Tag: Animal behavior
Capturing Images of Wildlife in Environmental Photography Awards
Jaw-dropping pics showing off the natural world, like an old lion in captivity and an elephant swimming through plastic, have been unveiled as the winners and runners-up of the Prince Albert II of Monaco...
Giant Hairy Tarantula: Exploring the Monster Among Mini Tarantulas
Meet the Hairy Giant TarantulaIn the dense forests of Western Cuba, a remarkable discovery has been made - the hairy giant tarantula, scientifically known as Trichopelma grande. This newly identified tarantula species has sent...
Killer Whale Tahlequah Gives Birth Again After Displaying Grief, Experts Concerned
Killer Whale Tahlequah Gives Birth AgainTahlequah, the killer whale who captured hearts worldwide after carrying her dead calf for 17 days in a heart-wrenching display of grief, has given birth to a new...
Baby Humpback Whales Communicate with Burps and Barks to Signal Hunger
Humpback Whale Calves Use Unique Vocalizations to Signal HungerIn a groundbreaking study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, researchers have discovered a fascinating aspect of humpback whale behavior that sheds...
Male Humpback Whale Sets Distance Record Crossing 3 Oceans for Mating
Male Humpback Whale Crosses 3 Oceans for MatingA male humpback whale has made headlines for embarking on an extraordinary journey across three oceans in search of a mate, setting a new distance record for...
Orca Pod Uses Innovative Strategy to Hunt Earth’s Biggest Fish
Orca Pod's Innovative Hunting Strategy Unveiled in Gulf of CaliforniaIn a groundbreaking discovery, marine scientists have unveiled a new, specialized hunting technique employed by a pod of killer whales in the Gulf of California....
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...