by Zoe Miller | Nov 12, 2020 | Foraging, Urban ecology
When spending the day on the water, many people forget (or try not to think about) the vast ecosystem thriving below them. Plants, fish, mollusks, snails, snakes, and more live out their lives under the surface, whether or not they affect you. But have you ever...
by Zoe Miller | Nov 12, 2020 | Communication
Distress calls are commonplace in the animal kingdom, from the deafening calls of howler monkeys to the “maydays” of a captain stuck at sea; vocalizing distress is often the quickest and most effective way to get others attention. While you may think animals are...
by Spencer Hirsch | Nov 11, 2020 | Mating
Can a bird be a cougar? This is not a trick question. By the metrics of popular culture, a cougar is an older female who prefers younger males as mates. Now, this term can either be viewed in a derogatory fashion, wherein females are demeaned for choosing younger...
by Jason Rehg | Nov 11, 2020 | Communication
While human language has an extensive vocabulary, we often rely on more than just the words to ascertain the meaning behind what someone is saying to us. Characteristics such as volume and inflection can tell us much more about the intentions and emotional state of...
by Katherine Crawford | Nov 11, 2020 | Social behavior
Dogs, as a domesticated pet, generally tend to pay close attention to humans. Think about how your own dog might react to seeing you or a stranger approaching; how different tones of voice can affect their response to you; how their response to non-human...
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