by Aidan Biglow | Oct 22, 2020 | Learning, Sensory systems
The cuttlefish (Sepia ofcinalis) can discriminate between two sensory modalities, vision and olfactory; this is no small feat. In order for us to perceive and respond to different senses and remember them, we need to possess episodic memory–the ability to go...
by Lara O'Callaghan | Oct 22, 2020 | Communication
Known for their beautiful, lyrical songs, songbirds are one of the most diverse clades of birds, consisting of over 4,000 species (Encyclopaedia Britannica). Their most fascinating behavior is the ability to produce such distinctive, elaborate songs. Much like humans,...
by Macy Reimbold | Oct 22, 2020 | Anti-predator behavior
Chitons roll into a ball not because it’s their primary form of defense, but because it makes them more mobile. This allows the animal to roll to a safer position. And for chitons specifically, it is more safe when they are attached to the surface of a rock or even...
by Mattheus Santos | Oct 22, 2020 | Foraging, Urban ecology
Reef sharks are an important species that aid in the ecosystem surrounding reefs. As the top predators as an indicator species in which their decline or abundance shows a direct correlation with the state of the reef ecosystem, they are important in regards to the...
by Jason Rehg | Oct 22, 2020 | Urban ecology
Walking through your nearby shopping center or downtown commercial district, you might notice that birds have made themselves quite at home on the rooftops, ledges, and benches – not to mention the trees. Indeed, to the passing observer, it would seem that birds of...
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