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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.
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The frog reproductive organ changes abnormally
In a study that has a wide range of applications for the long-running debate on whether agricultural chemicals are harmful to amphibians, animal researchers at the Unive…
Animal world
Discover the only new gecko species in the world
Scientists from the Department of Animal Sciences (Department of Biology, University of Vinh) have discovered a new species of geckos, possibly the only geckos in the wo…
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Chimp comforted by kissing
For people, a hug and comforting words can help a lot of relief. It turned out that chimpanzees hugged each other for that purpose.
Animal world
Spider 'artist' traps prey with light
The cross shape, zigzag shape or twisted shape on the spider web has long been confusing to observers. New research on spiders Australia found that those seemingly usele…
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Pigeons are able to perceive superior to 3-year-old children
Scientists at Keio University have shown that pigeons can distinguish their own video images, even with a latency of about 5-7 seconds, so their self-awareness is higher…
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High rate of hormones is a weapon to kill siblings
The Nazca dove - a seabird that lives on the Galápagos Island - came out ready to kill its siblings when it was removed. Biologists at Wake Forest University and colleag…
Animal world
Birds transmit success messages in songs
Some song-singing migratory birds can find the best place to live by overhearing the songs of other birds that have children. This behavioral and communicative character…
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Effect of female mouse urine on male mice
According to researchers at St. Mary's Medical School. Louis of Washington University, a group of steroids found in female mouse urine runs straight to the male mouse he…
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When threatened, frogs can turn their toes into claws
Harvard University biologists have just discovered that some African frogs carry secret weapons: when threatened, frogs use sharp bones in their toes to pierce their ski…
Animal world
'Homosexual love' is popular in the animal world
When homosexuals celebrated the right to marry each other in California (USA), many people asked the question: Is love between two homosexuals an unnatural phenomenon?
Animal world
Animals also suffer from depression
Scientists at the University of Bristol, UK, have developed a new way to measure the emotional state of animals.
Animal world
Mother mice give energy to their children when life is threatened
An interesting researcher from Iowa State University discovered an interesting thing: the sick mouse mother sacrificed her energy to produce healthier children.
Animal world
The coat makes up the bravery of male swallows
A new study conducted by the University of Colorado at Boulder showed that sex hormones in male North American swallows skyrocketed during the breeding season when resea…
Animal world
The mouse senses oxygen by skin
Biologists at the University of California San Diego have recently discovered that rats' skin can sense low oxygen levels and regulate the production of erythropoietin (…