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Acoustic crypsis is a behavioral adaptation used by animals to reduce detection by eavesdroppers such as predators. This is an especially important tactic for baleen whales because they rely heavily on acoustic signals for communication because these signals propagate well … Continue reading
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The Namaqualand region of South Africa is famous for its stunning landscapes and views.A semi-desert area of rolling hills and valleys, picture sunny skies, beautiful flowers, and grazing antelope. Hidden beneath this tranquil beauty, however, is an intense struggle … Continue reading
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A number of frogs in the hylodes family have taken amphibian mating behavior to a new level, with limb and toe movements that can be likened to a disappointing break dance routine. Amphibians are often used as a model for … Continue reading
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You see them everywhere – perching in the tree, running across the road, fumbling around in the trash… There might even be moments when they would stop chewing on their acorn, and look up at you, staring right into your … Continue reading
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Animals, including humans, perceive their environments using multiple types of sensory systems, which can include visual, auditory, tactile, chemical, or electric senses. They integrate sensory information gathered from different systems and use it to make decisions that will best help … Continue reading
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Picture this: you’re in the kitchen shortly after coming home from the hospital with a brand new baby. While you’re chopping tomatoes, someone sneaks into your house with their baby, silently places their baby in the cradle with your own, … Continue reading
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When you hear the phrase “mating rituals”, what comes to mind? Perhaps the big showy feathers of a peacock, or maybe some elaborate dance. Many common rituals rely on visual signals to attract a mate, like bright colors on feathers, … Continue reading
When it comes to insects, there is a wide diversity of sensory abilities: some have amazing vision, others have an incredible sense of smell, and some have super hearing. But why do some insects have better senses than others, especially … Continue reading
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The use of information is critical for an animal’s success. Animals must decide to explore new options or rely on their preexisting knowledge in multiple facets of their lives, including foraging for food. There are two important types of information … Continue reading
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Nobody likes to be eavesdropped on. It’s an invasion of privacy, someone listening to words not meant for their ears. But if you think that is uncomfortable, imagine if instead of another person eavesdropping, it was a parasitic midge using … Continue reading
