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Pacific field crickets (Teleorgryllus oceanicus) are found throughout islands in the Pacific ocean, Oceania, and coastal Australia. In most of that range, male crickets sing in order to attract mates, but in the Hawaiian Island Kauai, the crickets are surprisingly … Continue reading
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How predator and prey species interact with each other can affect the dynamics of an ecosystem and the consequent species composition and diversity of the area. Because of this, piecing together how these interactions occur and on what levels is … Continue reading
If you’ve ever walked a canine past a fire hydrant, you will know that animals use scent to communicate. While your furry friend makes use of his urine to communicate territory ownership, other animals establish dominance via the scent of … Continue reading
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Did you see that toad in the picture? Okay that was probably an easy one. How about the owl? A bit harder, no? Lastly, that white blob on the snow? Is that a bird? Alright, you get the point. We have … Continue reading
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When it comes to electric animals, the go-to example is the electric eel dramatically stunning its prey with a powerful shock. And while electric eels do have some fascinating abilities, they’re just one of the many species of fish that … Continue reading
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Finding a dung pile is like Black Friday in the savannas of South Africa for the dung beetle. When the beetles find a pile of dung, it’s every beetle for themselves as they cut off pieces of the nutrient-rich reward. … Continue reading
