Why chameleon tongues work in the cold (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- In cold weather a chameleon’s metabolism slows down, but its tongue continues to work quickly to capture prey. A new study has found out why: the tongue does not rely on direct muscle contractions, ...
Mar 10, 2010 |
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Lopsided fish show that symmetry is only skin deep
Putting function before form, members of the Perissodinus genus of fish have developed a hugely lopsided jaw that provides a distinct feeding advantage. Research published in the open access journal BMC Bi ...
Jan 25, 2010 |
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Why nature’s way of avoiding detection is smarter than first appears
University of Glasgow experts have provided the first empirical demonstration of the benefits of ‘masquerading’ as distinct from simply avoiding detection.
Jan 05, 2010 |
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Headwater stream nutrient enrichment disrupts food web
Human activity is increasing the supply of nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, to stream systems all over the world. The conventional wisdom -- bolstered by earlier research -- has held that these additional nutrients ...
Dec 17, 2009 |
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Lizards change their diet to avoid predators
A scientist from the University of Salamanca and another from Yale University have shown that the presence of predators affects the behaviour of Acanthodactylus beershebensis, a lizard species from the Ne ...
Dec 02, 2009 |
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Acid test: Study reveals both losers and winners of CO2-induced ocean acidification
(PhysOrg.com) -- As the world’s seawater becomes more acidic due to rising atmospheric carbon dioxide, some shelled marine creatures may actually become bigger and stronger, according to a new study.
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Dec 01, 2009 |
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Study explores violent world of raptors
A journey that started with a box of bird feet carried three Montana State University graduate students into the gruesome world of raptors and led to their findings being published in a prominent journal.
Nov 25, 2009 |
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Skunk's Strategy Not Just Black and White
Predators with experience of skunks avoid them both because of their black-and-white coloration and their distinctive body shape, according to UC Davis wildlife researcher Jennifer Hunter. The study was published ...
Nov 10, 2009 |
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Wolves lose their predatory edge in mid-life, study shows
Although most wolves in Yellowstone National Park live to be nearly six years old, their ability to kill prey peaks when they are two to three, according to a study led by Dan MacNulty and recently published ...
Oct 26, 2009 |
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Migratory route of Eleonora's falcon revealed for first time
Satellite tracking has allowed a research team to uncover the mysteries of the migration of Eleanora's falcon for the first time. In total, the bird flies more than 9,500 kilometres across the African continent ...
Oct 16, 2009 |
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Fish Sense Other Fish Via Ripples
Although humans experience their world through vision, touch and the other senses, many creatures gather information about their surroundings through unique sensory mechanisms that humans don’t have.
Oct 15, 2009 |
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Study Positively Identifies Giant Squid Presence in Gulf of Mexico
(PhysOrg.com) -- During a recent research cruise, a rare giant squid was captured in the Gulf of Mexico.
Sep 21, 2009 |
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Scientists find 'Lucky Luke' of the seas
Could you filter 100,000 cubic metres of syrup every day to find food in a concentration of two grains of rice per cubic metre?
Sep 03, 2009 |
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Appetite spells three wolves' doom in Switzerland
It is unclear if the three wolves were too greedy or simply hungry, but what is certain is that by killing more sheep than they should, they have violated Swiss law.
Aug 28, 2009 |
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Scientists discover new species of crustacean on Lanzarote
They gracefully swim through the complete darkness of submarine caves, constantly on the lookout for prey. Instead of eyes, predatory crustaceans of the class Remipedia rely on long antennae which search the li ...
Aug 24, 2009 |
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