Latest about Land Mammals
Do cats really hate us?
Scientific research on how cats view us is mixed, but one thing is clear — they don't adore us the way dogs do.
Extinct 'hypercarnivorous' California grizzly bears were actually mostly vegetarian before Europeans showed up
Although extinct California grizzlies upped their meat consumption following European colonization and agricultural expansion, they were mostly veggie and smaller than what historical sources claim.
'This is unlikely to be an isolated event': 1st polar bear death from bird flu spells trouble for species
Bird flu could be another blow for polar bear populations that are already at risk from climate change.
Why do cats throw up so much?
What you think is cat vomit may actually be something else, like a fur ball or regurgitation.
Tufted ground squirrel: The Borneo rodent once believed to disembowel deer and feast on their organs
The forests of Borneo are home to squirrels with extravagant tails and teeth so sharp they could slash a deer's throat — and folklore has it that's exactly what they use them for.
Some cats spontaneously start playing fetch and we have no idea why
Retrieving isn't just for dogs, but the emerging science of cat play can't fully explain the feline phenomenon.
Some female meerkats have a brutal, bloodthirsty streak, and now we may know why
Dominant female meerkats' quest for dominance may be down to genes that give them the upper hand.
Clouded leopard: The cat with saber-like teeth that can walk upside down in trees
Clouded leopards can rotate their ankle joints by almost 180 degrees and they kill prey by biting the back of their necks with their huge teeth.
