How Do Bats Get Into Houses? And Can They Really Come Through the Toilet?
Imagine walking into your bathroom late at night and discovering a bat somewhere you would never expect to find one — perhaps clinging to a curtain, sitting in the bath or, even more surprisingly, inside the toilet. It sounds like the beginning of a horror film, but strange encounters like these really do happen. They […]
Do Animals Have Emotions? The Science Behind Love, Grief, Laughter and Tears
For centuries, people have wondered whether animals experience emotions in anything like the way humans do. A dog races to greet its owner after an absence. Elephants linger around the remains of another elephant. Rats make unusual high-pitched vocalisations during play. Crows form complex social relationships, while many animals appear distressed when separated from companions. […]