Foraging

The animals graze the vegetation into a picturesque turf, fertilize the soil with their dung and disperse seeds over large distances

In 2021, researchers identified a new whale species and are now scrambling to save their natural habitat

Lions, chimpanzees, and bears. Oh my.

A new study suggests the insects aren't quick to forgive and forget.

Traveling at the surface just comes with too much pressure

The insects participate in elaborate courtships, are devoted parents, occasionally eat each other and have a gregarious nature

Moon phases influence the behavior of half the mammal species in tropical forests. About 1/3 of these tropical mammals are less active under a full moon. The post Some tropical mammals shy away from the full moon first appeared on EarthSky.

A team led by researchers at the University of Washington and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has uncovered key information about what resident killer whale populations are eating. Researchers had long known that resident killer whales—also known as resident orcas—prefer to hunt fish, particularly salmon. But some populations thrive, while others have struggled. Scientists have long sought to…

Researchers have discovered that seabirds, including penguins and albatrosses, have highly-sensitive regions in their beaks that could be used to help them find food. This is the first time this ability has been identified in seabirds.

Imagine a bee crawling into a bright yellow flower.

To target the tiny prey they depend on, humpbacks have developed a way of trapping them with nets made out of bubbles. A new study shows exactly how they do it.

Neighbors can be annoying. They may be loud or intrude on your space. But is it worth fighting with them? Parrotfish choose not to.

Carpenter ants carry out lifesaving amputations on their colony siblings to save them

Their food supply in East African lakes could collapse as rains increase

Dressed in protective clothing and armed with a smoker, Peter Nyongesa walked through the mangroves to monitor his beehives along the Indian Ocean coastline.

Rescued chicks favour seafood, suggesting they turn to urban diet as adults from necessity rather than preference

Some otters rely on tools to bust open hard-shelled prey items like snails, and a new study suggests this tool use is helping them to survive as their favorite, easier-to-eat foods disappear.

Fire and rain could leave migrating animals with limited resources.

An ant colony is sustained through complex social dynamics, with each member—the queen, males and workers (sterile females)—contributing to the greater community. Some species add complexity to this dynamic with the addition of rather small queens.

Pangolins are fascinating creatures known for their unique appearance and distinctive scales. They are mammals belonging to the order Pholidota and are native to Africa and Asia. Due to their primary diet of ants and termites, pangolins are often referred to as "scaly anteaters".