In a discovery that challenges long-held assumptions about the cognitive abilities of livestock, a Swiss Brown … Veronika the Cow Rewrites the Definition of Bovine Intelligence with Sophisticated Tool UseRead more
Ornithology Research
The Silent Exodus: Migratory Freshwater Fish Face Catastrophic Decline, UN Report Warns
The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), a crucial United Nations … The Silent Exodus: Migratory Freshwater Fish Face Catastrophic Decline, UN Report WarnsRead more
Ancient Bees Used Fossilized Owl Pellet Bones as Tiny Nests, Revealing Unprecedented Nesting Strategy
Approximately 20,000 years ago, a remarkable ecological interaction unfolded within a cave system on the Caribbean … Ancient Bees Used Fossilized Owl Pellet Bones as Tiny Nests, Revealing Unprecedented Nesting StrategyRead more
Ithaca Cemetery Revealed to Harbor One of the World’s Largest Known Aggregations of Ground-Nesting Bees
What began as a cost-saving commute for a Cornell University entomology lab employee has blossomed into … Ithaca Cemetery Revealed to Harbor One of the World’s Largest Known Aggregations of Ground-Nesting BeesRead more
Ancient Caribbean Cave Reveals Astonishing Tale of Predation, Nesting, and Unexpected Fossilization
A colossal barn owl, a Caribbean rodent known as a hutia, and a burrowing bee converged … Ancient Caribbean Cave Reveals Astonishing Tale of Predation, Nesting, and Unexpected FossilizationRead more
Gray Whales Face Unprecedented Dangers in San Francisco Bay as Climate Change Drives Them to Unfamiliar Feeding Grounds
The majestic annual migration of gray whales, a centuries-old natural spectacle spanning thousands of miles between … Gray Whales Face Unprecedented Dangers in San Francisco Bay as Climate Change Drives Them to Unfamiliar Feeding GroundsRead more
Invasive Goldfish Trigger a Regime Shift in Experimental Lake Ecosystems of Varying Trophic State
A groundbreaking peer-reviewed study conducted by researchers at The University of Toledo and the University of … Invasive Goldfish Trigger a Regime Shift in Experimental Lake Ecosystems of Varying Trophic StateRead more
Social Contact is Shaping Our Gut Bacteria, New Bird Study Suggests
Living with other people may be subtly influencing your gut bacteria, according to new research from … Social Contact is Shaping Our Gut Bacteria, New Bird Study SuggestsRead more
A Strange Blood-Feeding Fly Appears to Reduce Its Visual Sensitivity After Locating a Host and Giving Up Flight for Good, According to New Research
A remarkable adaptation in the visual system of deer keds, a ubiquitous blood-feeding fly, has been … A Strange Blood-Feeding Fly Appears to Reduce Its Visual Sensitivity After Locating a Host and Giving Up Flight for Good, According to New ResearchRead more
A Rare Fossil Goose Discovery in Central Otago Rewrites the Evolutionary History of New Zealand’s Birds
The discovery of a previously unknown species of fossil goose, unearthed from the ancient lakebed deposits … A Rare Fossil Goose Discovery in Central Otago Rewrites the Evolutionary History of New Zealand’s BirdsRead more
