Data collected over the last 100 years in northern Finland demonstrates drastic changes pollinator species linked to climate change.
Ecology
The confident killer: Why some cats hunt more than others
Cat personality has been linked to hunting behavior, and understanding which breeds are more prone could help minimize impact on wildlife.
How “wavy” whiskers help seals detect faraway prey
Recreating the bead-like structure of seal whiskers grants scientists insight into new underwater technologies.
How wildfires are pushing mountain lions toward riskier behavior
What lessons can a threatened mountain lion population living within the bounds of Los Angeles teach about the future of conservation?
What influences where scarab beetles roll their dung balls?
A numerical model helps scientists understand how particularities of different terrains affect the trajectory and behavior of dung beetles.
Colorful ventral wings help birds avoid mid-flight collisions
The colorful markings on birds’ wings act as signals to help them avoid perilously crashing into one another when flying in large groups.
Helmet-like hood protects snapping shrimp from their own shock waves
A natural orbital hood found in snapping shrimp deflects energy from shock waves they produce to kill prey and fight for territory.
Smooth or with a snap? The mechanics of the Venus flytrap
The reopening of the Venus flytrap may not always be smooth, and new research challenges our previous assumptions about its mechanics.
How seals’ whiskers help them hunt
Scientists reveal the highly sensitive nature of seal whiskers, which enable them to hunt effectively even in poor visual conditions.
Isolated bumblebees become socially awkward
Low levels of socialization are sufficient in maintaining typical behavior and brain development in bumblebees.
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