The wonderful world of tennis is helping nature’s tiniest mammals survive. Each year, following Wimbledon, thousands of used tennis balls are donated to UK Wildlife Trust. Volunteers at the ...

Two new species of delicate mice — Australia’s smallest rodents — were recently discovered, according to a new study. Photo from Joey Csunyo, UnSplash Two species of tiny rodents have lived undetected ...

A new study suggests that the Agouti gene in the brains of male African striped mice can act as a molecular "switch," making ...

Basic ecology uses simple diagrams to illustrate how biomass is distributed in ecosystems. These “ecological pyramids” lump all primary producers (plants) at the base of the pyramid. The second level ...

In the animal kingdom, there are far more mammals that are polyamorous than are monogamous. In fact, just three to five percent of mammals are monogamous, and researchers have long wondered what ...

Adopting pet mice is a big moment for anyone. Although a mouse doesn’t have the same demands as a cat or dog, caring for one isn’t just a walk in the park. You need to consider factors like how many ...

What makes the oldfield mouse steadfastly monogamous throughout its life while its closest rodent relatives are promiscuous? The answer may be a previously unknown hormone-generating cell. Scientists ...

Fresh snow provides an opportunity to observe and identify animal tracks in the woods. Mouse tracks can be identified by their repetitive dot pattern and a thin line left by the tail. While several ...