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Tag: animal behavior

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Frightening Interactions with Predators Have Long-Term Impacts on Animal Brain and Behavior

Animals frightened by a close call with a predator eat less and produce fewer offspring in the future. Continue reading Frightening Interactions with Predators Have Long-Term Impacts on Animal Brain and Behavior

September 8, 2021August 30, 20211 Comment
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When Sick, Bats Isolate

Researchers found that sick bats will socially isolate from healthy bats. Continue reading When Sick, Bats Isolate

July 26, 2021July 24, 2021Leave a comment
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Mountain Gorillas Adopt Orphaned Young

Mountain gorillas protect young members of their social group who lose a mother by providing protection and socialization as they grow. Continue reading Mountain Gorillas Adopt Orphaned Young

April 9, 2021April 9, 2021Leave a comment
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Friendships in Female Giraffes May Contribute to Longevity

Social connections in female giraffes are shown to be a strong predictor of decreased mortality. Continue reading Friendships in Female Giraffes May Contribute to Longevity

March 15, 2021March 12, 20211 Comment
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Crazy for Catnip: the Mosquito-Repelling Story behind a Cat’s Love for Catnip

Why do cats love catnip? Well, it may be due to its mosquito-repelling properties. Continue reading Crazy for Catnip: the Mosquito-Repelling Story behind a Cat’s Love for Catnip

February 18, 2021March 1, 20211 Comment
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Large Bumblebees Remember the High Sugar Flowers

Large bumblebees remember flowers with high sugar nectar better, while small bumblebees remember the locations of all flowers equally. Continue reading Large Bumblebees Remember the High Sugar Flowers

January 14, 2021January 13, 20211 Comment
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The Effect of Social Isolation on the Zebrafish Brain

Zebrafish shed insight into how the brain responds to social isolation: their neuronal gene activity changes depending on how many others are around them. Continue reading The Effect of Social Isolation on the Zebrafish Brain

December 14, 2020December 10, 20201 Comment
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Vampire Bats Socially Distance When They’re Sick

Sick vampire bats socially distance in the wild, according to a new study. Continue reading Vampire Bats Socially Distance When They’re Sick

November 16, 2020November 13, 20201 Comment
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Hunger Increases Risk-Taking

Early-life hunger makes animals more likely to take risks in the future. Continue reading Hunger Increases Risk-Taking

October 21, 2020October 18, 2020Leave a comment
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Ravens’ Emotions May Be Contagious

Ravens can pick up on negative emotions from another raven they know well, causing them to be more pessimistic themselves. Continue reading Ravens’ Emotions May Be Contagious

October 5, 2020September 30, 2020Leave a comment

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