Tag: Animal behavior
Gharial: Unique Mating Behavior of the Prehistoric Crocodilian
Gharials, also known as Gavialis gangeticus, are a unique species of crocodilian that split from other crocodilian species over 40 million years ago. These fascinating creatures can be found in freshwater rivers in India...
Are Animals More Similar to Humans Than We Think? Comparing Cognitive Abilities in Dogs...
# Are Animals More Similar to Humans Than We Think? Exploring Cognitive Abilities in Dogs and HorsesThe conversation surrounding the cognitive abilities of animals has been a topic of interest for decades, with new...
Rescuing Frogs: The Role of Glue in Sticky Situations
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, biologist Kim Roelants and his team from Vrije University Brussel in Belgium shed light on the fascinating world of amphibian glue. While on a hike in...
Learning from Bats: The Scientist with Bat Tattoos and Earrings
Gliselle Marin, a conservation biologist, is passionate about studying bats in Belize. During the annual Bat-a-thon, she and a group of researchers carefully untangle bats from nets to study them further. Marin, a biology...
Learning from Bats: Insights from a Scientist with a Bat Tattoo and Earrings
Conservation biologist Gliselle Marin, a Ph.D. student at York University in Toronto, had a life-changing moment when she attended an international bat conference. Growing up in Belize, she always had bats roosting under her...
Understanding How Cats Grieve the Loss of Other Pets
Cats, often known for their aloof and independent nature, may actually experience grief when they lose a household companion animal, including dogs, according to a recent study by Oakland University in the US. The...
Sea Lion Cameras Capture Stunning Predator’s Eye View of Ocean
Marine biologists have recently taken a unique approach to studying the behavior of Australian sea lions by attaching cameras and GPS trackers to eight female sea lions. This study, led by Nathan Angelakis and...