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Stoeger Hears A Who: Estimating Age Ranges of Elephants from Acoustic Cues

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In Dr. Seuss’s book, Horton Hears A Who!, Horton finds a speck of dust containing a microscopic town called Whoville. While Horton is able to hear the townspeople, he is criticized by other animals for believing in something they cannot … Continue reading

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The Ripeness Hype: How Fruit Color Affects Foraging Behavior

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Communication, which can be loosely defined as a transfer of information, is vital to structuring the development and interactions between a signaler and perceiver. This transfer of information can be perceived as a one to one transfer of stimulus to … 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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How do I love thee? Let me smell the ways.

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Love is in the air – quite literally – in the lemur world. A new study has found that the strength of sifaka bonds is reflected by the similarity of their scent signals. Yes, it’s all about chemistry. Researchers from … Continue reading

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SAD Ants (Seasonality Affected Decsion-making)

Should I, could I, would I? We make decisions at every moment, every day, every week, every month, and every season. These decisions are influenced by the environment and social interactions. Many animals exhibit social behaviors, such as feeding aggregations … Continue reading

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