Explore how birds independently developed complex brain circuits, challenging beliefs about brain evolution and ancestry.

When it comes to cognitive abilities, birds and mammals may not be as far apart as many assume Birds are often imagined to be less intelligent than mammals, perhaps with the exception of crows and ...

Two studies published in the latest issue of Science have revealed that birds, reptiles, and mammals have developed complex brain circuits independently, despite sharing a common ancestor.

As the H5N1 bird flu virus continues to spread among animals, the discovery of infected rats in Riverside County provides ...

In 2019, scientists rediscovered a species of miniature deer long lost to science within the dry coastal forests of southern ...

Scientists found that evolution led bird and mammal brains to evolve separately, using different genetic instructions.

A similar phenomenon has occurred in the brains of birds, reptiles, and mammals. According to three studies published in Science, their grey matter has evolved to perform complex functions, using ...

New research has revealed that birds, reptiles, and mammals have developed complex brain circuits independently, despite sharing a common ancestor. These findings challenge the traditional view of ...

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has entered a concerning new phase, demonstrating its adaptability by spreading from ...