Tag: Ecology
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Family Matters: 30-Year Study Reveals Long-Tailed Tits Survival Strategy
Discover how the long-tailed tit—a featherweight songbird with a tail longer than its body—rewrites the rules of survival through family teamwork. Groundbreaking research spanning 30 years reveals their secret: kin neighborhoods where failed breeders become helpers, predators unknowingly fuel cooperation, and even migration can’t break family bonds. Learn how these birds use vocal passwords, strategic…
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Female Bonobos Unite to Outrank Males, Study Reveals
A new study about wild bonobos reveals that females gain power over males not through size or strength, but by forming alliances. Reviewing three decades of data across six bonobo communities, researchers found that female coalitions are the key to their social rise, challenging assumptions about gender dynamics in the animal kingdom. Strength in Numbers…
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Why Did The Owl Cross The Road? GPS Study Uncovers Clever Survival Tactics.
In the forests and suburbs of southeast Australia, the threatened powerful owl (Ninox strenua) face a common problem: how to cross the road. A new study using GPS trackers revealed how these threatened birds navigate human-built landscapes while avoiding danger. Researchers followed 37 powerful owls over seven years, uncovering surprising strategies that could reshape how…
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How Spanish Highways Became Rabbit Havens
In the farmlands of central Spain, a surprising wildlife mystery is unfolding: European rabbits, a species endangered in their native habitat, are thriving along motorways. A new study reveals how roadside slopes and nearby farmland create the perfect hideouts for these burrowing animals, but their success is sparking clashes with farmers. Slopes, Soil, and Snacks:…
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Personality Matters: How Social Squirrels Are Shaping Forests
In a world racing to adapt to climate change, trees face a daunting challenge: moving to cooler areas fast enough to survive. But they’re not alone. Gray squirrels, with their bushy tails and bold personalities, might be the unsung heroes in this race. A new study published in Global Ecology and Conservation reveals how squirrel…
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Fish Are Getting High On Anxiety Meds
Scientists recently discovered that anti-anxiety medication clobazam is leaching into waterways and affecting the migration of Atlantic Salmon. In a study published in Science, researchers found these fish passed through dams faster and seemingly with more focus than unexposed salmon. Field Experiment: Tracking Salmon in Sweden’s River Dal The scientists note that anxiety drugs like…
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These rescued sun bears got a second chance in the wild. Scientists tracked their fates.
In the lush rainforests of Malaysia, a team of scientists has uncovered the hidden struggles and triumphs of rescued and rehabilitated Bornean sun bears as they adapt to life in the wild. Using GPS collars, researchers tracked a dozen bears to understand their adaptation to the wild, uncovering both resilience and risks. The bears, rescued…
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These Rare River Dolphins Got Their First Health Check-Up. Here’s What Scientists Found.
Researchers have unveiled the first-ever health assessment of the Araguaian River dolphin, a rare grey and pink-colored species fighting for survival in Brazil’s rapidly changing waterways. These dolphins face threats from fishing, boat traffic, and habitat loss. But new findings suggest they’re holding their ground – for now. A Tale of Two Habitats Scientists carefully…