Not only do honeybees learn from each other where to find food, but they also need to learn from others the nitty-gritty details of their waggle dance language.
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Lizards fall for fake news
Not only humans sometimes “listen to” others even though they should know better. Research showed that some Italian wall lizards (Podarcis siculus) copy the decisions […]
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Man in pink or man in green? – on fruit flies following trends
Would you like to find out whether female fruit flies follow trends and choose mates that are similar to those most popular among other females? If so, read on.
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Do bat mothers teach their pups navigation?
Egyptian fruit-bat mothers go out of their way to help their young acquire the skill of navigation. It is one of few known (so far) examples of teaching in animals.
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Did you know that opening waste bins is a cultural trait in cockatoos?
I’ve written before about animal culture. I’ve also written about animals’ adaptation to urban life. This time I write about both: animal culture that is an adaptation to urban life.
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Did you know that bumblebees find efficient ways to move a ball to a target?
Have you ever watched a bumblebee collecting nectar from flowers? At first sight, this does not seem like a very difficult task, requiring sophisticated cognitive […]
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Did you know that humpback whales have seasonal hit songs?
Most likely you have heard birds singing. But have you heard whale song? In some whale species, for example humpbacks, male sing, probably for similar […]
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Did you know that great tits are conformists and can form traditions?
Probably everyone in Europe is familiar with this little bird – great tit. And the winter is a great period to observe them as they […]
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