One year after breaking ground on the protein facility, food tech company ENOUGH celebrated the completion of the site at a ceremony last week. Initial capacity will stand at 10,000 tonnes per year. The group intends to increase output to 60,000 tonnes by 2027. The company has targeted production of over a million tonnes cumulatively…
A team of scientists from the United States and Denmark has found specialized pecking-related regions in the woodpecker forebrain that show characteristics that until now have only been associated with vocal learning in animals and language in humans; instead of being related to vocalization, activity in these brain regions is related to the characteristic tree…
Fortune favours the bold: Research has found that shyer albatrosses are up to twice as likely to get divorced. Most albatrosses mate for life but shy males who avoid confrontation are more likely to get dumped, researchers said Wednesday, adding it was the first time personality had been shown to predict divorce in a wild…
Wildlife viewing often lands at the top of travelers’ wish lists. Spotting iconic animals in their natural habitats is an equation for a memorable trip, whether you’re a photographer, an amateur wildlife biologist, or just looking for a unique encounter. But not all wildlife experiences are created equal. Some may be exploitative or unsustainable, involving…
The Paris-based company is creating caseins with precision fermentation in order to produce cheeses that are virtually indistinguishable from the real thing, without the environmental and animal welfare problems.A financing round of €12 million led by Astanor Ventures, with the participation of PeakBridge, Seventure Partners, Big Idea Ventures and Good Startup will be used to…
Sept. 16 (UPI) -- A county official in New York said his home has repeatedly been invaded by raccoons -- and one of the "unpatriotic" animals pooped on a flag. Sam Fein, an Albany County legislator representing the 6th district, said raccoons have invaded his home in the South End of Albany on three occasions…
It's very rare that we look as elegant or attractive as we would like while we are sleeping. However, Penny the puppy has managed it.In a video with over two million views on TikTok, Penny the cocker spaniel can be seen lying on her back, fast asleep, and happily dreaming, prompting one user to say,…
Details are starting to emerge on how Ukraine’s zoos are coping with the war. Some of the animals including lions, tigers and wildcats have been rehomed to zoos in Poland but this is just not going to be possible for many species.The current situation in Ukraine is having a drastic effect on the nation’s zoos, just as…
Animals have been at the heart of our most cherished fantasy stories, from classics like The Jungle Book, filled with colorful, talking animals, and iconic books like Harry Potter, where mythical creatures are commonplace. Unfortunately, giant talking snakes and fire-breathing dragons have yet to be discovered on Earth. But who says these legendary creatures are a complete…
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain One would be hard-pressed to take a walk outside without hearing the sounds of calling animals. During the day, birds chatter back and forth, and as night falls, frogs and insects call to defend territories and to attract potential mates. For several decades, biologists have studied these calls with great interest,…
