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Bumblebees Get by With a Little Help from Their Honeybee Rivals
Bumblebees can use cues from
their rivals the honeybees
to learn where the best food
resources are, according to
new research. In a new
study, researchers trained a
... > full story
Scared of a Younger Rival? Not for Some Male Songbirds
When mature male
white-crowned sparrows duel
to win a mate or a nesting
territory, a young bird just
doesn’t get much
respect. ... > full story
Treasure Trove of Wildlife Found in Peru Park
The Wildlife Conservation
Society’s (WCS) Peru
program recently announced
the discovery of 365 species
previously undocumented in
Bahuaja Sonene National Park
... > full story
Zap of Cold Plasma Reduces Harmful Bacteria on Raw Chicken
A new study demonstrates
that plasma can be an
effective method for killing
pathogens on uncooked
poultry. ... > full story
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Continental Mosquito With 'Vector' Potential Found Breeding in UK After 60 Year Absence
February 8, 2012 — A species of mosquito has been discovered breeding in the UK that has not been seen in the country since 1945. Populations of the mosquito, found across mainland Europe and known only by its Latin ... > full story -
How Viruses Evolve, and in Some Cases, Become Deadly
January 26, 2012 — Researchers have demonstrated how a new virus evolves, shedding light on how easy it can be for diseases to gain dangerous ... > full story -
For the Birds: Winged Predators Seek Certain Trees When Foraging for Caterpillars
January 26, 2012 — Location matters for birds on the hunt for caterpillars, according to researchers. Findings suggest that chickadees and others zero in on the type of tree as much as the characteristics of their ... > full story -
Tiny Crooners: Male House Mice Sing Songs to Impress the Girls
January 26, 2012 — It comes as a surprise to many that male house mice produce melodious songs to attract mates. Unfortunately for us, because the melodies are in the ultra-sonic range human ears cannot detect ... > full story -
Winged Dinosaur Archaeopteryx Dressed for Flight
January 24, 2012 — The iconic, winged dinosaur Archaeopteryx was dressed for flight, an international team of researchers has concluded. The group identified the color of the raven-sized creature's fossilized wing ... > full story -
Native Forest Birds in Hawaii in Unprecedented Trouble
January 19, 2012 — Native birds at Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge are in unprecedented trouble, according to a new ... > full story -
Speed Limit for Birds: Researchers Find Critical Speed Above Which Birds -- And Drones -- Are Sure to Crash
January 19, 2012 — The northern goshawk is one of nature's diehard thrill-seekers. The formidable raptor preys on birds and small mammals, speeding through tree canopies and underbrush to catch its quarry. While speed ... > full story -
Birds of a Feather Don't Always Stick Together
January 19, 2012 — Pigeons display spectacular variations in their feathers, feet, beaks and other physical traits, but a new study shows that visible traits don’t always coincide with genetics: A bird from one ... > full storyMore: -
Does La Niña Weather Pattern Lead to Flu Pandemics?
January 16, 2012 — Worldwide pandemics of influenza caused widespread death and illness in 1918, 1957, 1968 and 2009. A new study examining weather patterns around the time of these pandemics finds that each of them ... > full story -
Climate Adaptation Difficult for Europe's Birds
January 16, 2012 — For the past 20 years, the climate in Europe has been getting warmer. Species of bird and butterfly which thrive in cool temperatures therefore need to move further north. However, they have ... > full storyMore:
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