In a nutshell Cats with a specific gene variant, shorter repeats in the androgen receptor (AR) gene, are significantly more likely to purr and vocalize toward humans. This “chatty cat” gene is more ...

Visitors to the Turtle Back Zoo in Essex County can embark on a captivating journey through the Wild America exhibit, which showcases the incredible diversity of wildlife found throughout the North ...

Known only by DNA, these "dark taxa" make up a shocking 83% of ectomycorrhizal species fungi ... New Velvet Worm Species a First for the Arid Karoo May 30, 2025 — A new species of velvet worm ...

The research team plans to expand their studies to include other felid species. Reference: Okamoto Y, Hattori M, Inoue-Murayama M. Association between androgen receptor gene and behavioral traits in ...

Every year, Scripps Benthic Invertebrate Collection Curator Greg Rouse and collaborators discover new species of marine life, especially during exploratory expeditions to mysterious and fascinating ...

Florida ranks No. 1 for invasive species in the continental United States with more than 500 species of problematic animals, birds, plants, and fish. Thanks to its subtropical climate, wildlife ...

Invasive species are non-native species that have been introduced to an ecosystem and have established there causing ecological damage. The study of invasive species involves questions about the ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Invasive species have caused over $2.2 trillion in global damages since 1960, with annual costs averaging $35 billion. The economic impact is greatest in Europe, followed by North America and Asia ...