Bumblebees drop to shake off Asian hornets
Bumblebees have a remarkably successful method for fighting off Asian hornets, new research shows. When attacked, buff-tailed bumblebees drop to...
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Clever lapwings use cover to hide in plain sight
Ground-nesting birds called lapwings use the shape of their nests and surroundings to hide from predators, new research shows. Many...
Jackdaws switch friends to gain food – but stick with family
Jackdaws ditch old friends and make new ones if it helps them get rewards – but stick with family through...
Rising seas will devastate coastal habitats
Research published today in Nature warns that rising seas will devastate coastal habitats. The study uses evidence that dates back...
Call to protect whales and dolphins at Indian Ocean hotspot
A remote part of the Indian Ocean is a hotspot for whales and dolphins, prompting researchers to call for a...
Bats feast as insects migrate through Pyrenees
Bats gather to feast as nocturnal insects fly through mountain passes in the Pyrenees each autumn, new research shows. University...
Male crickets court females in unison – unless rivals get too close
Male crickets sing in unison to attract females – but stop singing if a rival gets too close, new research...
Male killer whales protected by post-menopause mothers
Post-menopause female killer whales protect their sons – but not their daughters – from fights with other whales, new research...
Bats struggle during organic farming transition
Bat activity falls as farms make the transition to organic agriculture, new research shows. Organic farming is better for biodiversity...