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4 weeks ago
OMG science

A Sign Your Fish Might Be on Drugs: Risky Behavior

Juvenile salmon exposed to anti-anxiety drugs can pass dams faster, but this may not be a survival advantage.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
Humor

Newly hatched hummingbird looks, acts like a toxic caterpillar

Hummingbird chicks use caterpillar-like behaviors and camouflage for predator avoidance, demonstrating advanced survival tactics.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
Science

Scientists document carnivorous squirrels in California who hunt voles

California ground squirrels are documented hunting and eating voles, showcasing a regular predatory behavior rather than isolated incidents.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Rain-Collecting Rattlesnakes Give New Meaning to Thirst Trap'

Prairie rattlesnakes have developed a unique behavior to collect rainwater by coiling up, which researchers studied using simulated rainfall.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
Science

Scientists document carnivorous squirrels in California who hunt voles

California ground squirrels are documented hunting and eating voles, showcasing a regular predatory behavior rather than isolated incidents.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Rain-Collecting Rattlesnakes Give New Meaning to Thirst Trap'

Prairie rattlesnakes have developed a unique behavior to collect rainwater by coiling up, which researchers studied using simulated rainfall.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Tiny, Tasty Lizards Scuba-Dive for Their Survival

Water anoles can hold their breath for extraordinary lengths of time thanks to a specialized air bubble, aiding in predator evasion.
fromtime.com
8 months ago
NYC real estate

Living With Roommates Is Sorely Underrated

The study shows that social networks among great tits influence their eating behavior, reflecting the benefits of group living.
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