Zoology – The Conversation

Scientists have identified sertraline — the active ingredient in Zoloft and dozens of other antidepressants — in the brain tissue of hammerhead sharks caught off the coast of Rio de Janeiro.

Three of the four new chameleon species found in Mozambique are probably at high risk of extinction.

Macaque tooth wear was identical to our ancestors, throwing into question the long held belief that tool use caused the markings on hominin tooth fossils.

Whale species at higher risk of predation from killer whales are more adversely affected by the sound of sonar.

New research shows European lobsters are using the deposits of rocks and boulders at the base of wind turbines as shelter.

The scarcity of bat fossils is more than a palaeontological puzzle: it has implications for bat conservation strategies today.

A proposed new large-scale octopus farm in Spain is a huge risk to the welfare of this sentient and intelligent animal.

From snails to skunks, squirrels to cicadas, most of our neighbors are quiet and seldom interact with us, but they play important roles in the world.

Some say Latin names are elitist and incomprehensible, but they started out as a way to be inclusive.

We showed for the first time that social disruption and trauma - such as culling of older elephants - has a lasting impact on the behaviour of African elephants.

A scientist who wanted to show pigeons don’t need intellect to navigate was surprised by nuances in his own study findings.

How Rekambo chimpanzees demonstrate a number of ground breaking behaviours never seen before in animals.

Badgers are shy and nocturnal animals. It’s time to challenge false perceptions and end the cruelty towards this iconic mammal.

A strange worm found in the jungle, then harvested and preserved in… gin, provides a better understanding of the evolution and genetics of flatworms.

The immortal jellyfish ‘Turritopsis dohrnii’ is capable of escaping death. The molecular keys involved in its longevity have been revealed by researchers at the University of Oviedo.

Mating with many males means more viable nests and improved offspring survival or performance for African Grey Foam-Nest Treefrogs.

Horses are the supreme athletes of the large mammal world – here’s a look at the reasons why they can run so fast and jump so high.

Cats are in charge – but living with one can be one of life’s greatest joys. Here’s some guidance on choosing the right feline for you.