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WILDLIFE BEHAVIOUR STUDY
In 2026, scientists tracked 4,581 animals across 37 species; more than 65% changed their behaviour simply when humans were nearbyResearchers tracking 4,581 animals across 37 species in the US found that more than 65% changed how they used space when humans were nearby...- COVID lockdowns accidentally created an experiment scientists could never have deliberately run: What happens when the roads and buildings stay, but the people disappear?The COVID-19 lockdowns accidentally created a rare real-world experiment for scientists, as human activity suddenly dropped while roads, bu...
- Why more Indians are taking up birdwatching: The hobby that can calm your mind and sharpen your brainBirdwatching is emerging as a popular hobby in India, attracting people of all ages and backgrounds. Beyond offering a way to reconnect wit...
- This 16-year-old Canadian student built an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle that can detect tiny microplastics in waterThis 16-year-old built an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle that detects microplastics in water. The Canadian student created the turtle-i...
- In 2024, study found how 365 beehives helped Kenyan farmers keep elephants away from cropsA nine-year study explored beehive fences deterring elephants from farms near Tsavo East National Park. These fences successfully reduced c...
- The hidden owl war: An invasive owl is conquering ancient forests, putting the threatened northern spotted owl at even greater riskInvasive barred owls are occupying ancient forests vital for northern spotted owls. These aggressive competitors concentrate in the exact h...
- In 2024, Australian scientists reported fitting five parrots with tracking devices; within 48 hours, the birds had removed every oneIn a fascinating study, scientists attached GPS devices to five wild little corellas in South Australia, only to find all were removed with...
- In the 1980s, Burmese pythons released or escaped from Florida’s pet trade began reproducing in the Everglades; scientists linked them to sharp declines in native mammalsBurmese pythons, a species introduced to Florida decades ago, are now posing significant threats to the wildlife in the Everglades. Scienti...
- The story of Kazakhstan's lost Turan tigers: Hunted to extinction, now making a comeback after 70 yearsTigers are returning to Kazakhstan's wilderness after a 70-year absence. An adult female Amur tiger named Umit was released into the Ile-Ba...
- 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...
- Grey Hornbills at home in Gir landscape after over 60 yearsGujarat Forest Department achieved success with Indian Grey Hornbill reintroduction. Forty birds were released in two phases between 2021 a...
- A GPS-tracked wolf did something stunning in Switzerland; it swam into Lake Lucerne and left experts searching for answersA wolf named M637 swam across Switzerland's Lake Lucerne. This unprecedented event was captured by a GPS collar. Researchers believe the wo...
- Florida has moved more than 97,000 gopher tortoises since 2009, but the booming rescue industry may be hiding a harder question about whether these reptiles can actually survive the shuffleFlorida's gopher tortoise relocation program, designed to protect the species from development, faces scrutiny. While developers pay to mov...
- Study finds urban male bowerbirds in Queensland use human-made objects in courtship displays far more often than rural birdsMale bowerbirds in Australia are now using human-made trash to build their elaborate courtship displays. Researchers found urban birds pref...
- Parrots masturbate too: New study finds it's natural for both males and females and more common in parent-raised birdsA new study reveals that masturbation in birds is a natural and widespread behavior, challenging the long-held belief that it's solely a si...
- 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...
- Chimpanzees caught copying human habits in bizarre new 'fashion trend', scientists stunned by viral primate cultureChimpanzees at a Zambian wildlife sanctuary have developed a unique "fashion trend" of dangling grass or sticks from their ears, and even i...
- Striped hyenas prefer their privacyHuman presence can affect wildlife behaviour and even alter their basic instincts. A study on striped hyena by a team of Bangalore-based re...
- It's the tale of a tiger, two tigresses in wilds of SariskaWith the release of the second tigress in Sariska reserve in Rajasthan, wildlife experts are curiously watching the "relationship" the new ...
- Experts examine behaviour patterns of Sariska leopardsWith majestic big cats again on the prowl in Rajasthan's Sariska sanctuary after a gap of four years, wildlife experts are now studying how...
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