Baby fish are comforted by the presence of large marine predators
Scientists have discovered that the presence of large fish predators can reduce stress on baby fish.
Ecology
Apr 27, 2016
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News tagged with predator fish
Penguin cam captures hunt for prey
Little penguins were more likely to work together to hunt schooling prey than solitary prey, according to observations made using animal-borne cameras published Dec. 2, 2015 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Grace Sutton ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 16, 2015
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Female fish genitalia evolve in response to predators, interbreeding
Female fish in the Bahamas have developed ways of showing males that "No means no."
Evolution
Aug 19, 2015
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Study finds shade, cover can reduce predation by birds on trout
As snowpack levels decline with the warming climate, many streams will experience less water flow, especially during summer months, potentially exposing more fish to predation by birds and other animals.
Ecology
May 27, 2015
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Study shows embryos can learn
Pond snails are able to sense chemicals released by their predators whilst they are still embryos in the egg and alter their behaviour accordingly, according to new research.
Plants & Animals
Dec 10, 2014
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Gannet sat nav reveals impact of fishing vessels
Fishing vessels have a far bigger ecological footprint than previously thought, according to research which tracked the movement and behaviour of seabirds using GPS devices.
Plants & Animals
Jun 2, 2014
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Recreational fishing poses threat to shore-nesting birds
(Phys.org) —Fish waste left on beaches by recreational fishers could harm shore-nesting birds by attracting native crows that eat the birds' eggs, a UNSW-led study shows.
Ecology
May 30, 2014
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Florida won't repeat public python hunt next year
Florida won't be repeating a public hunt meant to reduce the population of invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades.
Ecology
Nov 18, 2013
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Open wide: Zebrafish fool fast food
Research published in the Royal Society Journal, Interface, has demonstrated that predatory fish sneak up on lightning-fast prey by disguising water disturbances as they approach.
Plants & Animals
Nov 14, 2013
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Nothing to see here
(Phys.org) —"Blend in" appears to be the mantra for male Bahamas mosquitofish that live near predators. After all, fish with brighter, more colorful fins or patches are more conspicuous – and standing out with predators ...
Evolution
Nov 11, 2013
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