(ANIMAL SCIENCE) Researchers have found that wind speeds over Antarctic seas are increasing—making life a bit easier for local albatrosses. Increased wind speeds help sea birds make shorter foraging trips and, as a result, the local birds have grown in size. Could too strong of winds become problematic? Read on to learn more. — Global Animal
(BIRD INTELLIGENCE) Researchers have found that birds, specifically pigeons, are math wizards in the animal kingdom. Besides for humans and certain non-human primates, pigeons can learn abstract mathematical rules and other numerical skills. Read more on this new finding and why the shared math intelligence of birds and primates is puzzling scientists. — Global Animal
(SCIENCE) While researchers have long considered birds to be intelligent animals, new studies show that pigeons can learn abstract math! Moreover, pigeons join rhesus monkeys and humans as the only species to exhibit these math skills. Read on to learn more about the study and the possible ancestral link between birds and primates. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) The age-old question of ‘which came first: the chicken or the egg?’ has generated debate for centuries. Which do you think? Guess no more – we have the answer! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) A recent study conducted by the University of Oxford demonstrates how in certain instances European starlings make better choices when they have less information. The research focuses on irrational behavior and aims to identify the decision processes used by animals and humans. Read on to learn more about this fascinating study. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) NEW ZEALAND — A rare, endangered, white Kiwi Bird named Manukura survived her surgery and returned safely home to the Wellington Zoo. No, she is albino, just born without color. We’re glad she’s healthy! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) Some male creatures of the animal kingdom have a special quirk which helps to succeed in mating and avoid conflict: they act like females. The anomaly, cited as permanent female mimicry, occurs in fish, reptiles, insects, and garter snakes, as well as several species of raptors. However, studies show the trait stays a consistent 10% throughout generations of species, telling us that female mimicry isn’t necessarily the most advantageous of characteristics. Adaptations as such are truly unique wonders of our wild kingdom. — Global Animal
(WILDLIFE CONSERVATION) CALIFORNIA — Off the coast of San Francisco on the Farallon Islands lives the Ashy Storm Petrel, a scare seabird found only along the California Current. But the sudden infestation of the house mouse now threatens the entire island’s ecosystem. The mice eat and reproduce all day. The owls feast on the mice well into the winter then turning to the petrel after the mice population recedes. The problem is the petrel don’t provide enough food for the owls who then starve to death. Read on for more details on this food-chain calamity and possible solutions to the epidemic. — Global Animal
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