#behavioral-ecology

[ follow ]
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

By listening to these birds for decades, scientists track signs of a changing forest

Mapping songbird territories reveals forest habitat quality, with male warblers defending breeding territories through song to attract mates and raise young.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Warning after killer whales seen 'ramming' boats in two attacks off coast of Spain

A Spanish Maritime Rescue ship was called after the boats were rammed by orcas just minutes apart in the waters of Galicia. Rescuers towed an orca-damaged ship back into the harbour before they were alerted to another attack. The first attack occurred off the coast at O Grove, in which a pair of orcas, one estimated to be around seven metres long, rammed into the boat and destroyed its rudder.
Miscellaneous
Science
fromfuturism.com
1 month ago

Robot Crab Meets Terrible Fate When Its True Nature Is Discovered by Real Crab

Scientists underestimated the aggression of male fiddler crabs during a robotic mating display experiment.
Cocktails
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

'Opportunistic' cockatoos wait in line, drink from fountains, study finds

Cockatoos in Sydney have developed an innovative way to drink from a fountain, reflecting their adaptability to urban environments.
Podcast
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Hunt like a bat! How baby bats learn to eavesdrop on their next meal

Fringe-lipped bats eavesdrop on frog mating calls to identify food sources, showcasing a unique adaptation in their hunting behavior.
Food & drink
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Revealed: How to prevent seagulls from stealing your chips

Wearing contrasting patterns and being aware of seagulls can help prevent them from stealing your beach food.
[ Load more ]