Magpies take decisions faster when humans look at them
Researchers from the Seoul National University found that wild birds appear to "think faster" when humans, and possibly predators in general, are directly looking at them.
Researchers from the Seoul National University found that wild birds appear to "think faster" when humans, and possibly predators in general, are directly looking at them.
Plants & Animals
Jun 7, 2013
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Traffic accidents involving wildlife are on the rise in Europe. The establishment of a time pattern for the accidents could be useful for increasing safety and preventing human and animal deaths. On the basis of this objective, ...
Ecology
Apr 23, 2013
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For decades, archaeologists have debated how farming spread to Stone Age Europe, setting the stage for the rise of Western civilization.
Archaeology
Feb 11, 2013
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Some European wolves have a distinct preference for wild boar over other prey, according to new research.
Plants & Animals
Dec 20, 2012
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Scientists in Brazil will try cloning endangered animal species like the jaguar, a researcher said Wednesday.
Biotechnology
Nov 14, 2012
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Extensive DNA tests by experts at the University of Warwick on two deer carcasses found in Gloucestershire have not found any indication of a big cat presence.
Plants & Animals
Feb 1, 2012
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Mediterranean landscapes have undergone great change in recent decades, but species have adapted to this, at least in the case of roe deer, Spanish ibex, red deer and wild boar. This has been shown by Spanish researchers ...
Ecology
Apr 19, 2011
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The population of endangered wild foxes on Santa Catalina Island soon could recover to levels not seen in a decade since canine distemper decimated them, biologists said this week.
Ecology
Mar 2, 2010
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