animal behavior
Each Species Sings A Song Of Silence
The silent gaps between birdsong syllables can help tell one bird species from the other, showing that there is information in silence.
Water Striders Know How To Maximize Their Jumps
Researchers have found that water striders can adjust their jump speed to just below a critical threshold where surface tension would break.
The Medaka Fish’s Fear Response: Same Same But Different
The way the medaka fish responds to danger could also give scientists a better understanding of panic disorders and fear in humans.
As The Planet Heats Up, Fairy-Wrens Lay Larger Eggs
Superb fairy-wrens have the ability to change the size of the eggs they lay, as larger chicks have a better chance of survival in hotter environments.
Dolphins Inspire Leaping, Swimming Robot
Researchers have built a fast and agile robotic dolphin that can be used to investigate water quality.
These Snails Come Out Swinging
Watch out, beetles! Researchers have discovered two snail speces that use their shells like a club to hit predators and knock them over.
Body Size And Flight Style Determine How Far Birds Migrate
Larger flapping birds, such as cranes, geese, and swans migrate shorter distances than soaring birds such as raptors, vultures, and albatrosses.
Shhh! Traffic Noise Messes Up Owl Hunts
Traffic noise reduces the hunting efficiency of 'acoustic predators' like owls by up to 89 percent.
As Climate Change Heats Up, Male Crustaceans Get Sexier
A common marine crustacean has shown researchers that it’s all set to beat climate change: the males will get sexier to the females, with a resulting population boom.
