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Ice Age coyotes were supersized, fossil study reveals

Coyotes today are pint-sized compared to their Ice Age counterparts, finds a new fossil study. Between 11,500 and 10,000 years ago — a mere blink of an eye in geologic terms — coyotes shrunk to their ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Feb 27, 2012 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (8) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

New genetic evidence confirms coyote migration route to Virginia and hybridization with wolves

Changes in North American ecosystems over the past 150 years have caused coyotes to move from their native habitats in the plains and southwestern deserts of North America to habitats throughout the United States.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Oct 25, 2011 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (7) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Disgraced Korean scientist unveils cloned coyotes

Disgraced South Korean stem cell scientist Hwang Woo-Suk unveiled eight cloned coyotes Monday in a project sponsored by a provincial government.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Oct 17, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Getting a read on wild animals' age

While pets and livestock often have known birthdates, the ages of animals in the wild have been difficult to track down, but that may change. A new skin analysis test can give accurate information about the ...

Biology / Ecology

created Sep 15, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Experts: Ancient Mexicans crossbred wolf-dogs

(AP) -- Mexican researchers said Wednesday they have identified jaw bones found in the pre-Hispanic ruins of Teotihuacan as those of wolf-dogs that were apparently crossbred as a symbol of the city's warriors.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Dec 16, 2010 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (7) | comments 1

Scary chupacabras monster is as much victim as villain

As Halloween approaches, tales of monsters and creepy crawlies abound. Among the most fearsome is the legendary beast known as the chupacabras.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Oct 21, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (8) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Coyotes not decimating deer numbers according to expert

(PhysOrg.com) -- It's a question that has captured the imagination of Keystone State deer hunters and wildlife lovers: Has increased predation on helpless deer fawns by an growing population of Eastern coyotes ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Mar 22, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Roadrunners not too fast for AgriLife researcher (w/ Video)

Wile E. Coyote might not have been able to catch up with the roadrunner on the Saturday morning cartoons, but one Texas AgriLife Research scientist has had no problems.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jul 31, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0