(FISH DISCOVERY) Behavioral ecologists found that within a North American family of fish, males attract pregnant females with a striking yellow band at the end of their tailfin, according to a new study. The female fish, uninterested in mating, mistake the yellow band for food and end up losing out on real feeding opportunities. Read more on this male tactic, and how females have begun to catch on and change their behavior. — Global Animal
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The Great Minds Of Great Apes
(GREAT APES) While many of us spend our screen time playing games, great apes can actually use computers to solve complex problems. Yet, there is nothing natural about an ape working on a computer. Read on to learn more about the cognitive abilities of great apes. — Global Animal
The Biggest Can Still Get Bigger
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) Being the largest mammal on the planet has its advantages and disadvantages, but what happens when you don’t stop growing? The blue whale, scientists say, is doing just that. Why hasn’t the largest animal on earth stopped growing when other mammal species are shrinking? Read more to find out why and what this could mean for blue whales. — Global Animal
Rat Disguised As Skunk Gets Poisonous
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) In nature, many animals use elements in the environment to become poisonous and help protect themselves from predators. The African Crested Rat has a trick up his sleeve, one that’s dangerous even for him. But don’t be fooled by his skunk-like garb – it’s not his smell that will get you. Read more to find out how the African crested rat poisons himself to survive. — Global Animal
Male House Mice Sing For Their Ladies
(ANIMAL DISCOVERY) Scientists at the Veterinary University of Vienna in Austria have recently studied the songs of the male house mouse. The mice, who court by way of vocal techniques unheard by the human ear, are further evidence of animal species who use song as a means to communicate. Read more for insight into the study and why the song’s duration, frequency, and genetic differences might make all of the difference to a potential mate. — Global Animal
Look Who’s Talking: Four Animals Who Could
(ANIMAL COMMUNICATION) Here are the true stories of a seal, parrot, cat, and chimp who communicated with humans in words and other wondrous ways. Anyone who’s ever wondered what a pet was thinking will appreciate these four fabulous communicators. —Global Animal
Animal DNA Helps Catch Abusers
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) Though human DNA has been used in criminal cases for about 35 years, the collection of animal DNA has only begun to gain ground in the past few years. Animal DNA is proving to be vital evidence in cases involving animal abuse. Since there is a known link between animal and human violence, this step towards justice is good news for all. — Global Animal
Monkey Mom Raises First Set Of Twins
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) TIBET — Twins in nature are rare but this supermom is making it work, keeping both of her children alive longer than any other documented cases of macaque twins. She and her babies prove what many mom’s already know—being a mom is hard work, especially when you have two mouths to feed. — Global Animal
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