Sunday, November 8, 2009

animals

Why Nice Guys Usually Get the Girls

Research on water striders contradicts the notion that only aggressive males succeed at reproducing. more >>

Not Such a Loner? Tags Reveal White Shark Neighborhoods

Study shows that great whites in the northeastern Pacific Ocean adhere to a rigid route of migration. more >>

Surprising New Connection Made Between Predators and Ecosystems

The carcasses of moose killed by wolves enrich the soil and increase overall fertility. more >>

The Green War on Pets

Two new environmental books take aim at Fluffy and Fido. more >>

Study: Fiddler Crabs Exchange Sex for Survival

Study suggests female crabs are willing to have sex with nearby males for their protection. more >>

Why do Animals Have so Many Different Colors?

Darwin attributed color diversity to sexual selection, but another factor may be at play. more >>

Study: Man-Eating Lions Consumed 35 People in 1898

Scientists were able to determine the number of victims through teeth and hair samples. more >>

Scientists Decode DNA of the Domestic Pig

The latest research may aid in efforts to find a new swine flu vaccine for pigs. more >>

Migratory Birds' Compass: The 'Sixth Sense' of Biology

New study pinpoints migratory songbirds’ magnetic perception within a specific brain region. more >>

New Evidence of Culture in Wild Chimpanzees

Two chimpanzee populations in Uganda were found to rely on different tools to solve the same problem. more >>

Humpback Whale Alters Song if Another One Sings Along

Study offers a new way to explore tunes’ meanings. more >>

Ancient Lemurs Take Bite Out of Evolutionary Tree

Newly discovered primate and its relatives are more closely related to living lemurs than humans. more >>

Fossil Find Sparks Debate on Primate Origins

A 37-million-year-old jaw raises questions about primate evolution. more >>

Primate Fossil Called Only a Distant Relative

The fossil known as "Ida" seems to be far removed from our own ancestry. more >>

Is Your Ferret Sneezing? Pet Catches H1N1 Flu

Also in flu news: FDA and FTC crack down on bogus swine flu vaccines and cures. more >>

A Carbon Neutral Whale?

New estimates suggest the feeding habits of sperm whales help take in carbon. more >>

U.S. Denies Protection for Spotted Seals Near Alaska

Spotted seals in two populations closest to Alaska exceed 200,000 animals. more >>

Giant Snakes Warming to U.S. Climes

Taking the Pulse of Ocean Dead Zones

Researchers use robotic sea gliders to unravel the mystery of Oregon's coastal die-offs. more >>

Paleontologists Discover New Fossil Mammal

Chipmunk-sized animal lived 123 million years ago in the Liaoning Province in China. more >>

The Loyal Alligator

Discovery may lead to understanding of dinosaur mating habits. more >>

Monkey Moms and Babies Communicate from the Start

Macaque mothers and infants, much like human mothers and infants, have emotional exchanges. more >>

Pigs Use Mirrors

Smart swine can figure out how to find a bowl of food. more >>

Building Fido's Family Tree

Researchers use genetics of village dogs to piece together the story of how dogs became domesticated. more >>

Hyenas Cooperate, Problem-Solve Better Than Primates

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