by brown21 | Oct 21, 2025 | Learning, Social behavior
Baird’s beaked whales (Berardius bairdii) usually dive about a mile deep. So why are scientists finding some hanging out in the shallows? These ocean giants are elusive and notoriously difficult to study because they spend much of their lives deep below the...
by cullicott1 | Oct 21, 2025 | Social behavior
It is a hot summer night off the coast of Western Australia. The moon is casting a shimmering silver light on the surface of the vast ocean, hiding a mesmerizing and unique cartilaginous display. Streamlined, hammer-shaped silhouettes glide through the currents,...
by interlandi1 | Oct 21, 2025 | Parental care
It Takes Two: Parenting Success in Burying Beetles How many parents are too many? This may seem like it has a simple answer; the more animals that are caring for young, the better. However, nature is more complicated than that. In the case of burying beetles, while...
by Clare Cowen | Oct 21, 2025 | Communication, Social behavior
Ringtones of the Ocean: How Beluga Whales Use Unique Calls to Contact Each Other We humans are all very familiar with the sound of a ringing telephone. We frequently receive calls from friends, family, and strangers, and the advent of modern cellphones has allowed us...
