“Lost City of the Monkey God” reveals treasure trove of rare, new and rediscovered species

In 2012, centuries-old legends of a lost city in Honduras were confirmed when ancient ruins were rediscovered in the dense Mosquita rainforest. Now, scientists have conducted a three-week expedition to these ruins, known as the “White City” o… Continue reading “Lost City of the Monkey God” reveals treasure trove of rare, new and rediscovered species

Prehistoric bird standing 11.5 ft tall and weighing half a ton found in Crimean cave

Generally speaking, the animals alive today are mere shadows of their former selves – everything from worms to otters to penguins to sharks were bigger and meaner in the distant past. And birds were no exception, as newly-found fossils indica… Continue reading Prehistoric bird standing 11.5 ft tall and weighing half a ton found in Crimean cave

Homing pigeons are willing to spend more energy to travel in pairs

Like a peloton of cyclists gaming the harsh realities of aerodynamics, birds flying together in formation can save substantial amounts of energy. But what’s good for the goose isn’t necessarily good for the gander, with scientists finding tha… Continue reading Homing pigeons are willing to spend more energy to travel in pairs

Scientists Gave Alligators Ketamine and Headphones to Understand Dinosaur Hearing

An experiment involving 40 drugged alligators reveals how dinosaurs might have located sounds in their environment. Continue reading Scientists Gave Alligators Ketamine and Headphones to Understand Dinosaur Hearing