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Why cats stop eating—it's not just fullness
Strategic angle: Many cat owners have experienced the puzzling behavior of cats leaving food unfinished. Understanding this can help improve their feeding habits.
Editorial Staff 5 days ago
#animal behavior
15 articles tagged with "animal behavior"
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How the female baboon body has the final say in sperm selection
Strategic angle: A new study reveals that female olive baboons can influence paternity even after mating.
Editorial Staff 5 days ago
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Briefing: New model shows how behavioral flexibility affects animal evolution
Strategic angle: A new study reveals how changes in behavior help various animals adapt to dramatic environmental shifts.
Editorial Staff 10 days ago
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Briefing: Human touch leaves chicks feeling happy, study finds
Strategic angle: New research shows that gentle human interactions can positively affect baby chicks.
Editorial Staff 11 days ago
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Briefing: Wily coyote? Urban canines take more risks compared with rural ones – study
Strategic angle: Researchers find that urban dogs exhibit riskier behaviors due to reduced fear of harassment.
Editorial Staff 15 days ago
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Briefing: Moby Dick 'ship sinking' sperm whales caught headbutting on camera
Strategic angle: New research reveals sperm whales engaging in headbutting behavior, confirming historical accounts.
Editorial Staff 19 days ago
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Briefing: Can animals sense earthquakes?
Strategic angle: For centuries, unusual animal behavior before earthquakes has been reported worldwide.
Editorial Staff 21 days ago
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Briefing: You probably agree with animals on which bird calls, frog noises and cricket chirps are most attractive—new study
Strategic angle: A new study reveals that animals may share preferences for certain sounds used in mating calls.
Editorial Staff 21 days ago
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Briefing: Climate variability poses a threat to cold blooded animals, research indicates
Strategic angle: A new study reveals that cold-blooded animals struggle to adapt to temperature changes, increasing their vulnerability to climate change.
Editorial Staff 22 days ago
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Briefing: Scientists thought ravens followed wolves. They were wrong
Strategic angle: New research reveals that ravens are more strategic in finding food than previously believed.
Editorial Staff 22 days ago
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Briefing: Humans and animals have the same preference in mating calls, citizen science experiment finds
Strategic angle: A new study reveals that both humans and animals are attracted to similar mating signals, highlighting a shared appreciation for nature's beauty.
Editorial Staff 23 days ago
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Briefing: Saturday Citations: Neurology of boring sounds; one huge croc; Travels With Sol
Strategic angle: This week, researchers successfully reconstructed videos from the brain activity of mice and explored the singing behavior of female birds.
Editorial Staff 28 days ago
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Briefing: Despite their contrasting reputations, bonobos and chimpanzees show similar levels of aggression in zoos
Strategic angle: A new study reveals that both species exhibit comparable aggression levels, challenging common perceptions.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
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Briefing: 3D-printed rattlesnake reveals how the rattle is a warning signal
Strategic angle: Researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso provide insights into the evolutionary significance of the rattlesnake's rattle.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
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Briefing: Raccoons solve puzzles for the fun of it, new study finds
Strategic angle: A new study suggests raccoons may be genuinely curious, not just opportunistic.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago