As these warm summer days slowly fade into cool autumn you may notice squirrels, chipmunks and other small animals seeking refuge in a hollowed tree or underground burrow in preparation for a cold winter. While the imminent threat of freezing … Continue reading
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The decision of taking risks in the presence of a predator involves complex trade-offs between future reproduction and immediate survival. When faced with a predator, many individuals will seek safety in a refuge and must decide when to re-emerge based … Continue reading
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There’s no way around it, conflict is a part of life: animals must often compete with one another to ensure their own survival. But how does an animal know whether that food source, potential mate or shelter are worth the … Continue reading
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You heard right, some species of bees—known as cuckoo bees—have lost the ability to provide for their offspring, leading them to parasitize the food provisions collected by other bee species. Cuckoo bees are brood parasites, or species with offspring that … Continue reading
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A marmot sees an eagle circling above the prairie and lets out an alarm call to warn others before hiding. A sparrow hears a cat climbing the tree its perched on and takes off to fly to safety. Other birds … Continue reading
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The human population is growing and with it so is the noise pollution that we produce. As urban areas expand, people may complain about the increasing sounds that accompany construction and increasing car traffic in their neighborhoods. However, it is … Continue reading
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Acoustic crypsis is a behavioral adaptation used by animals to reduce detection by eavesdroppers such as predators. This is an especially important tactic for baleen whales because they rely heavily on acoustic signals for communication because these signals propagate well … Continue reading
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The Namaqualand region of South Africa is famous for its stunning landscapes and views.A semi-desert area of rolling hills and valleys, picture sunny skies, beautiful flowers, and grazing antelope. Hidden beneath this tranquil beauty, however, is an intense struggle … Continue reading
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A number of frogs in the hylodes family have taken amphibian mating behavior to a new level, with limb and toe movements that can be likened to a disappointing break dance routine. Amphibians are often used as a model for … Continue reading
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You see them everywhere – perching in the tree, running across the road, fumbling around in the trash… There might even be moments when they would stop chewing on their acorn, and look up at you, staring right into your … Continue reading
