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Do bottlenose dolphins have a sense of taste?

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Taste perception is one of our basic five senses. It can tell us what is edible or what is not, what is nourishing for our bodies and what can be potentially harmful. For example, being unable to recognize food with … Continue reading

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The Electric Side of Pollination

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Pollination is necessary for plants to reproduce, and so many species of plants depend on bees and other insects as pollinators. Flowers employ a number of strategies to attracts pollinators such as bright colors, patterns and alluring fragrances. Flowers however … Continue reading

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Magneto-Sensitivity: Evidence of Larval Fish Using the Earth’s Magnetic Field to find their home

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If you are lost in the woods and your phone is dead, you probably need a map and a compass. The map gives you a general sense of where you are, and the compass pinpoints you in the right direction. … Continue reading

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American Robin blog post #2

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American Robins (Turdus migratorious) belong to the suborder oscines, a large suborder of passerine birds that encompasses most songbirds. They are open-ended song learners: they continue to learn new songs throughout their lives. Nestlings first acquire calls which they use … Continue reading

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American Robin Blog Post #1

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American Robins (Turdus migratorious), one of the largest thrushes in North America, are a fairly common sight in most American backyards. They are mostly found in woodland, forests and gardens. They have an orange breast with a black/brown back and … Continue reading

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