This marks the first-ever generation of DNA barcodes for the elusive species, placing it within a clearer taxonomic framework and revealing its lineage as an ancient Gondwanan relic ...

**1. House Mouse** The Mus musculus or house mouse is likely the most prevalent mouse species worldwide. These mice, measuring between 5 and 8 inches in length, play significant roles in scientific ...

Geckos are one of the most common reptiles on the planet. There are nearly 2,000 species of gecko in seven distinct gecko families. This makes geckos one of the most diverse reptile clades. You can ...

The wonderful world of tennis is helping nature’s tiniest mammals survive. Each year, following Wimbledon, thousands of used ...

A university student on a fossil-hunting field trip in Dorset made a stunning discovery: a 145-million-year-old jawbone ...

Wild pigs in South Monterey County are showing signs of ingesting a poison meant for rodents, commonly found in bait stations ...

Microbiomes in older mice pumped out damaging metabolites that drove endothelial cell senescence, offering potential targets ...

Study in mice suggests potential for probiotic treatment. Although previous research has linked pesticide exposure to harmful ...

Changes to size, teeth and ears in various rodents in Chicago found to be part of their adaptation to human development.

A team has made a major breakthrough in the field of three-dimensional (3D) imaging of large-scale biological tissues. They ...

A University of Portsmouth student has discovered a new species of prehistoric mammal dating back 145 million years to the ...

A 26-year study at the Arid Recovery Reserve reveals how removing invasive predators like cats and foxes triggers a dramatic ...