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What Goes Through The Brains Of Swinging Monkeys
Humans possess two distinct sets of neurons that help us sense linear and rotational movement, but macaques have a third set that responds to curved motion.
New Species Of Black Fly Discovered In Indonesia
The newly discovered Simulium kalimantanense was named in honor of the Indonesian state of Kalimantan where it was discovered.
How Ant Queens Are Crowned
Teasing out the relationships between certain sets of genes may help to explain why some ants become workers and others become queens.
Consider The Fishermen When Saving Sharks
No-fishing zones should be implemented within a broader conversation strategy that takes fishermen's livelihoods into account, a study says.
Bats Follow Most Efficient Flight Path To Target Multiple Prey
Instead of foraging randomly for food, bats in fact select the most optimal flight route to capture two targets at once.
Fiddler Crabs Call Each Other’s Bluff During Fights
Crabs adapt their behavior to suit the opponent they are fighting with, depending on whether they still possess their original enlarged claw or a weaker, regrown one.
Having More Females Makes Maintaining Males ‘Cheaper’
Asexual animal populations sometimes struggle to support males, the non-reproductive gender—unless there is a higher proportion of females.
Tropical Ecosystems Pay Heavy Price For International Trade
Because they are underpaid for their products and face a disproportionate loss of ecosystem services, tropical countries are effectively subsidizing international trade to the tune of US$1.7 trillion per year.
For Wildlife Sanctuaries, A Little Goes A Long Way
Micro-sanctuaries can help animals survive, particularly when located close to human-dominated landscapes.
