A scoping review has brought to light five key ways in which the health of homeless pet owners and their animals can be significantly improved. Despite the fact that around 10% of homeless individuals have pets, detailed information on how to effectively support their health has been scarce. These pets often serve as the sole […]
New camera takes photos using the same colors animals can see • Earth.com
A new camera system technology is set to transform how ecologists and filmmakers understand and visualize the color perceptions of various animals in their natural habitats. The research was led by Vera Vasas of the University of Sussex, UK, and colleagues from the Hanley Color Lab at George Mason University, US. How animals perceive color […]
Scientists vacuumed animal DNA from the air in a forest and had amazing results • Earth.com
On an early autumn morning, a group of researchers from the Globe Institute at the University of Copenhagen embarked on an intriguing expedition into a Danish forest. Armed with plastic boxes, these scientists sought to “vacuum” animal DNA from the air. The boxes, rigged with DNA air samplers, were strapped onto tree trunks, air filters […]