Very Rare Butterflies May Pull Through Winter Because of Snow The poweshiek skipperling butterfly in Canada’s Manitoba received good news recently when snow fell on the southern prairies of the province. Researchers wonder whether that will be enough to save…
Genes Control Release Of Stress Hormones In Competitive Primates, Researchers Say
Genes Control Release Of Stress Hormones In Competitive Primates, Researchers Say Japanese macaques are exposed to various stressful situations in the wild, including rank fights and mating competitions. Researchers recently took a closer look at how genetics ultimately control the…
Earliest Evidence Of Brood Care Revealed In 508 Million-Year-Old Fossils
{$inline_image} Earliest Evidence Of Brood Care Revealed In 508 Million-Year-Old Fossils Fossils of a 508 million-year-old shrimp-like creature known as “Waptia” were discovered in China carrying several eggs with embryos. This find represents the earliest known evidence of brood care,…