How do spiders choose a Valentine? New research indicates that for male tarantulas, it might be as simple as which girl is standing on the right.
Speed Traps: Using Radar to Study Migrating Birds
Researchers have found, using radar, that migrating birds fly faster in the spring than in the autumn. How do scientists measure bird flight?
Humpback Whales are Not All the Same
Migration patterns in humpback whales are so consistent that the different groups have actually separated into subspecies, according to a new study.
Why was Marius the Giraffe Killed? Copenhagen Zoo’s Decision
Zoos have breeding programs to maintain numbers of various animals in captivity. What’s the reasoning behind the killing of Marius the giraffe?
Damaged Teeth a Consequence of Captivity for Orcas
Cats and Their Irresistible Purring
Why do cats purr? For a variety of reasons including self-comfort and requests for food. It’s even possible that the frequency of the vibration has healing properties!
Elephants Understand Pointing Better Than Chimps
Call of the Fox: What Sound Does a Red Fox Make?
What sound does a fox make? It all depends on the situation and the aggressiveness of the individual, but sounds include screams, snorts, squeals and barks.
A Good Dose of Spider Poison: Tarantula Venom at Home and on the Farm
Tarantula venom could fight the pesky insects of farms and homes – a new study from Australia finds spider poison is effective as an edible poison for bugs.
