Animals and plants losing their genetic diversity, making them more vulnerable
Animals and plants losing their genetic diversity, making them more vulnerable

Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes, according to research published Wednesday. Long before a species goes extinct, the population becomes smaller and more fragmented, shrinking the number of...

The animals that give each other gifts
The animals that give each other gifts

We may think that gift giving is a purely human trait, but it turns out many other animals also treat their mates and companions. If on Christmas morning, upon opening your annual gift of novelty socks, your feeling is that of crushing disappointment, you can at least be thankful that youre not...