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Communication, which can be loosely defined as a transfer of information, is vital to structuring the development and interactions between a signaler and perceiver. This transfer of information can be perceived as a one to one transfer of stimulus to … Continue reading
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When it comes to cricket mating habits, what exactly are these insects looking for in a potential mate? What really makes a male stand out when competing for a female’s attention? Is it his strength, his intellect, his appearance or … Continue reading
The widespread consequences of human activity are both remarkable and startling. Nearly 30 to 40% of human-emitted carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere dissolves into our oceans, leading to a steady increase in ocean acidification that is projected to increase … Continue reading
Every day humans are emitting carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere and causing problems to the environment. The first issue that comes to mind is always global warming and how the earth is going to melt away. I hope you … Continue reading
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Love is in the air – quite literally – in the lemur world. A new study has found that the strength of sifaka bonds is reflected by the similarity of their scent signals. Yes, it’s all about chemistry. Researchers from … Continue reading
Animals generally live in multisensory worlds, relying upon many different types of information to ensure survival. For animals living in groups who use social information to make decisions, two types of information may be available from other group members: cues … Continue reading
With stiff competition to find that special someone, sometimes it may be necessary to be a little stealthy to beat out your opponents. Male oyster toadfish know this well, according to recent research by Allen F. Mesinger, which examined the … Continue reading
Could we be using bird models to guide some of our own dinner table disputes over who will get the last slice of bread? In a study published this month by the Journal of Evolutionary Biology, researchers from the University … Continue reading
Imagine coming across a hungry tiger. It fixes its gaze on you, and roars. You have three options: you can stay and fight, you can run, or you can strike your best pose and hope your assailant is deterred. … Continue reading
Should I, could I, would I? We make decisions at every moment, every day, every week, every month, and every season. These decisions are influenced by the environment and social interactions. Many animals exhibit social behaviors, such as feeding aggregations … Continue reading
