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Glow In the Dark Sharks: Bioluminescence of Catsharks and its Perception of Conspecifics

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Catsharks are warm water dwelling sharks that tend to live near coral reefs and along the ocean floor, though some species prefer environments of greater depth.  They are smaller sharks and grow to be a little over two feet long, and as their … Continue reading

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Echo… Echo… : Does Call Duration Determine Task Difficulty?

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  Echolocation is type of sensory system in which an animal can generate biosonar signals to detect and locate objects.  Hunting bats are one of the mammals that utilize this system in order to locate prey. Daubenton’s bats, Myotis daubentonii, are … Continue reading

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It’s Getting Cramped Over Here! Big Cities Are Changing Bird Dynamics

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  Birds are a vast class of animals that can be found in a variety of habitats around the world.  One environment many reside in is also home to thousands of people; urban areas.  As the world’s population climbs, so do the … Continue reading

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