Zoology

Citizen Science Informs Bird Feeder Dilemma

Do you have a bird feeder at home? Fifty percent of Americans do. Learn how to feed the birds without causing them to crash into your window.

Flying insects seem magnetized by light, but why? New research uncovers the dorsal-light-response mechanism behind this phenomenon.

Matabele ants of sub-Saharan Africa are the only other known species to recognize infections and be able to use antibiotics for treatment.

Brain evolution in the Heliconius butterfly is linked to their specific feeding preferences and foraging behaviors.

Play behavior and laughter in rats is influenced by their environment and by the part of the brain that controls fight or flight responses.

Are you wondering if the well-known mosquito eaters actually eat mosquitos? Find out the answer to this question and more.

Rising temperatures in recent years have been linked to observed shifts in bee phenology. These changes may impact pollination.

Emperor penguins officially a threatened species because of projections of population decline from climate change and ineffective conservation.

Woodpeckers may not sing out melodies, but a new study hones in on how their drumming may be similar to birdsong on a neural level.

Zoology

Cats in a new study showed lower stress responses while listening to a certain type of music, which could help vet visits be less stressful.