Hide in Plain Sight, On the Go

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Did you see that toad in the picture? Okay that was probably an easy one. How about the owl? A bit harder, no? Lastly, that white blob on the snow? Is that a bird? Alright, you get the point. We have … Continue reading

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Electric Elephantfish: How this brilliant bottom-feeder finds its way without light

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When it comes to electric animals, the go-to  example is the electric eel dramatically stunning its prey with a powerful shock. And while electric eels do have some fascinating abilities, they’re just one of the many species of fish that … Continue reading

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When the Sun and Winds Align, Dung Beetles Orient Just Fine

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Finding a dung pile is like Black Friday in the savannas of South Africa for the dung beetle. When the beetles find a pile of dung, it’s every beetle for themselves as they cut off pieces of the nutrient-rich reward. … Continue reading

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Gall Lab Featured on “As It Happens” from CBC and PRI

Our work on sound propagation and deer browsing has attracted more attention.  Check out Dr. Gall’s interview on “As It Happens” from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Public Radio International.  The interview around the 39 minute mark.

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Gall Lab Featured on Scientific American Podcast

Our recent work on deer browsing and acoustics was featured on the Scientific American podcast: 60-second Science.  Check it out here!

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Gall Lab featured on NPR!

NPR recently interviewed Dr. Gall about her new paper with Gall Lab alums (Tim Boycott and Jingyi Gao).  There is a web piece and there will be a radio piece on All Things Considered!

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Gall Lab Publishes in PLoS One

Gall Lab alumni Tim Boycottand Jingyi Gao, together with Dr. Gall, have published their URSI work on deer browsing and acoustic communication in PLOS One.  You can find the paper here. Congratulations Tim and Jingyi!  

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Gall Lab Publishes in Hormones and Behavior!

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Check out our new paper in Hormones and Behavior!  We’ve even made the cover!

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Julia and Megan are inducted into Sigma Xi

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Congratulations to Megan de Koning (left) and Julia Beatini (right) on their induction as associate members into Sigma Xi.  Megan and Julia have both done great work on the Northern Saw-whet Owl project!  Megan and Julia did great work presenting … Continue reading

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The Common Raven: Post#1

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Introduction: The Common Raven is one of the most widespread naturally occurring birds in the world. This raven is widely known for being a scavenger on animal carcasses and human garbage. Native Americans of the Northwest think of ravens as being the … Continue reading

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