Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering quantitative, empirical, and theoretical studies in the field of analysis of animal behavior at the levels of the individual, population, and community. The journal is abstracted and indexed in: According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2010 impact factor of 2.565. Official website
Male bushcrickets are in charge when it comes to sex
All a question of timing: When bushcrickets mate, the male attaches a sticky package, the so-called spermatophore, to the female's abdomen. Alongside the sperm themselves, this 'bridal present' consists of ...
How scent can net bigger reward for ants in hunt for food
(Phys.org) -- University of Sussex biologists studying Brazilian big-headed ants have discovered how one species uses powerful scent trails to quickly recruit helpers in transporting prized food in a competitive ...