Animals

Scientists said that on the basis of the obtained data they were able to conclude that the ancestors of all currently living domestic horses were domesticated not earlier than 2.7 thousand years B.C. At the same time, according to experts, widespread outside the Pontic-Caspian steppe these animals, presumably, became 500 years later, about 2200 B.C..

In addition, in the course of their research work, scientists have identified a number of features in the genomes of horses, indicating their close inbreeding. As the experts noted, this may indicate that even then people tried to breed breeds with the necessary features for them.

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This species is not indigenous to the country. Aquarists started releasing its representatives into water bodies and the fish began to reproduce actively. The species is recognised as invasive, as it causes damage to local ecological systems.

Not long ago, the owner of a fish farm in Prachinburi Province posted a photo of the species in the ponds. Prachinburi posted a video on social media in which he drains a pond to catch fish for sale, only to find it overrun by ‘sucker fish’. The video has caused widespread public outcry.

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A cat named Max will receive a degree from the University of Vermont (United States of America). Vermont (United States of America). He will be awarded for his loyalty to the educational institution and ‘psychological support’ of students, the official website of the university informs. In addition, Max is going to be awarded a doctorate of sciences.

The cat became a favourite of students and teachers four years ago. E. Doe, who lives near the university, found him near the campus. He attends lectures, climbs on students’ backpacks and takes part in field trips.

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Although these catfish were originally present in Mississippi and Gulf waters, since the 1950s they have spread to the west coast of the United States and have infested rivers that flow into the Atlantic.

In 2023, the Maryland Administration expressed concern about the increasing population of invasive fish species, including flathead catfish, and their impact on Chesapeake Bay fisheries.

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In the latest incident, two people aboard a 15-metre schooner in Moroccan waters requested assistance from Spanish rescuers after reporting that an orca had struck their vessel several times, damaging the rudder and causing a leak. The vessel’s crew picked up a passing fuel tanker, which was called in by rescuers, while their own schooner in turn sank.

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