#behavioral-ecology

#behavioral-ecology

In many mammalian species, male parental involvement is minimal, with females primarily caring for offspring. However, studies show male baboons can positively influence daughters' longevity.

The 'drinking-fountain innovation' is the second time researchers found sulphur-crested cockatoos adapting behavior to their environment, showcasing their successful urban adaptation.

Gulls learn about food from people, and they're super generalist foragers, so anything that people eat, gulls will eat as well.

Young salmon exposed to anti-anxiety drugs in the water made it past dams faster, but this does not necessarily indicate a survival advantage.

The behavior of the white-necked jacobin, when approached by humans and a predatory wasp, resembles the sudden 'thrashing' or 'jerking' behavior exhibited by many caterpillars in response to disturbance.