Megalara garuda: the King of Wasps
A new and unusual wasp species has been discovered during an expedition to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
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Researchers reveal the hidden world of Toronto's urban predators, and their prey
Raccoons may be Toronto's unofficial mascot, but the furry creatures that plunder our green bins are far from the only wild animals that live among us.
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Sep 8, 2023
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In harm's way: Wolves may not risk 'prey switching' ecologists say
Ecologists have long observed predators pursue disproportionately more of a plentiful prey species, and less of scarce prey, but change to the latter if it becomes relatively more abundant. Known as "prey switching," this ...
Ecology
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How the seahorse might have got its shape
(PhysOrg.com) -- The shape of the seahorse has long baffled marine scientists, but new research suggests the seahorse’s unique shape may have evolved to allow it to catch its food when it was further away.
Nile crocodiles found to respond to baby cries from assortment of mammals, including humans
A team of bioacoustics researchers at the University of Saint-Etienne in France, working with a colleague from University Lyon, has found that Nile crocodiles respond to an assortment of baby mammal cries, including humans. ...
Vipers found to not have the fastest strike after all
(Phys.org)—A trio of researchers with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has found that contrary to folklore, vipers are not the clear champions when it comes to how fast they can strike. In their paper published ...
What did the katydids do when picking up bat sounds?
Ecosystems can be incredibly complex, with many interacting species. In many habitats, predators shape they behavior of prey and prey shape the behavior of predators. This paper provides a detailed look at the predator-prey ...
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Fossil of ancient spider attack only one of its type ever discovered
(Phys.org)—Researchers have found what they say is the only fossil ever discovered of a spider attack on prey caught in its web – a 100 million-year-old snapshot of an engagement frozen in time.
Archaeology
Oct 8, 2012
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Theoretical tiger chases statistical sheep to probe immune system behavior
Studying the way that solitary hunters such as tigers, bears or sea turtles chase down their prey turns out to be very useful in understanding the interaction between individual white blood cells and colonies of bacteria. ...
Mathematics
Apr 28, 2016
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Study shows advances in street lighting are reducing the efficacy of coastal species' camouflage
Species that rely on darkness to forage and feed are losing the gift of camouflage thanks to advances in the lighting used to illuminate the world's cities and coastlines, a study has shown.
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