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Your Hike Might Change Nearby Animal Behavior More Than You'd Expect, Study Finds
9+ hour, 43+ min ago (603+ words) Home " Animal & Wildlife News Research led by Ruth Y. Oliver and Scott W. Yanco (Yale University) Hikers moving through a national forest or wandering a nature trail may have no idea the animals nearby are already adjusting their behavior in response. Not…...
The 'happy face spiders' of Hawaii have a new relative in the Himalayas. They evolved their smiley faces half a world apart
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (590+ words) In 2023, two scientists from the Forest Research Institute and the Regional Museum of Natural History set out to study Himalayan forest ants in the mountains of Uttarakhand, India. Instead, they stumbled across an entirely new species " a spider with marks…...
Why Do Arctic Foxes Change Color with the Seasons?
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (190+ words) Home " Animals " Why Do Arctic Foxes Change Color with the Seasons? In the animal kingdom, color change or camouflage is an effective strategy for predation and survival. Unlike many species that employ this trait, Arctic foxes exhibit an unusual form…...
The Mere Presence of Humans'Not Just Our Changes to the Land'Can Alter Wild Animals' Behaviors, a New Study Suggests
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (616+ words) More from Smithsonian magazine Sarah Kuta | Daily Correspondent The world is in the throes of a'biodiversity crisis, with numerous animal species declining or disappearing altogether. Scientists know that much of this turmoil stems from human development'physical changes to the landscape…...
Even a hiker changes how wildlife moves through the wild
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (360+ words) A hiker crossing a remote meadow, a car passing through a national forest, a jogger on a trail, for decades, ecologists have measured humanity's impact on wildlife almost entirely by looking at what we have built. But as a new…...
OA lessons can be shared across species, delegates hear
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (362+ words) " Veterinary Business Development Ltd 2026 Specific hopes of improvements in treatment for rabbits were raised during a major conference on the disease. Animals living with osteoarthritis (OA) could benefit from lessons learned in the treatment of other species with the disease,…...
How Wild Dogs Work Together to Take Down Prey
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (316+ words) Home " Wildlife " How Wild Dogs Work Together to Take Down Prey Before embarking on a hunt, packs engage in social grooming and play. This behavior not only strengthens social bonds but also boosts morale. Addressing potential stressors and energizing the…...
Data on Human, Wildlife Movement During Pandemic Offer New Ways to Coexist
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (928+ words) For thousands of years, humans have shaped the world around us, leaving other animals to adapt to the activities of the industrious ape. But new research shows how animals also respond directly to our physical presence. Scientists at UC Santa…...
12 Unique Animal Communication Methods You Never Knew Existed
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1711+ words) Home " Wildlife " 12 Unique Animal Communication Methods You Never Knew Existed Let's be real, the animal kingdom has been perfecting the art of conversation for millions of years. Some methods are so bizarre and ingenious that scientists are still trying to…...
13 Dogs That Love Fetch And 3 That Just Watch the Ball
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (326+ words) Home " Pets " Dogs " 13 Dogs That Love Fetch And 3 That Just Watch the Ball English Bulldogs are famous for their calm demeanor and stocky, muscular build " which makes chasing a ball feel more like an unnecessary workout than fun. These dogs…...