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Why do territorial white rhinos kick their dung? A cost/benefit analysis of kicking excrement

Posted on September 23, 2019 by dmrosenthal

If you’ve ever walked a canine past a fire hydrant, you will know that animals use scent to communicate. While your furry friend makes use of his urine to communicate territory ownership, other animals establish dominance via the scent of … Continue reading →

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Hide in Plain Sight, On the Go

Posted on September 23, 2019 by kwang

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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

Posted on September 23, 2019 by bgregory

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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

Posted on September 23, 2019 by trwaters

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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

Posted on February 20, 2019 by megall

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

Posted on February 15, 2019 by megall

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!

Posted on February 13, 2019 by megall

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

Posted on February 13, 2019 by megall

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!

Posted on February 1, 2019 by megall

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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

Posted on May 24, 2018 by megall

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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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