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Llama-like vicuñas’ bathroom habits promote regrowth on barren glacier-ravaged landscapes In a nutshell Wild vicuñas in the Peruvian Andes create communal bathroom spots (latrines) that transform ...

For centuries, fabrics have been more than just materials for clothing—they have symbolised status, wealth and artistry. While silk and cashmere are well-known for their luxury, some fabrics take ...

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 ...

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, highlighting a ...

The bathroom habits of a lesser-known cousin to the llama are helping researchers better understand how ecosystems adapt to climate change.

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.

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 ...

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.