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Forget about the elusive black sheep; now we have glow-in-the-dark flocks. According to Fox News Latino, scientists in Uruguay have successfully modified the genetic makeup of a group of sheep so that the animals glow. Experts from the Animal Reproduction Institute of Uruguay used a protein from the Aequarea jelly fish to achieve the glow-in-the-dark results. The fluorescent protein was added to a flock of nine sheep, which now glow green under certain ultraviolet lights. Aside from this unusual hue, all the sheep are normal ...

12 Animals That Are Good for the Earth

Wrap your arms around a globe and give it a squeeze, because it's Earth Day. This is a day to show the planet how much you really care about all the amazing, everyday wonders it gives you. Humans around the world will do their part to protect the environment and give back, but for animals, every day is Earth Day. Each creature…

12 New Cat Discoveries

While dogs are pretty clear with their feelings, cats tend to be a little less forthcoming with their emotions. It may take some time before you can read your cat's mind, but there are plenty of new things to learn about felines. Every month, scientific discoveries are made about the history, influence and behavior of cats,…

A newly discovered prehistoric species is being named for the 9-year-old girl who found its fossilized bones four years ago, according to the BBC. In 2009, a 5-year-old Daisy Morris discovered some bones on a beach near her home on the Isle of Wight in England. Said Daisy's mother, Sian Morris, "She has a very good eye for tiny little fossils and found these tiny little black bones sticking out of the mud and decided to dig a bit further and scoop them all out." Daisy recognized the bones to be fossils and her family ...

Humans Can Read Dog Facial Expressions, Study Finds

Humans have a special affinity for dogs, as we have evolved along with them for 100,000 years, developing a natural empathy for man's best friend. Many dog owners would assure you that they can read their dogs' emotions right on their furry faces. Now science has gone and proven it. A new study has shown that humans are able to…

12 New Dog Discoveries

Sure, you know your dogs better than anyone else, but how much do you really know about them? Beyond their favorite treats and toys, not much. Our canine companions are so much more complex than we think. Thankfully, scientists around the world have dedicated countless hours to digging deeper into our doggies' brains. Here are…