We’re using drones to map the temperatures of lizards and this could boost reptile conservation
New research documents how drones were used to track the temperatures of the Bay Islands anole lizard on the Honduran island of Utila.
June 20, 2024 • ~6 min
I surveyed 17 million insects flying through a Pyrenean mountain pass – here’s what I learned about these ‘remarkable migrants’
Researchers have been estimating the vast numbers of insects, including many pollinators, migrating at one location in the Pyrenees. But climate change and habitat loss could affect their abundance.
June 11, 2024 • ~8 min
African elephants address one another with name-like calls − similar to humans
Humans aren’t the only animals that have names for each other − and studying animals that use names can teach researchers more about how human names evolved.
June 11, 2024 • ~9 min
How studying (robot) pigeon navigation changed my mind about their intellect
A scientist who wanted to show pigeons don’t need intellect to navigate was surprised by nuances in his own study findings.
June 6, 2024 • ~7 min
Female giraffes drove the evolution of long giraffe necks in order to feed on the most nutritious leaves, new research suggests
Giraffe necks are a hot topic among biologists. A new study contradicts an older theory that says male giraffes need long necks to fight over mates.
June 5, 2024 • ~7 min
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