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Elephants: Giants and Geniuses

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Can you imagine hearing the “MOO” of a cow from Barn A, and understanding how it sounds different from that of a cow in Barn B? How close would you have to be to understand these differences? How long would … Continue reading

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The Sounds of Selection

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When it comes to cricket mating habits, what exactly are these insects looking for in a potential mate? What really makes a male stand out when competing for a female’s attention? Is it his strength, his intellect, his appearance or … Continue reading

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Stingless Bees and Color Vision

Roses are red, violets are blue… stingless bees have color vision too!      A group of researchers at the University of Würzburg in Germany and Monash University in Australia have discovered that stingless bees have the ability to discriminate … Continue reading

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