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Adult howler monkeys ‘use play to keep the peace’

Adult howler monkeys use play to avoid conflict and reduce group tension, with levels of play increasing when they are faced with scarce resources, a study suggests. Researchers observed that adult monkeys spent more time playing with each other ...

17 Mar 2022 at 00:25

Wild orangutan observed treating wound with medicinal plant for first time

Scientists have, for the first time, observed an orangutan treating a wound with a plant known to have pain-relieving properties. Biologists witnessed a wild male Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) in Indonesia, chewing the leaves of a climbing ...

02 May 2024 at 16:00

Carnivores in zoos react positively to improvements to their enclosures – study

Just like humans, carnivores in zoos react positively when their homes have received some TLC, research suggests. According to a new study, the welfare of animals like seals, sea lions and jaguars is enhanced when improvements are made to ...

11 Dec 2023 at 00:01

Urban foxes ‘bolder but not cleverer’ than rural cousins, study suggests

Urban foxes may be bolder than their country cousins but city life has not made them cleverer, according to researchers who set puzzles for dozens of the animals. A team from the University of Hull spent two years studying wild foxes in ...

08 Aug 2023 at 00:01

Friendly monkeys have ‘higher levels of helpful bacteria in their guts’

Friendly monkeys have higher levels of helpful bacteria and lower levels of potentially disease-causing microbes in their guts, research suggests. Scientists from the University of Oxford have found that monkeys engaging in friendly ...

11 Nov 2022 at 06:00

Clocks changing can trigger anxiety and upset stomach in pets, expert warns

Pet owners should gradually adjust the routines of their animal companions before the clocks go back as sudden changes can cause confusion, anxiety and even an upset stomach, an expert has said. Dr Jeffrey Kelu, a researcher in ...

24 Oct 2024 at 13:06

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Ryan Reynolds promises to ‘get down in the mud’ in new nature documentary

Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds has promised to “get down in the mud” with weird animals in a new nature documentary. The Canada-born actor, 48, who co-owns Welsh football club Wrexham, will narrate the tongue-in-cheek show ...

28 May 2025 at 11:23

Chimps share with children sense of curiosity for social interactions – study

Chimpanzees share a sense of curiosity with children and enjoy watching social interactions in a similar way, according to a study. An international team of researchers found that chimpanzees and young children prefer ...

23 Jun 2025 at 13:42

‘Bomber Harris’ the hawk to be retrained after terrorising village

A hawk which terrorised a Home Counties village by swooping on residents has been nicknamed Bomber Harris after being caught, its new handler has said. The Harris’s hawk – which left at least one man needing hospital ...

04 Apr 2025 at 16:45

Charity warns of rise in people using harnesses to take cats outside

A cat charity has warned of a rise in people using harnesses to take their cats outside, preventing the animals’ natural fight or flight response and leading to them feeling stressed and scared. Almost one in six ...

01 Oct 2025 at 10:55

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Single gene responsible for hibernation in mammals, study finds

Scientists have made a significant step in understanding the genetic mechanism behind seasonal behaviours in mammals, such as hibernation and migration. A study led by the University of Glasgow pinpoints a ...

17 Nov 2025 at 12:22

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