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Finding the first whale near Greenland
Animal world

Finding the first whale near Greenland

A herd of North Atlantic head whales was discovered near Greenland in an area where the animal is thought to be extinct, using an underwater microphone system.

December 16, 2018
Blue whale reappears
Animal world

Blue whale reappears

Experts say they have detected the kind of sound signal that calls each other of the North Atlantic blue whale in a sea that used to be where whales live.

December 16, 2018
Identify hyenas with laughter
Animal world

Identify hyenas with laughter

Each hyena has a different laugh that conveys information about its age and position in its herd. This is the result of research by behavioral neurologists at the Univer…

December 16, 2018
Bats are silent when flying in groups
Animal world

Bats are silent when flying in groups

We still know that bats create a mischievous racket that helps them navigate in space. But it turns out they flapped their wings in a quiet environment when flying in fl…

December 16, 2018
Evolution of genes in bat ears
Animal world

Evolution of genes in bat ears

New research conducted by the University of Bristol shows that echolocation can evolve more than once in bats.

December 16, 2018
Migratory birds learn
Animal world

Migratory birds learn

As with many tourists learning local words, migratory birds seem to learn and understand the common calls of unrelated birds they encounter on their journey.

December 16, 2018
Squid can hear anything?
Animal world

Squid can hear anything?

The sea is very loud. Although we don't hear much when we put our ears down on the water, with a dedicated device you can hear an audio choir. The noise is very diverse,…

December 16, 2018