A behavioral study published in the Journal of Animal Ecology has linked reproductive success in male rock hyraxes to their ability to maintain rhythm during courtship songs. You only need to take a look at the adoring fans of famous musicians to realize being rhythmically skilled is a desirable trait. In male rock hyraxes, singing […]
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“Top Cat” Pumas contribute more carrion to the ecosystem than other carnivores
Pumas have the most extensive terrestrial range of any mammal in the Americas, stretching from the Canadian Rockies to Patagonia. A new study has revealed the web of life that these elusive cats support, demonstrating how they are linked to over 485 other species, ranging from eagles feasting on their carrion to elk impacted by […]
Huge chimpanzee population thriving in remote Congo forest
In one of the most dangerous regions of the planet, against all odds, a huge yet mysterious population of chimpanzees appears to be thriving – for now. Harboured by the remote and pristine forests in the north of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and on the border of the Central African Republic, the chimps […]