Sharks choose who they hang with, researchers reveal
White sharks form communities, researchers have revealed.
Plants & Animals
Oct 22, 2019
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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
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media
- History
- 1976-present
- Website
- http://www.springer.com/life+sciences/behavioural/journal/265
- Impact factor
- 2.565 (2010)
Behavioural Ecology and Sociobiology
Realistic robots get under Galapagos lizards' skin
Male lava lizards are sensitive to the timing of their opponents' responses during contest displays, with quicker responses being perceived as more aggressive, a study in Behavioural Ecology and Sociobiology suggests.
Plants & Animals
Sep 5, 2019
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Brain size and fertility in mammals may depend on who cares for offspring
The evolution of larger brain size in offspring is associated with the amount of paternal care in mammals, whereas higher fertility in the mothers is correlated with additional care support from individuals that are not the ...
Evolution
May 30, 2019
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Late-nesting birds and bees face habitat threat
Bird and bumblebee species that nest late in the year are suffering more from the destruction of habitats, new research suggests.
Plants & Animals
Jun 12, 2017
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Fish bond when they eat the same food
Similar-smelling chemical cues could explain why some animals choose to live together with other species, according to new research from scientists at the University of Lincoln, UK.
Plants & Animals
Mar 22, 2016
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High cost of lactation compromises immune processes in spotted hyenas
Scientists have demonstrated that in spotted hyenas, lactation increases the chance of parasite infection. The results have been published in the scientific journal Behavioural Ecology and Sociobiology.
Ecology
Mar 24, 2015
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Cuttlefish males prefer mysterious mate, on-heat females available
A new study has investigated the mating preferences of the giant Australian cuttlefish, finding that females were most receptive if they had not recently mated, while male cuttlefish demonstrated a preference for unfamiliar ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 18, 2014
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Study supports policy of culling young deer alongside mother
The research, published in Behavioural Ecology and Sociobiology, is the first to examine the impact on calves of losing their mothers, something that can happen during a culling season.
Plants & Animals
Nov 19, 2013
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Parasitised fish pick sides
(Phys.org) —Fish with parasites attached to their heads have a stronger preference for left or right when facing a T-intersection, giving them an edge when it comes to escaping predators, research from The Australian National ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 3, 2013
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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 a protein-rich ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 14, 2012
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