Ant-ibiotics: How Ants Treat Infections
Matabele ants of sub-Saharan Africa are the only other known species to recognize infections and be able to use antibiotics for treatment.
Tag: animal behavior
Picky Eating and Brain Evolution in Butterflies
Brain evolution in the Heliconius butterfly is linked to their specific feeding preferences and foraging behaviors.
Brains and Play Behavior in Rats
Play behavior and laughter in rats is influenced by their environment and by the part of the brain that controls fight or flight responses.
To Sea Turtles, Ocean Plastic Smells Like Food
Sea turtles may eat plastic found in the ocean because it builds up a layer of microorganisms and smells the same as their food, a new study finds.
Toxoplasma Infection Makes Mice More Brave
By Mackenzie Myers, @kenzwrites Quiet as a mouse. Timid as a mouse. When’s the last time you heard a mouse…
Amazonian Frog Uses Mimicry to Ward Off Ants
Amazonian frogs prevent ant attacks by releasing chemicals mimicking those of leaf-cutter ants.
Simon’s Cat: Why Do Cats Love Boxes?
So, why do cats love boxes so much? Simon’s Cat Logic is a fun new video series in which an…
Zebra Finches: Learning from Lovebirds
From our Friends at ResearchGate Lovebirds know what they’re doing. It only takes zebra finches days to choose a partner,…
Birds Bond After Team Fights
As any fan of Hitchcock knows, birds often work together and, when threatened by rivals, are capable of marshaling their…