The Evolution of the Brain is Revealed Through a New Map of the Octopus’ Visual System
The octopus finds it challenging to choose only one trick. It uses jet propulsion to swim, fires inky chemicals at its enemies, and has the…
Zoology
Research in Physics Demonstrates that Sheep Flocks Swap Leaders and Develop Collective Intelligence
Many biologists find the group behavior of animals to be an interesting subject of study. Understanding these common habits might occasionally serve as an inspiration…
Some Bird Species may be Protected from the Effects of Climate Change by the Characteristics of Older Forests
Some bird species may be protected from climate change by old-growth forests and managed forests with old-growth traits, according to research from the Oregon State…
How did Prehistoric Fish Colonize the Deep Sea?
The deep sea contains more than 90% of the water in our oceans, but only about one-third of all fish species. Scientists have long thought…
The Secret to the Impacts of Dive Tourism may Lie With Social Tiger Sharks
Teams of conservation scientists looking at the impact of tourism on tiger sharks have, for the first time observed them in social groups near an…
In a Horrible Desert Domain, the Devil’s Hole Pupfish has Paddled Back from the Edge
A biological puzzle surrounds how the Devil’s Hole Pupfish has endured for decades in a spa-like cavern enclosed by a bare granite mountain in Death…
To Help Rhino Poaching Prosecutions With Forensic Evidence, Researchers Use DNA Detectives
The endeavor is a component of the conservation program run by Rhino DNA Indexing System (RhODIS-India). In order to combat rhino poaching and support conservation…
The Promotion of Animal Welfare Science and Humane Education is Heavily Influenced by Veterinarians
Veterinarians play a crucial role as “middle people” between a range of nonhuman animals (animals) and the people who utilize or live with them. In…
Gray Whale Populations Continue to Dwindle
According to a new NOAA Fisheries assessment, the number of gray whales migrating along North America’s West Coast has continued to decline over the last…
Researchers Create a Computer Model to Determine whether a Pesticide Will Affect Bees
To help safeguard bees against pesticides, researchers at Oregon State University’s College of Engineering have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence. The project, which involved…
Nearctic Seabird Biologging Technology Surprises Scientists with Diverse Migration Routes from a Common Breeding Site
Understanding how a fast changing environment may influence birds undertaking yearly migrations between the Arctic and the high seas is essential to global conservation efforts…
Agile Bird Flight Requires Quick Switching Between Stable and Unstable Gliding
It was previously believed that unstable gliding was essential for bird flight agility, but a partnership between aerospace engineers at the University of Michigan and…
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