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Cristina Ortiz
Tasmanian devil population increases with breeding program
The Tasmanian devil population is increasing thanks to the largest breeding program in Australia, which has welcomed 10 joeys on the first count this year.
June 9, 2025
Meet the adorable red panda, which isn’t really a panda!
The red panda is so peculiar! It is not a panda, it feeds mainly on bamboo but can't digest it, and it has a false thumb. What a Asian treasure!
June 2, 2025
The platypus is a mix of animal parts and talents
The platypus is an amazing animal with many talents. It can move underwater with its eyes closed thanks to its highly sensitive beak, among many things!
May 26, 2025
Flamingos create water vortices to trap their prey
According to a new study, flamingos are active hunters! With their unique body parts and movements, they create water vortices to capture their prey.
May 19, 2025
Monk parakeets: The more social, the richer their language
A new study has found that the more sociable monk parakeets are, the more vocal diversity they gain. More about the talkative monk parakeet here.
May 12, 2025
Female bonobos rule the bonobo kingdom. Girl power!
Female bonobos wield power and influence by creating alliances with other females. The females don’t dominate the males but enjoy a high status.
May 5, 2025
Chimpanzees know how to party. Boozy fruit, anybody?
Do chimpanzees meet in parties to ingest alcohol like we do? For the first time, scientists have recorded chimps repeatedly eating and sharing fermented fruit.
April 28, 2025
The yak is an imposing giant of the high mountains
The yak is an imposing animal that lives in one of the most inhospitable regions on the planet: the Himalayas. How can it withstand the extreme cold?
April 21, 2025
Mexican burrowing toad looks like a deflated balloon
The Mexican burrowing toad is an expert digger. It can survive extreme conditions and plays a key role in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
April 14, 2025
How do bats avoid collisions in massive groups? Now we know!
Bats navigate in groups of hundreds of thousands, and still don't collide with each other. How do they do it? We finally know!
April 7, 2025
