Croc shock as Houdini the elusive crocodile pops up again in outback Queensland town
Freshwater reptile spotted in Hughenden’s human-made lake after unexpectedly escaping death in cold snap
Teaching crocodiles not to eat cane toads saves them from fatal poisoning, researchers discover
In gorges already infested with the pest amphibians, rangers have managed to cut the freshwater crocodile mortality rate by 95%
Horses can plan ahead and think strategically, scientists find
Cats appear to grieve death of fellow pets – even dogs, study finds
Digested week
Digested week: Olympic poolside parenting, cracked water slides and fishy memories
Emma Brockes
July 2024
Hens appear to blush when scared or excited, researchers find
How my ginger tom became a terrible klepto-cat
Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth, scientists find
Stress in humans can affect how optimistic dogs feel, research suggests
Chimpanzees communicate in similar quick-fire fashion to humans, study shows
Cat burglars: scientists try to solve mystery of why felines ‘steal’ random objects
Climate crisis has impact on insects’ colours and sex lives, study finds
Herring gull chicks would rather have fish than your chips, finds study
Science Weekly
‘Lesbian’ seagulls and ‘gay’ rams: the endless sexual diversity of nature – podcast
Ants can carry out life-saving amputations on injured nest mates, study shows
Scientists ignored ‘gay’ animals for years. When will we get over our human hang-ups about the natural world?
Elle Hunt
June 2024
The Great British Seaside
Life under the pier: ‘It never occurred to me what might be here’
Curiosity and a fascination with nature have brought volunteers together to survey sea life under the pier in Ryde on the Isle of Wight, to help experts gauge what’s thriving – and what isn’t
Animal homosexual behaviour under-reported by scientists, survey shows
Study finds same-sex sexual behaviour in primates and other mammals widely observed but seldom published
A dialogue with your pets? Do you really want a cat to say you look dog-rough today?
Coco Khan
Scientists think two-way communication is a good idea. But some things are better left unsaid, according to the writer and podcaster Coco Khan
May 2024
$10m prize launched for team that can truly talk to the animals
AI expected to help researchers unlock two-way communication, say team that includes Tel Aviv University
