by sagesgroup | Feb 6, 2023 | A1, Animal Science, Animals, Biology, Cats, Diseases, Environment, homepage, Pet science., Pets, Public Health, Science
It may come as a surprise, but the plague that caused the infamous Black Death centuries ago is still alive and kicking. The CDC states that roughly seven human plague cases are reported annually. The disease typically spreads when a flea infected with the bacteria...by sagesgroup | Jan 24, 2023 | A1, Animal Science, Animals, Biology, climate, Climate Crisis, climate solutions, Environment, homepage, nature, Science
Millions of years ago, countless massive plant-eating creatures known as megaherbivores roamed the planet’s rainforests during the Pleistocene era. Today, elephants are among the last surviving megaherbivores in rainforests. According to new research, these tropical...by sagesgroup | Jan 22, 2023 | Animal Science, Animals, Biology, Diseases, Science, Syndicated, The Conversation
The Black Death ravaged Europe between 1347 and 1353, killing millions. Plague outbreaks in Europe then continued until the 19th century. One of the most commonly recited facts about the plague in Europe was that it was spread by rats. In some parts of the world, the...by sagesgroup | Jan 16, 2023 | Animal Science, Animals, Dogs, Science, Syndicated, The Conversation
The vast majority of people use one hand or the other for most things — and for nearly 90 percent of the human population, this is the right hand. Some 10 percent to 13 percent of humans are left-handed, with men being three times more likely to be left-handed than...by sagesgroup | Dec 18, 2022 | Animal Science, Animals, Biology, nature, Science, Syndicated, The Conversation
Lots of adults dislike woodlice. Some are physically revolted by them. But this distaste is cultural rather than innate since most small children are well-disposed towards woodlice and happy to handle them. Some people even keep them as pets. Woodlice are tiny, don’t...by sagesgroup | Dec 16, 2022 | A1, Animal Science, Animals, Biology, Diseases, Health, nature, Public Health, Science
Few diseases have been with us as long as the plague. We often talk about the deadly disease in the past tense, but the truth is that it never really went away — particularly in rodent populations. Researchers have long been stumped by the odd transmission of plague...