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A new spatial mechanism for coexistence: Hidden patterns in tree distribution stabilize biodiversity in forests
The reason why so many tree species can coexist in species-rich forests has long been a...
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Unexpected findings: Many mammals defy traditional day-night activity labels
Animal antics have captured public attention and viral views across the U.S. in the last few...
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Eavesdropping on whale songs sparks new discoveries in ecology
Eavesdropping on baleen whale songs in the Pacific Ocean reveals year-to-year variations that track changes in...
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Citizen scientist scuba divers reveal shark activity in South African reef
Shark sightings by scuba divers reveal the movements of marine predators throughout the year, according to...
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When life re-emerges after fires: How Mediterranean vegetation regenerates after burning
Fire is an element that has always been present in Mediterranean ecosystems. Thus, once the direct...
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Bumble bee queens illustrate the complex effects of pesticide exposure on pollinator health
The effects of pesticide exposure on pollinator health may be more complicated than originally thought, according...
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Mutualistic interaction between caterpillars and ants is highly specific, study shows
Some families of caterpillars (larvae of butterflies and moths) have developed a specific kind of interaction...
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Male mosquitofish that perform better at problem-solving have a higher chance of mating, research shows
The Beatles said it best: Love is all you need. And according to new research from...
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Who gets the lion's share? Ecologists highlight disparities in global biodiversity conservation funding
The extensive loss of biodiversity represents one of the major crises of our time, threatening not...
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Indian street dogs show strong preference for yellow bowls, even empty ones
A team of animal behaviorists at the Indian Institute of Science Education & Research in India...
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Interspecies alliances: Research examines cognitive underpinnings of cross-species collaborations
Some animals are capable of cooperating with members of other species. An interdisciplinary team involving the...
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Beehive sensors offer hope in saving honeybee colonies
A UC Riverside computer science team has developed a sensor-based technology that could revolutionize commercial beekeeping...
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Honeybee dance 'styles' sway food foraging success, study reveals
As far as animals go, honeybees are world-class dancers. While not as deep and complex as...
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Life in the fast, or slow, lane: How environmental variability influences birds' survival and reproduction strategies
Birds worldwide make strategic decisions about how they live based on their environmental conditions. Some live...
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How young salmon navigate a gauntlet of danger en route to the sea
For young salmon, the journey along the San Joaquin River in Central California is no small...
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Backyard poultry at risk of bird flu when migrating mallards stop to rest
Knowing where, when and for how long mallard ducks—natural carriers of avian influenza—stop and rest as...
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Desert rat-kangaroo's diet offers clues to its possible survival in remote Australia
An intriguing native Australian rat-kangaroo, thought to be probably extinct, may still be running around in...
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Unraveling the mystery of rarely seen blue whale calves
Only two blue whale births have ever been recorded in human history, both decades ago. This...
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Cuttlefish adjust their shape and color to suit conditions when seeking prey, study shows
A small team of marine biologists at the University of Bristol, in the U.K., working with...
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'Devil'-like flower with 'horns' found in Texas is new species: Its location is secret
In a rugged stretch of desert in one of the nation's most remote national parks, a...
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Virtual markers enable highly accurate multi-animal pose tracking in crowded environments
Studying the social behavior of animals in their natural environments is necessary for advancing our understanding...
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Rare rearing: Japanese collaboration to save near-extinct White-bellied herons in Bhutan takes wings
The White-bellied Heron (WBH), the world's second-largest heron, is a symbolic bird for the people of...
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'Dumb birds' no more: Emus and rheas are technical innovators, say researchers
Large birds—our closest relations to dinosaurs—are capable of technical innovation, by solving a physical task to...
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Research shows turtles change nesting patterns in response to climate change
New research shows that turtles are responding to climate change by nesting earlier. Researchers monitoring nesting...