Monitoring British bats can help identify coronaviruses
Researchers who found novel coronaviruses in UK bats say genetic surveys of the viruses should be regularly conducted, even if none of those viruses can...
All Creatures
The All Creatures category explores the connections between humans and animals, covering topics that span animal health, welfare, behaviour and the shared benefits of human-animal interaction. From insights into veterinary care and pet wellbeing to stories highlighting the unique roles animals play in our lives, this category brings compassionate, evidence-informed perspectives on our interspecies relationships.
Spider venom for MND research receives funding
Spider venom for MND research receives funding: Research using venom from a rare tarantula is one of two University of Queensland projects which have received...
Brits crave ’emotional sup-paw-t’!
New research has highlighted just how reliant Brits are on the emotional sup-paw-t of their pets with almost three quarters (71 per cent) saying they’ve...
Human factors affect bees’ communication
Human influences have the potential to reduce the effectivity of communication in bees adding further stress to struggling colonies, according to new analysis. Scientists at...
Cold climate adaptations promoted social evolution
New study shows how adaptations to living in a cold climate promoted social evolution. For the first time ever, scientists have uncovered evidence that a species’...
Innovative tool predicts Buruli ulcer outbreaks
Innovative tool predicts Buruli ulcer outbreaks in Victoria, Australia. Researchers have developed a surveillance system capable of detecting elevated risks of Buruli ulcer outbreaks in...
How your pet can benefit your mental health
In the UK, 52% of adults own at least one pet. Frankly, this is no surprise: animals are adorable, loving, and a special member of every household....
Cats & Covid
Household cats acquired the same COVID-19 variants as their owners throughout the pandemic, according to new research. The study, published in Emerging Infectious Diseases and...
What to do if your dog eats chocolate
There are many foods loved by pet owners and by their dogs – that can make their pets very ill! Examples include grapes, sultanas, avocados,...
New RVC research explains human foot and leg proportions
New RVC research explains human foot and leg proportions: Novel research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) examining the human walk has been able to...
