Tag: animals
Biodiversity: the fragility of the animal world magnified
The animal world is fascinatingly diverse. But the latest figures are alarming. Experts estimate that 60% of animal populations of our planet are in great danger. And the goal of…
Beasts of science: mother orangutans play mistresses with their young!
“Bêtes de science” is like a collection of stories. Beautiful stories that tell the living in all its freshness. But also in all its complexity. A parenthesis to marvel at…
Climate change: 2020 fires in Brazil killed 17 million animals
The year 2020 will be remembered not only as the year the Covid-19 epidemic began, but also as the year when many natural disasters took place. A study in Brazil…
A test to find out if your cat is a psychopath
Cats are sometimes difficult to understand. They can even be ruthless. Bad guys. Do you see what I’m talking about ? Then the questionnaire developed by researchers at the University…
Beasts of science: squirrels have a strong personality!
“Bêtes de science” is like a collection of stories. Beautiful stories that tell the living in all its freshness. But also in all its complexity. A parenthesis to marvel at…
A revolutionary technique for selecting the sex of embryos
Using CRISPR, researchers found a way to obtain litters of only male or female mice with 100% reliability. A breakthrough that could save millions of animals used in scientific research…
Scientists have created a test to find out if your cat is a psychopath
Cats are sometimes difficult to understand. They can even be ruthless. Bad guys. Do you see what I’m talking about ? Then the questionnaire developed by researchers at the University…
In dogs, inbreeding takes its toll
Short legs. Big ears. A spotted coat. The breed of a dog can be recognized by a few characteristic traits. The result of crosses that researchers are now pointing to.…
Relive the total solar eclipse that took place on the other side of the world on Saturday
It is with the approach of the solstice, at the heart of a polar day during which the Sun never sets, that Antarctica has just experienced a total eclipse. A…
animals now recognized by law
The Spanish Civil Code changes the relationship with animals, whether domestic or wild. From now on, in the eyes of national legislation, animals will no longer be considered as ”…