Photos of plants and animals posted on social media can help protect biodiversity, especially in tropical regions. This is the conclusion of a team of researchers led by the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research ...
Ecology
Oct 27, 2023
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It might seem astounding that a wild animal could survive a limb amputation and still thrive in the wild but videos from social media and research show this may be more common than people realize. Many wild animals not only ...
Ecology
Oct 26, 2023
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In the 1980s a single humpback whale in the Gulf of Maine developed the "lobtail feeding method." This unique hunting method of slapping the water's surface appears to drive fish into dense schools, making it easier to consume ...
Evolution
Oct 23, 2023
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We all know that there is nothing like hanging out with your friends for a big meal, and new research from the University of Aberdeen has shown that this is also true for Scotland's bottlenose dolphins.
Plants & Animals
Oct 11, 2023
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Researchers have developed a new method to analyze facial expressions, as part of efforts to better understand animal communication.
Plants & Animals
Oct 5, 2023
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A trio of ecologists from Estación Experimental de Zonas Áridas, Universidad de Granada and Centro de Investigaciones sobre Desertificación has found same-gender sexual behavior to be widespread across mammal species and ...
Parrots are exceptional talkers. They can learn new sounds during their entire lives, amassing an almost unlimited vocal repertoire. At the same time, parrots produce calls so they can be individually recognized by members ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 3, 2023
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Have you ever wondered what a kangaroo's social life looks like? Well, kangaroos have stronger bonds to one another than you might think.
Plants & Animals
Sep 20, 2023
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In a study involving several wolves and dogs, both animals performed better at finding hidden food if they had observed the food being hidden by a person—suggesting that they remembered where the food was, and did not rely ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 13, 2023
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Trading wild chimpanzees, including their meat and body parts, is illegal. And yet, social media influencers and companies still reap profits from sharing "cute" images and videos of chimpanzees and other primates poached ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 8, 2023
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