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Bats: A Good Immune System Ensures Success in Reproduction
May 16, 2012 — Anyone who is healthy has more enthusiasm for reproduction. The same is true even for bats. Male bats with a good immune system are more successful in being selected by females during mate choice and ... > full story -
An Incisive Design Solution: The Spider's Venomous Fang
May 11, 2012 — Among the factors that make spiders successful predators is the ingeniously composed and structured material of their ... > full story -
New Species of Auburn Tiger Trapdoor Spider Discovered in a College Town Backyard
May 8, 2012 — A new species of trapdoor spider has been found in the heart of the city of Auburn, Alabama. Named in honor of the Auburn University's costumed tiger mascot, Aubie, the discovery of an unknown ... > full story -
Seabirds, a Key Factor in the Dispersal of Parasites
April 26, 2012 — Due to their capacity to travel long distances, seabirds play an important role in the dispersal and biodiversity of parasites and of the infectious agents these may transmit, a new study ... > full story -
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Discerning Males Remain Faithful ... If You Are a Spider
April 24, 2012 — Discerning males remain faithful...if you are a spider. Sex for male orb web spiders is a two shot affair since the act of mating destroys their genitalia. If they survive being eaten during their ... > full story -
Deadly Cat Disease: Effective Treatment for Bobcat Fever
April 18, 2012 — University of Missouri veterinarian Leah Cohn, a small animal disease expert, and Adam Birkenheuer from North Carolina State University, have found an effective treatment for "bobcat fever" which is ... > full story -
Mites Form Friendly Societies: Predatory Mites Who Stick With Familiar Individuals Are More Efficient at Finding Food
March 29, 2012 — For plant-inhabiting predatory mites, living among familiar neighbors reduces stress. This allows individuals to focus on other tasks and be more productive, in particular while they are foraging. ... > full story -
Lyme Disease Surge Predicted for Northeastern US: Due to Acorns and Mice, Not Mild Winter
March 16, 2012 — The northeastern US should prepare for a surge in Lyme disease this spring. And we can blame fluctuations in acorns and mouse populations, not the mild ... > full story -
Predicting the Spread of Ticks Across Canada
March 5, 2012 — Researchers are watching as ticks that carry Lyme disease colonize Canada, but their research aims to predict the communities most likely to be hit by this ... > full story -
Spider Silk Conducts Heat as Well as Metals
March 5, 2012 — Researchers have discovered that spider silk is surprisingly good at transferring heat. Spider silk, in fact, conducts heat as well or better than most ... > full story
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