Animal News: Page 27

New Species of Night Monkey Discovered in Peruvian Andes (September 29, 2012): National Geographic reports that a new species of night monkey was among several new species discovered by researchers in the Tabaconas Namballe National Sanctuary located in northern Peru.

African Spiny Mouse Has Salamander-like Regenerative Abilities (September 27, 2012): University of Florida researchers have discovered that the African spiny mouse has unique regenerative capabilities.

The Life and Times of Naked Mole Rats (September 23, 2012): Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have reported new findings about naked mole-rats in PLoS One.

Researchers Reconstruct Ancient Mollusk Using CT Scan and 3D Printer (September 21, 2012): Researchers have created a lifelike reconstruction of an ancient mollusk using a micro CT scan and a 3D printer.

Liliger Cub Born in Siberian Zoo (September 16, 2012): This adorable cub is thought to be the first liliger born in the world.

Scientists Compile List of 100 Most Threatened Species (September 16, 2012): 8,000 scientists from the IUCN Species Survival Commission (IUCN SSC) have identified 100 of the most threatened animals, plants and fungi on Earth.

Western Scrub Jays Gather Around Dead Jays for Noisy (September 15, 2012): Researchers from the University of California, Davis have discovered that western scrub jays hold noisy "funerals" when they discover the dead body of one of their own.

Dramatic Increase in Spiders Reported on Guam After Invasive Treesnake Wipes Out Native Birds (September 13, 2012): Biologists from Rice University, the University of Washington and the University of Guam have found that the Pacific island's jungles have as many as 40 times more spiders than are found on nearby islands like Saipan.

New Monkey Species Discovered in Africa (September 12, 2012): A new monkey species has been discovered in the remote forests of DR Congo.

Madidi National Park in Northwest Bolivia May be Most Biologically Diverse Place on Earth (September 12, 2012): The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) says a remote park in northwest Bolivia may be the most biologically diverse place on earth.

Scientists Announce First Genetically Pure Bison Calf Produced by Embryo Transfer (September 10, 2012): The Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo recently announced the birth of the first ever genetically pure American bison calf produced by embryo transfer.

How to Identify Asian Carp (August 25, 2012): This video from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows you to identify the invasive Asian carp species.

Mouthparts of Cambrian Wiwaxia and Odontogriphus Creatures Revealed (August 24, 2012): The mouthparts of the Cambrian animals Odontogriphus and Wiwaxia have been revealed.

Giant Panda Births Twins at Wolong Giant Panda Wild Breeding Center (August 18, 2012): A mother giant panda, named Sixue, gave birth to twin cubs, a male and female, at the Wolong Giant Panda Wild Breeding Center in southwest China's Sichuan province.

Two New Species of Owls Discovered in Philippines (August 17, 2012): Two new species of owls have been discovered in the Philippines.

Ancient Mayans Consumed and Sacrificed Domesticated Turkeys (August 16, 2012): A new University of Florida study has found that the turkey was domesticated more than 1,000 years earlier than previously believed.

17.7-Foot-Long Burmese Python Found in Florida Everglades Sets State Record (August 14, 2012): Researchers from the University of Florida captured the largest Burmese python found in Florida to date.

New Bird Species Discovered in Peru's Cloud Forest (August 7, 2012): A colorful, fruit-eating bird with a black mask, pale belly and scarlet breast has been discovered and named by Cornell University graduates following an expedition to the remote Peruvian Andes.

Red Swamp Crayfish are Ultimate Survivors Say Scientists (August 5, 2012): Researchers from Queen Mary, University of London have found that the red swamp crayfish is the ultimate survivor.

Imperial Cormorant's 150 Feet Deep Dive Underwater Captured on Film (August 1, 2012): A team of researchers from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the National Research Council of Argentina fitted a South American sea bird called an imperial cormorant with a small camera.

U.S. Army Training African Giant Pouched Rats to Detect Explosives (July 30, 2012): Scientists with the U.

Animal Speed Stats: Usain Bolt and Other Record Holders vs. Animals (July 28, 2012): Craig Sharp from the Centre for Sports Medicine and Human Performance at Brunel University compiled these light-hearted comparisons of the extraordinary athleticism of humans and animals for an article in the Veterinary Record.

Mice Have Distinct Neural Subsystem to Smell Predators (July 26, 2012): Scientists have discovered that mice have a distinct neural subsystem that links the nose to the brain and is associated with smells such as those emitted by predators.

Snub-Nosed Monkey Species Also Found in China (July 26, 2012): Chinese researchers found a population of the recently discovered snub-nosed monkey, Rhinopithecus Strykeri, in China.

Scientists Discover That Bats Use Sound of Copulating House Flies as Cue for Foraging (July 24, 2012): Scientists have determined that bats listen for the sound of copulating house flies as a cue to foraging.