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Cheating, Game theory and Transvestite Mourning Cuttlefish
Posted Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:34:10 GMT by Dave ArmstrongA new cephalopod study shows that mourning cuttlefish may use their skin colour and texture changing ability to cheat. Male cuttlefish signal selectively, using their abilities to hide their true identity from potential rivals. In essence they send out mixed messages but only when they can get away with it.
Cheating, Game theory and Transvestite Mourning Cuttlefish
A sea change in North Sea ecosystems
Posted Wed, 04 Jul 2012 12:06:32 GMT by Dave ArmstrongNew study looks at the species who are climate change winners and losers in the North Sea ecosystem. Scientists have observed that lesser black-backed gulls in the North Sea may be taking advantage of an increased population of a species of crab.
A sea change in North Sea ecosystems
Puma contribution to condors and scavengers in Patagonia
Posted Tue, 12 Jun 2012 23:01:00 GMT by Dave ArmstrongIn Patagonia, pumas (Puma concolor) leave meat from kills and otherwise influence the populations of condors and scavenger species.
Puma contribution to condors and scavengers in Patagonia
Dragonflies - Indicator Species of Environmental Health
Posted Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:30:17 GMT by Michelle SimonDragonflies are one of nature's many precious species, indicating the health of ecosystems, and overall environmental quality.
Dragonflies - Indicator Species of Environmental Health
Brood parasites: The South American cuckoo mimics its parents
Posted Wed, 30 May 2012 08:22:03 GMT by Dave ArmstrongA new study into brood parasites; the screaming cowbird mimics the baywing while the related shiny cowbird is also parasitic but doesn't mimic the baywing.
Brood parasites: The South American cuckoo mimics its parents
Springwatch: Which trio are as fruity as a nuthatch?
Posted Tue, 29 May 2012 09:13:02 GMT by Dave ArmstrongSpringwatch is back on TV and the wildlife webcams are now live. So the nuthatch and the mole, the worm and hopefully maybe the mole cricket will be up for it and leaping into the capable cameras of the BBC Natural History unit.
Springwatch: Which trio are as fruity as a nuthatch?
Check out these ten amazing newfound species while you can
Posted Thu, 24 May 2012 21:09:05 GMT by Martin LeggettSpecies may be disappearing at a worrying rate, but that doesn't stop science from trying to catch up with the planet's bizarre and wonderful remaining inhabitants. Here are ten of the most amazing new species discoveries for last year, as chosen by the International Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University.
Check out these ten amazing newfound species while you can
The lemurs' radiation in Madagascar
Posted Wed, 23 May 2012 14:39:09 GMT by Dave ArmstrongAt least 17 species of lemur have been lost on Madagascar, leaving the remainder to adjust to niches that others occupied, possibly in a competitive way, in hypothetical adaptations known as "competitive release concepts."
The lemurs' radiation in Madagascar
Baboon healing ability linked to social status
Posted Tue, 22 May 2012 22:09:16 GMT by Dave ArmstrongThe links to social status in wild male baboons have been observed for illness, injury and speed of healing. Low social status has been known to affect immune responses and cause poor condition and the onset of old age, with high status having its own effects.
Baboon healing ability linked to social status
Asian primate evolution livened up by an odd-nosed monkey
Posted Thu, 17 May 2012 21:39:03 GMT by Dave ArmstrongRecently, in Myanmar, an odd-nosed monkey was discovered. Always an exciting event, the primate discovery has livened up the whole of primate evolution.
Asian primate evolution livened up by an odd-nosed monkey
Elephant seal adventures tracked at sea
Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 14:56:44 GMT by Dave ArmstrongNorthern elephant seals migrate throughout the north-east Pacific. They are foraging there on populations of squid and fish. 297 elephant seals were were tagged and tracked from 2004 to 2010.
Elephant seal adventures tracked at sea
The soaring habits of Golden Eagles
Posted Tue, 15 May 2012 23:01:00 GMT by Dave ArmstrongMigrating golden eagles use thermals and wind when flying to conserve energy. Wind farm developments have an impact on soaring bird species as a study on movements of golden eagles in flight shows.
The soaring habits of Golden Eagles
The Grey Whale in the Eastern Pacific
Posted Fri, 11 May 2012 10:51:02 GMT by Dave ArmstrongThe grey whale was once one of the most hunted whales in the Pacific. The present population of grey whales is recovering but shows random genetic diversity.
The Grey Whale in the Eastern Pacific
Saith the Fly to the Spider
Posted Tue, 08 May 2012 23:01:00 GMT by Dave ArmstrongA species of spider (Cupiennius salei) which actively hunts or 'chases down' its prey, rather than utilising a web, uses airflow generated by flying insects to help guide the final jump onto their prey.
Saith the Fly to the Spider
Gorilla Glutes get the Girls
Posted Wed, 02 May 2012 20:32:29 GMT by Dave ArmstrongThe bigger the better when it comes to male silverback gorilla muscles. Larger gorillas are better at attracting mates and raising young according to a new study carried out in the Congo.
Gorilla Glutes get the Girls
Biodiversity loss from species extinction a 'top driver of global change'
Posted Wed, 02 May 2012 17:00:01 GMT by Adrian BishopLoss of biodiversity from species extinctions will have a major impact on the planet and could effect the planet as much as climate change or pollution do, according to a new study.
Biodiversity loss from species extinction a 'top driver of global change'
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