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Category: Wildlife
Bold Monkeys Learn Faster than Shy Monkeys
New research has revealed that bolder monkeys learn faster than shy ones, which was especially evident for members of some family groups.
The State of Honey Bees
USDA annual reports that examine the gain and loss of colonies, including losses due to colony collapse disorder.
Wildlife death and illness reports
Wildlife death and illness reports: WHISPers, hosted by the USGS National Wildlife Health Center, is a repository for sharing basic information about historic and ongoing wildlife mortality (death) and/or morbidity (illness) events.
Gorillas can recognize you by your voice
New scientific research demonstrates that gorillas are able to recognize familiar human voices based on their relationship with the speaker.
Smart Parrots Need A Lot of Stimulation: Study
The results of an important new study help to explain why many intelligent birds–and perhaps other animals–struggle in captivity. More specifically, the results revealed that the smarter the bird, the more unique welfare needs it has in captivity.
Squirrel Personalities Uncovered
New scientific research has revealed that golden-mantled ground squirrels demonstrate individual differences across four personality traits.
Hummingbirds can Smell Danger
New research findings have revealed that contrary to popular belief, hummingbirds do have an active sense of smell. In fact, scientists say that in less time than it takes to read this sentence, hummingbirds can catch a whiff of potential trouble.
Babies of High-Ranking Hyena Moms Inherit the Status
New research reveals that hyenas inherit their social networks and social status from their mothers.
Elephant Personality Predicts Problem-Solving
New research reveals that an elephant’s personality may play an important role in how well that elephant can solve novel problems.
Pretty Parrots At Risk from Poachers
According to the results of a new scientific study “pretty” parrots are at increased risk for being snatched up for Indonesia’s illegal wildlife trade.
Dangerously Cute: Bushbabies Threatened by Pet Trade
Bushbabies are cute as a button and some people keep them as pets, which has put these little creatures at risk from the underground pet trade industry.
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