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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
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Grocery shopping, while tedious at times, is relatively straightforward–the greatest danger is buying that tub of ice cream because of the enticing advertisements. But in the wild, knowing which meal to choose can be the difference between life and death. … Continue reading
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Pacific field crickets (Teleorgryllus oceanicus) are found throughout islands in the Pacific ocean, Oceania, and coastal Australia. In most of that range, male crickets sing in order to attract mates, but in the Hawaiian Island Kauai, the crickets are surprisingly … Continue reading
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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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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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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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A casual walk through a neighborhood forest and one may notice the lush landscape, rich flora and fauna, and the plethora of dump trucks? Due to the recent advent of world-wide geo-construction and resource extraction, many forests are now littered … Continue reading
