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Animals Are Shape-Shifting in Response to a Warming World
Animals Are Shape-Shifting in Response to a Warming World
Forced to respond to a climate that’s changing faster than it ever has, it remains unclear whether species’ adaptations can keep pace.
Forced to respond to a climate that’s changing faster than it ever has, it remains unclear whether species’ adaptations can keep pace.
Squirrel
Gut Microbes Help Ground Squirrels Endure Hibernation
Alejandra Manjarrez, PhD | Jan 27, 2022 | 4 min read
By breaking down urea, the animals’ gut bacteria recycle nitrogen, which can be then used to build new molecules during prolonged fasting.
How Squirrels Use Bird Chatter to Assess Safety
Shawna Williams | Jun 1, 2020 | 5 min read
An undergraduate research project finds the animals are tuned in to reassuring information from other species.
Squirrels Listen to Birdsong for Safety Cues
Emily Makowski | Sep 5, 2019 | 2 min read
Eastern gray squirrels appear to ease up on vigilance behavior when the birds sound calm.
Image of the Day: Hot Pink Squirrels
Carolyn Wilke | Feb 15, 2019 | 1 min read
Under UV light, flying squirrels give off a rosy glow.
Behavior Brief
Rina Shaikh-Lesko | Apr 28, 2014 | 4 min read
A round-up of recent discoveries in behavior research