Science can Get Tripped up by Animal Traits, but There is a Fix
Christian Rutz began to question whether he was giving his crows enough respect a number of years ago. Rutz, a biologist at the University of…
Plants and Animals
Killer Whale Mothers Forgo Future Generations in Favor of Fully-Developed Sons
Parents, and women in particular, frequently give up their own future achievement for the benefit of their children. According to a recent study published in…
Highways, Pet Dogs, and Other Factors could be a Threat to Primates in Africa
Two recent studies found that non-human primates living in Africa are being negatively impacted by many aspects of human civilization, including power lines, roads, and…
The Reproduction of Marine Mammals Depends on the Delicate Balance of Ocean Resources
A new study demonstrates how slight, gradual decreases in prey could have enormous effects on animal populations. Shifting environmental conditions may jeopardize marine mammal populations…
A Novel Open-Source Technology Simplifies Animal Behavior Analysis by Using the Power of AI
A group from the University of Michigan has created new software to aid researchers in the biological sciences in conducting more effective animal behavior analyses.…
Certain Frogs are More Vulnerable to Climate Change But are Not Protected
Traci DuBose, a postdoctoral researcher in biological sciences at Virginia Tech, wants to make sure that no frogs or toads escape the notice of environmentalists.…
Research Shows Krill Abundance has an Impact on Humpback Whale Pregnancies
The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale found in oceans around the world. They are known for their distinctive long pectoral…
The Quail May Be the Hidden Source of Sicilian and Tuscan Viruses
The quail is a small game bird that belongs to the family Phasianidae, which also includes pheasants and partridges. Quails are popular game birds and…
Around 280 Million Years Ago, the Earliest Documented Pollen-Bearing Insects Existed
According to researchers, earwig-like ground dwellers that existed in what is now Russia about 280 million years ago are the earliest known fossils of pollen-laden…
The Origin of Bird Wings
All flight-capable modern birds possess the propatagium, a unique wing structure that is necessary for flight. This structure’s genetic ancestry has long been unknown, but…
Conflict Over the Hen Harrier could Lead to Other Problems Over Conservation
The hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) is a medium-sized bird of prey that belongs to the harrier family. It is found in many parts of the…
Researchers Learn More about the ‘Miracinonyx,’ an Extinct American Cheetah
More than 13,000 years ago, the American cheetah, or Miracinonyx trumani, lived in North America. Despite its name, recent research from the University of Malaga…
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