by Becca Gwynne | Oct 22, 2024 | Communication
Evidence has shown that spiders create webs in order to catch prey. Some spiders have unique web designs while others look quite similar. Many have looked into what causes the differences in webs but few have found concrete answers. The similarities across...
by Melana Pomerants | Oct 22, 2024 | Aggression, Social behavior
Have you ever felt the urge to hurl an object, or behave in an aggressive manner towards something that annoys you? Aggressive behavior is shown throughout all animals including humans, but the occurrence of “throwing” objects is not as common of a behavior within...
by James Griffin-Frankel | Oct 22, 2024 | Personality
Plastics have become an omnipresent feature of the modern world. Since their mass production in the 20th century, plastics have become an integral part of nearly every aspect of people’s daily lives and of our industries. However, effective disposal methods of...
by Ruby Hutchins | Oct 22, 2024 | Anti-predator behavior
Survival is the main concern of all animals which means the ability to find food and stay alive to reproduce successfully. This makes avoiding threats to their life extremely important. Since the organisms that survive are the ones that are reproducing at the greatest...
by Josh Breard | Oct 22, 2024 | Animal Tales for Kids
The Scent Markings of African Wild Dogs Whether you’re a dog owner, lover, or observer, South Africa’s painted dogs, formally termed African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) will undoubtedly grasp your attention with its unique morphology and social behaviors...