Monthly Archives: August 2016

Air-Borne Directions: How Olfactory Cues Help Gulls Navigate Long-Distance Migration

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Migratory birds fly over thousands of kilometers in order to visit breeding or non-breeding grounds every year. Once migrator birds become experienced adults, they develop the ability of true navigation. True navigation consists of picking up cues in unfamiliar areas … Continue reading

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Gall Lab attends the 2016 Animal Behavior Meeting

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Hi Everyone!  The Gall lab is back from the 2016 Animal Behavior Society Meeting. In attendance were Dr. Gall, Julia Beatini and Tim Boycott. We saw lots of great talks and got to connect with lots of friends and colleagues! … Continue reading

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Lost and Confused: The Effect of Magnetic Pulses on Orientation of the Caribbean Spiny Lobster

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Although, we humans must rely on compasses and google maps to guide us, a diverse range of animals possess the incredible ability to detect the earth’s magnetic field, allowing them to migrate accurately over astonishing distances. These animals are able … Continue reading

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