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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Why is that turkey rolling around in the dirt?

Dust bathing is a common practice with many species of birds, mammals, and even some insects, including certain species of bees.
Agriculture
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Fish Are Smarter Than You Think

Researchers created a cognitive testing apparatus applicable across diverse fish species, allowing examination of cognition in their natural habitats, revealing more about their cognitive abilities.
Science
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

'Pretty evil birds' are dive-bombing pedestrians in Etobicoke, residents say | CBC News

"We've just really been seeing them be more aggressive than usual. When people are running, it seems to make things worse. The birds will follow them down the street."
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fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Florida home shockingly found two alligators at front door: 'They're getting smarter'

The footage shows two enormous alligators dilly-dallying around the home's front porch, possibly trying to get into the house, captured by the family's Ring camera.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Traffic noise triggers road rage among male Galapagos birds

The research indicates that male Galapagos yellow warblers near busy roads became more aggressive when traffic sounds masked their songs, which is crucial for territory defense.
Music
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Wild fish can tell humans apart when they dress differently, study finds

Wild fish can recognize humans based on their clothing colors, indicating a sophisticated level of perception that alters human-animal interactions.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Shark attacks declined sharply in 2024. It's not clear why

"The US experienced the highest number of unprovoked attacks by sharks, with 28 reported incidents, including one fatal attack by an unknown shark species off Hawaii."
OMG science
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fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

Bears have learned to open doors in Sierra Madre, 'just like Jurassic Park'

Bears in Southern California are increasingly entering homes and vehicles as human expansion into their habitats disrupts their natural behaviors.
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