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How predator and prey species interact with each other can affect the dynamics of an ecosystem and the consequent species composition and diversity of the area. Because of this, piecing together how these interactions occur and on what levels is … Continue reading
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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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
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.
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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Northern Mockingbird: Mimus Polyglottos Northern Mockingbirds are not typical songbirds, as half of their repertoire is comprised of songs that are mimetic, meaning they are songs learned from other species, rather than just learned from adults of their species (Gammon … Continue reading
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One uncommon form of mimicry in the animal world is predator mimicry- when prey mimic their predator to avoid being eaten. This is the case with the jumping spider and certain species of moth. However, this is not simply mimicry … Continue reading
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Taste perception is one of our basic five senses. It can tell us what is edible or what is not, what is nourishing for our bodies and what can be potentially harmful. For example, being unable to recognize food with … Continue reading
Maliyah Faulstich and Danielle Quick Holmes What song sounds/looks like The Blue-winged Warbler has both two different calls and two different songs. One call sounds like “tzipp,” while the other sounds like “zzrrttt.” The “tzipp,” call is used as an … Continue reading
Blue-winged Warbler Vermivora cyanoptera By Danielle Quick Holmes and Maliyah Faulstich Appearance Male Blue-winged Warblers: According to Birds of North America, adult male Blue-winged Warblers also known as Vermivora cyanoptera have a bright yellow crown, black eye-lines, blueish-gray tails and … Continue reading
