![Pair of new studies point to natural COVID origin Pair of new studies point to natural COVID origin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41658912025_WUHAN.jpg)
Pair of new studies point to natural COVID origin
Mammals now known to be infectable with the virus including red foxes, hog badgers and raccoon dogs, were all sold live in the market.
Wed Jul 27 2022
![Climate change creating new virus hotspots 'in our backyard' Climate change creating new virus hotspots 'in our backyard'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51651460076_orangutan.jpg)
Climate change creating new virus hotspots 'in our backyard'
As rising temperatures force those mammals to abandon their native habitats, they will meet other species for the first time.
Mon May 02 2022
![The appendix is correlated with a longer lifespan, research finds The appendix is correlated with a longer lifespan, research finds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628400975_APPENDIX.jpg)
The appendix is correlated with a longer lifespan, research finds
Far from being an unnecessary organ, the appendix could help mammals to be more resistant and reduce their risk of death from infection.
Sun Aug 08 2021
![Saving the pangolin: One conservationist's lifetime mission Saving the pangolin: One conservationist's lifetime mission](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51625018212_PANGOLIN.jpg)
Saving the pangolin: One conservationist's lifetime mission
Pangolins are one of the world's most trafficked mammals.
Wed Jun 30 2021
![Mammals can breathe through anus in emergencies: Study Mammals can breathe through anus in emergencies: Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51621062449_OXYGEN.jpg)
Mammals can breathe through anus in emergencies: Study
The finding might also apply to humans who are in respiratory distress when ventilators are not available or inadequate.
Sun May 23 2021
![For deep-diving elephant seals, it takes lots of work to stay fat For deep-diving elephant seals, it takes lots of work to stay fat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51620977025_SEAL.jpg)
For deep-diving elephant seals, it takes lots of work to stay fat
Scientists have conducted the most thorough study to date of the unique feeding behavior of northern elephant seals.
Sat May 15 2021
![Dead dolphins wash up on France's shores in record numbers Dead dolphins wash up on France's shores in record numbers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51593336332_dolfinperancis.jpg)
Dead dolphins wash up on France's shores in record numbers
The overwhelming majority drowned in the nets of fishing trawlers.
Sun Jun 28 2020
![Hong Kong's wild boar dilemma in the Chinese New Year of the Pig Hong Kong's wild boar dilemma in the Chinese New Year of the Pig](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-02/61549299031_tahunkhinzir.jpg)
Hong Kong's wild boar dilemma in the Chinese New Year of the Pig
Hong Kong is facing a proliferation of wild boars as the large mammals stray increasingly into built-up areas.
Mon Feb 04 2019
![Mammals thrived long before dinos died: study Mammals thrived long before dinos died: study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/71465357237_TyrannosaurusRex.jpg)
Mammals thrived long before dinos died: study
The prevailing theory that mammals only flourished after an asteroid strike wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago is doubly wrong, according to a study published Wednesday.
Wed Jun 08 2016
![Five sperm whales stranded on Dutch beach Five sperm whales stranded on Dutch beach](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/51452653898_SpermWhale.jpg)
Five sperm whales stranded on Dutch beach
Five sperm whales were stranded on a Dutch beach on Tuesday, leading local authorities to urge people to stay away in order not to further distress the giant mammals.
Wed Jan 13 2016
![Almost 200 whales stranded on New Zealand beach Almost 200 whales stranded on New Zealand beach](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-02/61423806615_295x200.jpg)
Almost 200 whales stranded on New Zealand beach
Almost 200 pilot whales stranded themselves Friday on a New Zealand beach renowned as a deathtrap for the marine mammals, conservation officials said.
Fri Feb 13 2015
![35,000 walruses mass on Alaska beach 'due to climate change' 35,000 walruses mass on Alaska beach 'due to climate change'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/41412215331_295x200.jpg)
35,000 walruses mass on Alaska beach 'due to climate change'
At least 35,000 walruses have beached themselves on a remote Alaskan coastline in a phenomenon blamed on the melting of arctic ice due to climate change.
Thu Oct 02 2014