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fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

'Opportunistic' cockatoos wait in line, drink from fountains, study finds

Cockatoos in Sydney have developed an innovative way to drink from a fountain, reflecting their adaptability to urban environments.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Hunt like a bat! How baby bats learn to eavesdrop on their next meal

Fringe-lipped bats eavesdrop on frog mating calls to identify food sources, showcasing a unique adaptation in their hunting behavior.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Revealed: How to prevent seagulls from stealing your chips

Wearing contrasting patterns and being aware of seagulls can help prevent them from stealing your beach food.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

A Sign Your Fish Might Be on Drugs: Risky Behavior

Young salmon exposed to anti-anxiety drugs in the water made it past dams faster, but this does not necessarily indicate a survival advantage.
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fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Newly hatched hummingbird looks, acts like a toxic caterpillar

The behavior of the white-necked jacobin, when approached by humans and a predatory wasp, resembles the sudden 'thrashing' or 'jerking' behavior exhibited by many caterpillars in response to disturbance.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

Tiny, Tasty Lizards Scuba-Dive for Their Survival

Water anoles can hold their breath for extraordinary lengths of time thanks to a specialized air bubble, aiding in predator evasion.
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