Wing Pattern Sheds Light On Birthplace Of Migrating Monarch Butterflies A monarch butterfly’s wing patterns may ultimately provide clues as to where it was born. This could help researchers learn more about the iconic creatures’ annual migration. Source: Natures Talk…
Bats: Avoiding Noise Overlap When Foraging In a Group
Bats: Avoiding Noise Overlap When Foraging In a Group When darkness falls, bats emerge from their cave dwellings to forage, relying on the echos of their own calls to locate prey. A new study suggests bats avoid noise overlap in…
Researchers Confirm Camouflage Plays Key Role In Animal Survival [VIDEO]
Researchers Confirm Camouflage Plays Key Role In Animal Survival [VIDEO] It seems obvious that camouflage helps animals survive in the wild, but it is a relatively hard thing to test in the wild. A recent study, however, confirms this long-held…
Bed Bugs: Have they Built a Resistance To Insecticides?
Bed Bugs: Have they Built a Resistance To Insecticides? Bedbugs have built up a resistance to common insecticides due to overuse. Researchers suggest that in order to completely rid our sheets and mattresses of unwanted pests, we need to reevaluate…
Queen Bees and Ants Control Workers By Emitting a Special Pheromone, Researchers Say
Queen Bees and Ants Control Workers By Emitting a Special Pheromone, Researchers Say Queen bees and ants emit a chemical that alters their offspring’s DNA at birth. This keeps “princesses” sterile and working busily for the colony. Source: Natures Talk…
Prehistoric Bird Eaten to Extinction By Early Humans
Prehistoric Bird Eaten to Extinction By Early Humans Burn patterns evident on eggshells belonging to ancient, 500-pound flightless Australian birds were recently found by researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder. This suggests early humans hunted the bird and collected…
New Chameleon With Blue Spots Found In Tanzania's Mountains
New Chameleon With Blue Spots Found In Tanzania’s Mountains A new chameleon species sporting blue spots was recently found in the mountains of Tanzania. Researchers say this find highlights the diversity of animals living in this region. Source: Natures Talk…
Pink-Headed Duck: Researchers Unravel Mystery Behind Unique Feathers
Pink-Headed Duck: Researchers Unravel Mystery Behind Unique Feathers Researchers have finally revealed what gave the extinct Pink-headed Duck its unique-colored plumage. Source: Natures Talk Show via Nature World News Pink-Headed Duck: Researchers Unravel Mystery Behind Unique Feathers Natures Talk Show…
Ancient Rodents With Large Brains Were Not Necessarily Smart
Ancient Rodents With Large Brains Were Not Necessarily Smart There is more to determining an animal’s intelligence than brain size. A new study from the University of Toronto found an ancient rodent species had a large brain that was even…
