#wildlife-research

#wildlife-research

The Ellesmere wolves, living not far from the North Pole, are as wild and natural as any, but they are also unafraid of humans.

The Cooper's hawk has adapted to urban environments, showing remarkable intelligence by utilizing traffic signals to hunt effectively.

More than 200 confirmed sightings of newborn humpback calves across a vast area, suggesting a shift in the perceived calving range for these whales.

The research conducted by Daniel Shaykevich and his team reveals that cane toads possess an astonishing ability to navigate home, even when their traditional sensory inputs are diminished.

"Once we started looking, we saw it everywhere. We saw that behavior almost every day," said UC Davis researcher Sonja Wild, highlighting the surprising frequency of predation observed among squirrels.

The purseweb spider, Britain’s only tarantula, is a stay-at-home species that primarily lives inside a silk tube resembling an old purse, which can be up to 25cm long. This unique structure limits their visibility but is essential for their survival, allowing them to remain hidden from predators while waiting for prey to pass by.