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The fate of a century-old partnership between humans and dolphins
Evolution & Behaviour

The fate of a century-old partnership between humans and dolphins

Aligning human interests and wildlife protection requires a deep understanding of human-wildlife interactions. Behavioral tracking and demographic surveys show...

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How mixed-breed dogs resolve the “horoscopes” surrounding dog breeds
Evolution & Behaviour

How mixed-breed dogs resolve the “horoscopes” surrounding dog breeds

Dog breeds are iconic, serving as familiar examples for how genetic selection can produce a diverse array of biological traits from appearance to physiology to...

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The diurnal habits of a long-gone Tibetan Owl
Evolution & Behaviour

The diurnal habits of a long-gone Tibetan Owl

Owl’s nocturnal habits stand out from most birds, and in various cultures they are associated with wisdom or even the magical world of Harry Potter. We...

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Millions of years of evolution at stake on Madagascar
Evolution & Behaviour

Millions of years of evolution at stake on Madagascar

The mammals of Madagascar have seen many human induced extinctions while increasing human influence mean many more may follow. We show that adding to the few...

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Man-made check dams alter tadpole growth and activity
Evolution & Behaviour

Man-made check dams alter tadpole growth and activity

Some tadpoles living in the Himalaya were recently discovered to be overwintering in cold stream water. We asked how the modification of these stream habitats...

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Sensorimotor wandering: leading spontaneously early human development
Evolution & Behaviour

Sensorimotor wandering: leading spontaneously early human development

Have you ever seen a newborn baby seemingly aimlessly move their arms and legs? Even though babies at this stage have little understanding of the world or how...

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Nature favors simplicity and symmetry in biological forms
Evolution & Behaviour

Nature favors simplicity and symmetry in biological forms

Why do symmetric and regular shapes abound in biology? Using arguments based on algorithmic information theory, we explain why a preference for simple shapes...

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Do our marine highways disrupt blue whale habitats?
Evolution & Behaviour

Do our marine highways disrupt blue whale habitats?

Using dedicated surveys and data from satellite tags, we identified areas where blue whales concentrate in Chilean Patagonia. We show that the main vessel...

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Spring: A Season Of New Beginnings And The End Of The Dinosaurs
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Spring: A Season Of New Beginnings And The End Of The Dinosaurs

We probably all know about the extinction of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago, from an asteroid hitting the Yucatán peninsula. The impact caused tsunamis and...

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Salmon evolve quickly as a response to intense harvesting of their prey
Evolution & Behaviour

Salmon evolve quickly as a response to intense harvesting of their prey

To persist in the face of climate change and human activities, organisms may need to adapt. We showed that Atlantic salmon from River Teno (between Finland and...

4 min read4,698 views