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Hear me, see me: Female cowbirds filter sensory information well across modalities

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It is relatively common in the animal kingdom that species will communicate with one another through more than one sensory modality; that is, they can combine auditory, visual, olfactory (smell), and other signal forms in their interactions with other individuals, … Continue reading

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No map? No problem: Fish use flexible sensory system to properly navigate environments

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Animals may not have the benefit of GPS the way we do, but this does not mean that their navigational strategies are any less sophisticated.  To scavenge for food, mate, or even find refuge, animals have to gain information about … Continue reading

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No compass needed: Honey bees are sensitive to Earth’s magnetic polarity

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A compass works by aligning its pin with the Earth’s magnetic field and pointing North, allowing humans to navigate through unfamiliar environments.  Though we know now that human compasses are not 100% accurate due to local disturbances in the Earth’s … Continue reading

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