BRIGHTNEWSDAILY
Get the morning letter
only the good news, every day
Edition #18 · Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 1272 positive stories
Animals

The shoal remembers: How signs of a collective memory shape a predator-prey arms race

Phys.org Latest Tue, 12 Ma
The shoal remembers: How signs of a collective memory shape a predator-prey arms race

Beneath the tropical trees of southern Mexico, enormous shoals of sulfur mollies blanket the water surface of toxic sulfur springs, where survival depends on collective defense against relentless attacks from predatory birds. The tiny fish survive attacks of birds through creating spectacular collective waves.

Read the full story
Phys.org Latest
Read at Phys.org Latest →
About Animals coverage

Animal stories cover species recovery, rescue operations, conservation milestones, and the moments where humans and animals connect in unexpected ways. We are particularly interested in population recoveries for endangered species, successful rewilding programs, and veterinary breakthroughs.

More Animals stories
Google News: breakthrough
Science breakthrough: Rare butterflies seen in RECORD numbers in Britain after habitat restoration scheme - GB News

Science breakthrough: Rare butterflies seen in RECORD numbers in Britain after habitat restoration scheme GB News

A rare sanctuary in Congo looks after baby bonobos away from poaching threat
Phys.org Latest
A rare sanctuary in Congo looks after baby bonobos away from poaching threat

Micheline Nzonzi cradled a small and sleepy bonobo, an orphan whose life she will try to save over the next three years …

Google News: endangered recovery
1 million toad eggs released at Bastrop State Park to help native species make a comeback - KUT

1 million toad eggs released at Bastrop State Park to help native species make a comeback KUT

Google News: endangered recovery
Meet Ripley: A Guam rail working with Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo trainers to help monitor and preserve the critically endangered species - WCJB

Meet Ripley: A Guam rail working with Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo trainers to help monitor and preserve the critically…

Browse all Animals stories →