In the study, the researchers collected three-dimensional measurements of skull morphology from CT scans of domestic cats, ...

Through intensive breeding, humans have pushed breeds such as pug dogs and Persian cats to evolve with very similar skulls and "smushed" faces, so ...

Artificial selection has led to the skulls of pugs and Persian cats evolving to be more similar to each other than to the ...

Although both belong to the Canidae family, myths and misconceptions persist about the dynamics between these two species. This article debunks common myths and provides facts about the intriguing ...

Studies have shown that cross-species bonds contribute to the animals’ well-being ... earning them the title of “man’s best friend.” They also belong to the Canidae family and come in various breeds, ...

Christening a new species is no child’s play. Thousands of animals and plant species are discovered every year. Once these new species are discovered, it is necessary to give them an ...

A truly automated process ROADIES—which stands for "Reference-free, Orthology-free, Annotation-free, Discordance-aware Estimation of Species Trees"—stands apart from existing phylogenetic ...

Scientists know of four New World crocodile species, but a new study highlights potential fifth and sixth additions to the reptilian family. The two new crocodile species are each endemic to an ...