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Scientist discovers beavers building prime salmon habitat in Skagit Delta

Biology / Ecology

May 24, 2009 | 5 / 5 (6) | 1

As sometimes happens with science, Greg Hood went looking for one thing, and found something else: tidal beavers.

Complete 'family tree' of all British birds gives clues about which species might be endangered next

Biology /

Jun 11, 2008 | 3 / 5 (2) | 1

A new complete evolutionary 'family tree' showing how all British bird species are related to each other may provide clues about which ones are at risk of population decline, according to new research published ...

Zoologists challenge longstanding theory that 'eyespots' mimic the eyes of predators' enemies

Biology /

Feb 21, 2008 | 3.8 / 5 (10) | 1

Circular markings on creatures such as butterflies are effective against predators because they are conspicuous features, not because they mimic the eyes of the predators’ own enemies, according to research published today ...

Brightly colored birds most affected by Chernobyl radiation

Biology /

Jul 11, 2007 | 4.6 / 5 (5) | 0

Brightly coloured birds are among the species most adversely affected by the high levels of radiation around the Chernobyl nuclear plant, ecologists have discovered. The findings – published online in the British Ecological ...

Urbanization favors sedentary males

Biology /

May 01, 2007 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

Urbanization changes landscapes and local environments, which can alter the life histories and traits of the creatures living in and around these areas. Studying European blackbirds (Turdus merula), Jesko Partecke and Eberhard ...

'Stress and the city': Urban birds keep cool

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Sep 01, 2006 | 2.8 / 5 (6) | 0

Animals colonizing cities are exposed to many novel and potentially stressful situations. Chronic stress, however, can cause deleterious effects. Hence, wild animals would suffer from city life unless they ...

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