ten interesting and sex-crazed animals that enjoy having sex no less than ...

Humans have been constructing animal statues for thousands of years. It is a way for us to convey our deep bond with the animal kingdom and the debt of gratitude that we owe to our fellow creatures.

A Pakistani YouTube star has been ordered to create 12 animal welfare videos as punishment for illegally owning a lion cub. Rajab Butt, who has 5.6 million subscribers, was pictured with the cub ...

Animal awareness days provide rescue and wildlife groups with the opportunity to highlight public awareness and raise funds for animals in need. From shelter dogs to pygmy hippos, these amazing ...