by weber4 | Oct 21, 2025 | Foraging, Learning, Uncategorized
There are many things in the world that are commonly viewed as being uniquely human, certain tools and behaviors that are only seen in the world because humans have a unique ability to investigate and harness the world around us to a level far beyond other animals....
by cook4 | Oct 21, 2025 | Aggression, Learning
Fruit flies know when they’re being watched! And they show it. When two male fruit flies face off over a patch of yeast, the outcome might seem trivial with a few seconds of wing flicking, boxing, or lunging. But to Marina Hutchins and Julia Saltz, behavioral...
by boukalik1 | Oct 21, 2025 | Aggression
Imagine standing in a misty Irish meadow as two male deer lower their massive antlers and collide with a thud that echoes through the park. Their antlers lock, twist, and they’re locked in a contest of strength and stamina that could decide which male earns the right...
by mangarajmurphy1 | Oct 21, 2025 | Sensory systems
When thinking of REM sleep, one probably pictures humans twitching or dogs running in their dreams. Looking at this idea in a new light, a recent study published in Nature shows that the Octopus species experiences sleep in two different stages: quiet and active....
by michel1 | Oct 21, 2025 | Urban ecology
Each summer, many baby puffins, often called fledglings or pufflings, take their first flight out of their nest towards the open ocean but some find themselves stranded near industrial or commercial areas instead. What explains this? Not their inexperience or lack of...
