Our bodies are remarkably skilled at adapting to changing environments. For example, whether amid summer heat or a winter freeze,…
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NEW YORK (AP) — When Seuk Kim took off from Maryland last weekend with three small dogs aboard his plane,…
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Animals and plants also live and thrive on public squares. This creates opportunities for greater biodiversity and well-being for the…
Read More » The journal Royal Society Open Science published a survey of 100 researchers of animal behavior, providing a unique view of…
Read More » Colors are widely used in communication within and among animal species. For example, peacocks proudly display their vibrant tails, adorned…
Read More » Encouraging quietness during zoo trips can help visitors better appreciate their inhabitants and lead to more fulfilling, respectful and informative…
Read More » Anecdotes abound of wildlife behaving “drunk” after eating fermented fruits, but despite this, nonhuman consumption of ethanol has been assumed…
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Alcohol — and animals who love to consume it — is far more common in the natural world than scientists once believed,…
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Wildlife behaving like drunk humans after eating fermented fruits is generally considered anecdotal rare, and is not well documented in…
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Hydra, specifically Hydra vulgaris, are unassuming creatures. At their largest, the freshwater cnidarians (relatives of jellyfish) are just about a…
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