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BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY OF MIGRATION
Researchers stuck a pair of googly eyes on the coast of Denmark and let them sit for 46 days, and here's what happened nextA floating windmill with giant spinning eyes, the Looming-Eye Buoy, was tested to deter seabirds from raiding fish traps in Europe. While i...- Solar farms could be disrupting bird and bat migration, new studies revealSolar farms, vital for clean energy, are inadvertently harming migrating birds and bats. Their reflective surfaces mimic lakes, luring wild...
- Why Elephants Sometimes Walk Away From Water, Even When They’re ThirstyElephants do not always drink when they find water. They assess water quality, avoiding contaminated sources. Human presence and predators ...
- Bats Were Suspected of Hunting Birds for Years, but What Scientists Finally Heard Changes EverythingScientists have confirmed that noctule bats hunt birds in the night sky. Using advanced tracking and audio devices, researchers observed ba...
- Maine’s Lobster Decline Reveals a Climate and Fishery CrisisAmerican lobster landings in the Gulf of Maine have significantly declined, with catches falling to their lowest point since 2008. This tre...
- Scientists Are Decoding the Strategies Animals Use to Survive Climate ChangeUnderstanding animal behaviour in the wild is crucial for species survival and adaptation. Behavioral ecology, now interdisciplinary with g...
- Experts Studying Animal Intelligence Across Species Are Finding Patterns No One ExpectedA new special issue in Acta Ethologica explores the diverse ways animals think, learn, and interact, revealing 'intellectual biodiversity' ...
- How Bumblebee Catfish Defy Gravity: The Secret of Brazil’s Waterfall ClimbersTiny bumblebee catfish in Brazil's Aquidauana River exhibit remarkable climbing behavior, ascending four-meter waterfalls to reach safe spa...
- Antelopes Aren't Scared, They're Taunting Cheetahs: The Shocking Truth Behind the LeapAntelopes on the African savanna engage in a surprising behavior called stotting, a high, stiff-legged leap, when spotted by cheetahs. This...
- How Satellites Are Revealing Secret Animal Migrations Across the PlanetTracking animals from space is now possible. Satellites monitor sea turtles, elephants, and whales. This technology helps understand animal...
- What We Learned From Weird Animal Behaviour in 2025: 5 Surprises With Real StudiesRecent 2025 studies reveal the biological functions behind seemingly strange animal behaviors. From chimpanzees using plants as medicine an...
- Baby Dinosaur Fossils in Arctic Permafrost Show How They Survived Polar WintersTiny dinosaur fossils unearthed in Alaska reveal that baby dinosaurs were born and raised through harsh Arctic winters, enduring months of ...
- Why Blue Whales Are ‘Left-Handed’ When They Hunt, According to New Drone FootageScientists have discovered that blue whales, the planet's largest animals, exhibit a consistent feeding preference, predominantly rolling t...
- Around the bay in 51 days: Olive Ridley turtle almost completes 1,000-km Bay of Bengal roundtrip, scientists stunned by routeIn an awe-inspiring marine odyssey, a satellite-tagged Olive Ridley turtle swam across international waters to nearly complete a Bay of Ben...
- Salmon on sedatives: How human meds are making wild fish swim faster — But at what cost?A new study reveals a strange impact on Atlantic salmon. Human drugs in rivers are making them swim faster. Scientists found sleeping pills...
- Peacock spotted in unlikely heights in Uttarakhand. Is climate change to blame? Here’s why it mattersA peacock, typically found in lowland forests, has been spotted at an unusual altitude of 6,500 feet in Bageshwar, raising concerns about p...
- Shocking discoveries: What migrating birds teach us about energy managementA recent study challenges the long-held belief that migrating birds, specifically German blackbirds, save energy during their winter months...
- Nature's Symphony Disrupted: UK's seasonal chaos amid climate change turmoilAs climate change disrupts traditional rhythms, the National Trust warns of dire consequences for UK ecosystems. Unprecedented seasonal shi...
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