Many species of birds use shed snake skin in nest construction, but this behavior is poorly understood. In new research, ornithologists at Cornell University used comparative and experimental approaches to suggest that the evolution of this behavior is mediated by nest morphology and predator communities. They used a series of experiments and comparisons to test […]
Tag: mammals
Animals consume alcohol more often than previously known: Study
What’s new: Humans know a thing or two about drinking alcohol, but accounts of animals turning to booze have often been discounted as accidental, unnatural or rare. Researchers now argue in a new study that animals drinking alcohol, or more specifically ethanol, might be more commonplace in the natural world than previously thought. “We’re moving […]
These rare mammals have returned to their natural habitat after more than 100 years
Pine martens have returned to a wild lands area of south-west England after an absence of more than a century. Fifteen of the tree-climbing mammals – eight adult females and seven adult males – have been released at secret locations in Dartmoor this fall. It’s the first phase in a conservation initiative that aims to […]
Living Life in Full Bloom: Wildlife-Inspired Photo Magic
Imagine opening a book that brings the beauty of wildlife into your daily life, filling your senses with hope and creativity. “Living Life in Full Bloom” invites you to explore a lifestyle where nature and imagination come together, inspiring you to see the world through fresh eyes. How can wildlife photography inspire your everyday life? […]
Human Offspring are Not the Only Species That are Expensive!
Did you know that raising a child in the United States can cost more than $30,000 a year? But, humans aren’t alone. Offspring is expensive for every species. For decades, biologists have miscalculated the energy demands of animal reproduction by underestimating the indirect costs. Recent research led by Samuel Ginther of Monash University’s School of […]
Most male mammals are not bigger than females: New analysis of more than 400 species
New research is cutting male mammals down to size. While we may think of hulking elephant seal bulls or huge stags, these males appear to be the exception, rather than the rule. A new analysis of more than 400 species suggests that there are more mammals where the females are actually the same size as, […]
VOTE for the Best Photo of the Week 15 Aug 2015
Welcome to the “Best Photo of the Week” competition showcasing and celebrating the biodiversity of Planet Earth. Voting is easy and lots of fun. First click an image and browse through the slideshow. Then select the three images you like best of all and click the VOTE button at the bottom of the page. […]
VOTE for the Best Photo of the Week 01 Aug 2015
Welcome to the “Best Photo of the Week” competition showcasing and celebrating the biodiversity of Planet Earth. Voting is easy and lots of fun. First click an image and browse through the slideshow. Then select the three images you like best of all and click the VOTE button at the bottom of the page. […]