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URBAN WILDLIFE BEHAVIOR
In 2023, researchers in a West African nation tried to discover which pizza do lizards prefer and won an Ig Nobel Prize for its discoveryA curious study in Togo unveiled rainbow lizards choosing four-cheese pizza instead of their usual insect diet. Observations made near a so...- Buck Moon 2026 is almost Here: When and where to watch July's dazzling full moon light up the skyThe July full moon is known as the Buck Moon because it coincides with the time of year when young male deer, or bucks, grow new antlers. D...
- Ants distracted by potato chips in Panama may be forgetting one of their biggest jobs, and scientists say that could slow the seed dispersal plants depend onHuman food scraps on hiking trails disrupt a vital ecological partnership. Ants, crucial for planting seeds, abandon their task for easy sn...
- Why macaques and humans start copying each other in shared spacesHumans and macaques are developing shared social behaviors. These monkeys learn from people in unexpected ways. Scientists observe mutual b...
- Something keeps digging up your yard, here's how to figure out what it isYour lawn is dug up overnight. Do not panic. Observe the holes. Size and location offer clues. Chipmunks make small holes. Groundhogs creat...
- Urban wildlife study finds birds may distinguish between male and female humansUrban birds exhibit a consistent pattern of flying faster when approached by females than by males, a finding that surprised researchers. T...
- Raccoons Are Getting Smarter About Trash CansUrban raccoons demonstrate remarkable intelligence, solving complex trash can challenges through trial and error and learning from experien...
- Why Pigeons Walk Through Crowds Instead of Flying AwayCity pigeons now walk among people instead of flying away. This change shows how animals adapt to urban life. Feral pigeons, Columba livia,...
- Why Birds Are Choosing Busy Cities Over Quiet Forests And What They Know That We Don’tBirds are surprisingly adapting to urban life, building nests on buildings and using synthetic materials. This phenomenon, called synurbiza...
- Why Alligators Are Slipping Into Florida Pools When No One’s WatchingFlorida residents are witnessing a surprising trend this spring. Alligators are entering residential swimming pools. This phenomenon is lin...
- Why Coyotes Defy Urban Odds: How They Thrive in Cities Despite RisksCoyotes are now a common sight in cities like LA and Chicago. They have slowly adapted to urban life, learning to navigate new surroundings...
- What Happens When Wild Coyotes Start Playing With Domestic Dogs?Coyotes and domestic dogs in US parks are exhibiting playful behaviors like play bows and chasing, challenging the notion of them being nat...
- Why Javelina Keep Showing Up in Arizona Yards… And What’s Really Bringing Them InJavelina, once desert dwellers, are increasingly venturing into Arizona neighborhoods due to urban expansion fragmenting their habitats. Ea...
- Why Boston's Wild Turkeys Attack Mirrors: The Strange Territorial Fight Against Their Own ReflectionDuring spring breeding season, male wild turkeys in Massachusetts mistake their reflections in cars and windows for rival toms. This territ...
- 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...
- Why Some Urban Birds Build Nests with Cigarette Butts: A Surprising Survival StrategyCity birds are using discarded cigarette butts to build better nests. House finches and house sparrows incorporate these butts for warmth a...
- How Urban Life Is Forcing Birds to Evolve: Wing Shapes, Flight Skills, and Survival Secrets RevealedCity birds are changing fast. Their wings are getting shorter and rounder to navigate busy streets and buildings. Beaks are also adapting t...
- Scientists Noticed Something Different About Cockatoos Living in CitiesCity-dwelling sulphur-crested cockatoos exhibit remarkable curiosity, readily tackling new food challenges and unfamiliar objects. Studies ...
- 5 career options for animal loversRising awareness of animal welfare in India has led to diverse career opportunities for animal enthusiasts in professions such as veterinar...
- Wild elephant's nightly stroll causes panic in Rishikesh residential areaResidents of Rishikesh, India were startled when a wild elephant wandered into a residential area, causing panic among the locals. The inci...
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