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Changing Climate, Same Sensory Systems

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Typically, when we talk about climate change and all of its associated effects such as the sea levels rising, droughts, and literal warming of the planet, we have a very human-centric point of view. We typically ask questions about the … Continue reading

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Jumping to Their Own Beat – Jumping Spiders Shortcut Recognition

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Wherever you’re reading this from, whether it be your home, the library, wherever, you had to navigate to your current location. We don’t typically think of this as navigation as it usually requires minimal effort when following known routes. But … Continue reading

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Do You Smell That? – Predator-Averse Nesting Habits of Rodents and Birds

As these warm summer days slowly fade into cool autumn you may notice squirrels, chipmunks and other small animals seeking refuge in a hollowed tree or underground burrow in preparation for a cold winter. While the imminent threat of freezing … Continue reading

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