Reports filed under Animal Behavior, newest first.
The thread discusses the use of motion camouflage by dragonflies when hunting prey, highlighting a natural behavior that was not covered in a YouTube video the user watched. The user shares this information to inform others about this pheno…
The thread discusses a study showing that wild Bornean orangutan mothers actively seek out playmates for their young, highlighting the importance of social play in the development of young orangutans. This behavior is significant as it chal…
The thread discusses African elephants in #MountElgon's #Kitum Cave using their tusks to scrape volcanic rock for essential minerals like sodium, calcium, and magnesium. It highlights a unique mining tradition passed down through generation…
The thread discusses scientific research indicating that dogs can distinguish between different human facial expressions, such as fear, anger, and sadness, through specific neural mechanisms. This highlights the cognitive abilities of dogs …
The thread discusses a study revealing that monkeys sometimes form pet-like relationships with other monkeys, similar to human pet ownership. This highlights potential parallels between primate and human social behaviors, sparking interest …
The thread discusses a scientific study from Japan that explains how cats land on their feet by analyzing their spine structure. It highlights the long-standing physics problem and the new biomechanical approach to solving it.
The thread discusses recent scientific findings about pigeons using magnetic sensors in their livers for navigation, highlighting the role of iron-rich immune cells and the potential link between immunity and sensory perception in birds.
The thread discusses a scientific study suggesting that parrots use proper names to refer to individuals, similar to humans, indicating advanced social understanding and individual recognition. This finding has implications for our understa…
The thread discusses the unusual mating behavior of mayflies, highlighting their acrobatic and complex sexual rituals. This topic is of interest due to its unique biological aspect and the way it challenges common perceptions of animal beha…
The thread discusses two incidents of dog attacks on children, resulting in injuries. These incidents highlight concerns about public safety and the potential risks associated with dogs in residential areas.
The thread discusses a study on homing pigeons' collective navigation, focusing on how simple cognitive mechanisms, like averaging, can explain their route improvements without requiring complex cognitive abilities. The study's findings are…
A study claims that salmon exposed to cocaine swim twice as far as non-drugged salmon, suggesting a potential impact of drug exposure on fish behavior. The post has been shared multiple times with similar content, indicating public interest…
The thread discusses a study about a parrot using a broken beak to become a dominant male, highlighting animal behavior and adaptation. The posts are shared across different sections of New Scientist, indicating the topic's relevance to bio…
The thread discusses a study suggesting that sperm whales' communication resembles human speech structure, highlighting similarities between whale language and human language.
The thread discusses a study showing that risk-taking ravens near humans have shorter lifespans, highlighting the impact of human interaction on wildlife behavior and survival.