Parrots are known for their intelligence and social behavior, and a recent study has shed new light on just how complex their interactions with each other can be. Researchers have discovered that some species of parrots use tokens as currency, sharing them with their pals so they can purchase food from a vending machine. The study, conducted by researchers at the … [Read more...] about Parrots use tokens as currency to help their friends purchase food
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Newly Hatched Golden Plovers Blend in Perfectly with Their Surroundings
Golden plovers are known for their striking appearance, with a spotted gold and black back and cap. But what's truly remarkable about these birds is their incredible camouflage that blends in with their mossy nesting sites. These migratory birds breed in the Arctic tundra, where males build nests on the ground and females line them with grass, lichens, and moss. The … [Read more...] about Newly Hatched Golden Plovers Blend in Perfectly with Their Surroundings
Why Do Some Cows Have Holes Drilled in Their Stomach?
Cows that have holes drilled in their stomach are known as “cannulated cows,” and the hole drilled in their stomach is known as a “cannula.” Imagine having access to a cow’s stomach. Call it craving or curiosity, a cannulated cow is a man-made experiment to learn more about what happens in a bovine’s digestive tract and how to maximize its milk output. A cannula functions as … [Read more...] about Why Do Some Cows Have Holes Drilled in Their Stomach?
These Ants Use The Skulls Of Their Adversaries As Decorations For Their Houses
We’re beginning to understand how and why one species goes after larger foes—and it may have something to do with evading kidnapper ants. Three ants—a headhunter, a fearsome biter, and a kidnapper—are at the center of a mystery that scientists are starting to unravel. A little, rust-colored ant species known as Formica archboldi has been known to decorate its nests with … [Read more...] about These Ants Use The Skulls Of Their Adversaries As Decorations For Their Houses
These Giant Tarantulas Are Best Friends With Little Frogs, And Their Bond Is One Of Nature’s Most Beautiful
It may appear counterintuitive that an 8-inch wide defensive tarantula would choose to share its life and burrow with a half-inch slimy frog, yet nature permits the most beneficial relationships to evolve between the most unexpected species. Several types of interesting biological interactions occur between different species in nature, although the most common ones are … [Read more...] about These Giant Tarantulas Are Best Friends With Little Frogs, And Their Bond Is One Of Nature’s Most Beautiful