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White-throated Sparrow Song Overcomes All Obstacles

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  Any animal that relies heavily on vocal communication must adjust this behavior in the face of conflicting environmental sounds, such as wind, rain, cars, or even songs of other species.  Like other animals, birds heavily rely on this communication … Continue reading

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There’s No Straight Path Home for a Pigeon in the City

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It is no secret that birds have impeccable navigational skills. Flight permits long distance-travel, and tools such as differentiating smells in the air and using an internal compass make a smooth journey to the destination. For pigeons, it turns out … Continue reading

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ENDURANCE MAKES THE HEART RACE: Females attribute a higher attractiveness rating to faster competitors of the Tour de France

For females, choosing a mate is no superficial task. Heritable genetic factors provide significant help along the choice journey, presetting female attractiveness towards reproductively favorable traits in males. Common seemingly shallow questions such as, “Is he attractive?”, or “Does he … Continue reading

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