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Queen bee's wedding flight
The film More Than Honey used mini-helicopters and high-speed cameras to capture extraordinary footage of the inflight mating of a virgin queen bee
The film More Than Honey used mini-helicopters and high-speed cameras to capture extraordinary footage of the inflight mating of a virgin queen bee
Animal Behavior
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Sep 06, 2013, 7:22am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Sep 06, 2013, 7:22am
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Enough With Baby Talk — Infants Learn From Lemur Screeches, Too
Even infants too young to discern the meaning of words seem better able to learn while listening to the sound of human speech than while listening to nonsense — speech run backwards. Little surprise there, perhaps, but a study shows that recordings of lemur calls spark learning, too.
Even infants too young to discern the meaning of words seem better able to learn while listening to the sound of human speech than while listening to nonsense — speech run backwards. Little surprise there, perhaps, but a study shows that recordings of lemur calls spark learning, too.
Animal Behavior
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013, 8:17am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013, 8:17am
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Wise old birds teach migration route to young whooping cranes
A study of captive-bred whooping cranes found that young birds learn their migration routes over many years, and migrating alongside older birds improves the migratory efficiency of younger birds.
A study of captive-bred whooping cranes found that young birds learn their migration routes over many years, and migrating alongside older birds improves the migratory efficiency of younger birds.
Animal Behavior
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013, 8:17am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 03, 2013, 8:17am
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Whooping cranes learn migration from wise elders
Endangered whooping cranes learn way home by following older, wiser leader and don't just rely on inner GPS
Endangered whooping cranes learn way home by following older, wiser leader and don't just rely on inner GPS
Animal Behavior
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Aug 30, 2013, 7:25am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Aug 30, 2013, 7:25am
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Boa constrictor swallows strangled monkey
Say goodbye to a howler monkey as it disappears into the boa constrictor that has just killed it – the first time anyone has documented such an attack
Say goodbye to a howler monkey as it disappears into the boa constrictor that has just killed it – the first time anyone has documented such an attack
Animal Behavior
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Aug 30, 2013, 7:25am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Aug 30, 2013, 7:25am
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Squid With Feeble Tentacles Might Use Them As Fishing Lures
Most squid snatch their prey with a pair of extendable tentacles, which can shoot out at high speed. …
Most squid snatch their prey with a pair of extendable tentacles, which can shoot out at high speed. …
Animal Behavior
Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 28, 2013, 8:20am
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Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 28, 2013, 8:20am
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Decoding the Call of the Wild
Biologists say they’ve deciphered why a wolf howls
Biologists say they’ve deciphered why a wolf howls
Animal Behavior
Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Aug 23, 2013, 9:36am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Aug 23, 2013, 9:36am
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Birds are aware of speed limits on roads
Birds take off farther from an approaching car on a faster road than on a slower one – regardless of the car's speed – suggesting they know about speed limits
Birds take off farther from an approaching car on a faster road than on a slower one – regardless of the car's speed – suggesting they know about speed limits
Animal Behavior
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013, 9:11am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013, 9:11am
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Jumping caterpillar navigates by sun
A caterpillar that wraps itself in a leaf uses the sun to navigate as it jumps across the forest floor, according to scientists.
A caterpillar that wraps itself in a leaf uses the sun to navigate as it jumps across the forest floor, according to scientists.
Animal Behavior
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013, 9:11am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013, 9:11am
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Male Humpback Whales Attract Mates by Singing in Chorus
The mournful, curiously repetitious yet ever-changing songs of male humpback whales have long puzzled scientists. Now, scientists report that even sexually immature males join older males in singing, apparently as a way to learn the music and to amplify the ...
The mournful, curiously repetitious yet ever-changing songs of male humpback whales have long puzzled scientists. Now, scientists report that even sexually immature males join older males in singing, apparently as a way to learn the music and to amplify the ...
Animal Behavior
Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013, 9:11am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013, 9:11am
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Watch virtual people flee to plan escape routes
A system that places virtual humans in real buildings and simulates disasters could help planners see how people would behave in an emergency
A system that places virtual humans in real buildings and simulates disasters could help planners see how people would behave in an emergency
Animal Behavior
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 15, 2013, 8:17am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 15, 2013, 8:17am
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Forget doggy paddle - apes prefer breaststroke
The first detailed observations of swimming chimpanzees and orang-utans show they take to the water in the same way humans do
The first detailed observations of swimming chimpanzees and orang-utans show they take to the water in the same way humans do
Animal Behavior
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Aug 09, 2013, 8:39am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Aug 09, 2013, 8:39am
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Dogs yawn more often in response to owners' yawns
Researchers say contagious yawning is a sign of empathy in dogs
Researchers say contagious yawning is a sign of empathy in dogs
Animal Behavior
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 08, 2013, 9:08am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 08, 2013, 9:08am
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Headbanging termite drummers sound the alarm
The drums! The drums! Humans aren't the only animals that send long-distance messages via percussion – termites do the same to warn of approaching aardvarks
The drums! The drums! Humans aren't the only animals that send long-distance messages via percussion – termites do the same to warn of approaching aardvarks
Animal Behavior
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 08, 2013, 9:08am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 08, 2013, 9:08am
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High-Speed Video Shows How Silk Draglines Help Jumping Spiders Steer
There were two known methods by which animals could direct travel through the air: by flapping their wings or, in the case of lizards, swinging their tails. Now there are three. Jumping spiders use silk draglines to steer their prey-capturing ...
There were two known methods by which animals could direct travel through the air: by flapping their wings or, in the case of lizards, swinging their tails. Now there are three. Jumping spiders use silk draglines to steer their prey-capturing ...
Animal Behavior
Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 08, 2013, 9:08am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 08, 2013, 9:08am
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Longest animal memory 'in dolphins'
Scientists say that dolphins can remember the whistles of old companions even after 20 years of separation.
Scientists say that dolphins can remember the whistles of old companions even after 20 years of separation.
Animal Behavior
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 07, 2013, 8:26am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 07, 2013, 8:26am
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Giant water bug stalks and devours fish
Insects are pretty low on the food chain, but there are some bugs that make meals out of other animals like fish and amphibians
Insects are pretty low on the food chain, but there are some bugs that make meals out of other animals like fish and amphibians
Animal Behavior
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, Aug 02, 2013, 8:09am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, Aug 02, 2013, 8:09am
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Female friendships boost bird mating
Male zebra finches that failed to socialise with females during adolescence were less successful at courting, scientists say.
Male zebra finches that failed to socialise with females during adolescence were less successful at courting, scientists say.
Animal Behavior
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013, 8:13am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013, 8:13am
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'Busy' tanks bring out best in fish
Captive-bred fish will do better when released into the wild if they are reared in an interesting environment, a study says.
Captive-bred fish will do better when released into the wild if they are reared in an interesting environment, a study says.
Animal Behavior
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013, 8:13am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013, 8:13am
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For Some Mammals It's One Love, But Reasons Still Unclear
Scientists are squaring off yet again on the question of why some mammals are monogamous. A new paper claims monogamy is most likely the result of males trying to protect their youngsters from murderous rivals, but a second study says monogamy in mammals evolved in species where females were scattered about.
Scientists are squaring off yet again on the question of why some mammals are monogamous. A new paper claims monogamy is most likely the result of males trying to protect their youngsters from murderous rivals, but a second study says monogamy in mammals evolved in species where females were scattered about.
Animal Behavior
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 30, 2013, 8:49am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 30, 2013, 8:49am
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What makes "killer" bees so deadly?
Population growth is leading to more "killer" bee attacks
Population growth is leading to more "killer" bee attacks
Animal Behavior
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 30, 2013, 8:49am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 30, 2013, 8:49am
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Madness of Crowds: Single Ants Beat Colonies At Easy Choices
Virtually every article or documentary about ants takes a moment to fawn over their incredible collective achievements. Together, ant colonies can raise gardens and livestock, build living rafts, run vaccination programmes, overpower huge prey, deter elephants, and invade continents. No individual could do any of this; it takes a colony to pull off such feats.
Virtually every article or documentary about ants takes a moment to fawn over their incredible collective achievements. Together, ant colonies can raise gardens and livestock, build living rafts, run vaccination programmes, overpower huge prey, deter elephants, and invade continents. No individual could do any of this; it takes a colony to pull off such feats.
Animal Behavior
Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 30, 2013, 8:49am
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Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 30, 2013, 8:49am
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Honk If You Think Geese Are Good Guard Dogs
Some cops in China are now using geese instead of guard dogs. Turns out that's a honkin' good idea.
Some cops in China are now using geese instead of guard dogs. Turns out that's a honkin' good idea.
Animal Behavior
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Friday, Jul 26, 2013, 11:54am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Friday, Jul 26, 2013, 11:54am
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Why Do Cheetahs Give Up the Hunt?
Study suggests overheating may not be to blame
Study suggests overheating may not be to blame
Animal Behavior
Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 24, 2013, 8:07am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 24, 2013, 8:07am
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Who Does A Better Wave? Sports Fans Or Hippos?
Hippos, it turns out, do a wave. Not a get-drunk, get-crazy, paint yourself wave, but a hippo-to-hippo serial roar that moves up and down river banks in Africa. We thought: Wouldn't it be fun to compare a stadium wave and a hippo wave, and see who does it fastest? Which was a great idea — until we heard about honey bees.
Hippos, it turns out, do a wave. Not a get-drunk, get-crazy, paint yourself wave, but a hippo-to-hippo serial roar that moves up and down river banks in Africa. We thought: Wouldn't it be fun to compare a stadium wave and a hippo wave, and see who does it fastest? Which was a great idea — until we heard about honey bees.
Animal Behavior
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 24, 2013, 8:07am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 24, 2013, 8:07am
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Minions on the Ground May Be Leaders in the Sky
Pigeon hierarchies shift when the birds take flight
Pigeon hierarchies shift when the birds take flight
Animal Behavior
Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 23, 2013, 8:43am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 23, 2013, 8:43am
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We Call Him Flipper. But What Do The Dolphins Call Him?
Dolphins, like humans, are part of complex social networks. And research now indicates that they use their unique whistle sounds to identify and communicate with each other. "Every time a dolphin heard its signature whistle, it called back, sometimes multiple times," one researcher says.
Dolphins, like humans, are part of complex social networks. And research now indicates that they use their unique whistle sounds to identify and communicate with each other. "Every time a dolphin heard its signature whistle, it called back, sometimes multiple times," one researcher says.
Animal Behavior
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 23, 2013, 8:43am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 23, 2013, 8:43am
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Scientists crack wolves' howling code
Scientists are able to identify individual wild wolves by just their howls with 100% accuracy, a study shows.
Scientists are able to identify individual wild wolves by just their howls with 100% accuracy, a study shows.
Animal Behavior
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Monday, Jul 22, 2013, 9:22am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Monday, Jul 22, 2013, 9:22am
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Great White Sharks Feast at the Seal Buffet Before Heading Out to Sea
Before hitting the road for a long drive, it’s a good idea to fill up the gas tank. Before they set out on their great migrations, great white sharks do the same. Only instead of unleaded, they fuel up on ...
Before hitting the road for a long drive, it’s a good idea to fill up the gas tank. Before they set out on their great migrations, great white sharks do the same. Only instead of unleaded, they fuel up on ...
Animal Behavior
Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013, 8:09am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013, 8:09am
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Video: Sharks Slap Their Dinner Silly
Movie reveals how pelagic thresher sharks stun and kill their prey
Movie reveals how pelagic thresher sharks stun and kill their prey
Animal Behavior
Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 11, 2013, 8:26am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 11, 2013, 8:26am
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