2017 ‘average’ year for shark attacks, deaths
With 88 reported unprovoked shark attacks and five fatalities worldwide, 2017 was “just an average year,” according to the University…
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Noise pollution causes chronic stress in birds, with health consequences for young
Birds exposed to the persistent noise of natural gas compressors show symptoms remarkably similar to those in humans suffering from…
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Night-flyers or day-trippers? Study sheds light on when moths, butterflies are active
Butterflies fly during the day while moths travel at night – or so you might think. In reality, their behavior…
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Why are there no sea snakes in the Atlantic?
Sea snakes are an evolutionary success story. With about 70 species, they’re the most diverse reptile group in the ocean,…
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New Peruvian bird species discovered by its song
A new species of bird from the heart of Peru remained undetected for years until researchers identified it by its…
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Skin-ditching gecko inexplicably leaves body armor behind when threatened
When trouble looms, the fish-scale geckos of Madagascar resort to what might seem like an extreme form of self-defense —…
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A case of mistaken identity: DNA links male, female butterfly thought to be distinct species
Researchers recently discovered what was thought to be a distinct species of butterfly is actually the female of a species…
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Shark scavenging helps reveal clues about human remains
Shark feeding habits are helping scientists identify marks on human bones found in the ocean. By analyzing shark scavenging behavior,…
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Young hellbenders need a kids’ menu
Juvenile hellbenders have a different diet than adults, a finding that could help improve conservation efforts of the giant aquatic…
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Noise pollution from gas compressors changes abundance of insects, spiders
The relentless roar of natural gas compressors influences the numbers of insects and spiders nearby, triggering decreases in many types of…
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