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Tag: Animal Behavior
Is There an Ethical Way to Kill Rats?
Welcome to the rat trapper’s dilemma.
Juan Carrito, Italy’s Beloved Brown Bear, Dies In Traffic Accident
The 3-year-old rare Apennine brown bear was killed Monday night. He had become a celebrity because of his forays into human habitats.
What Drove the Creation of Working Dog Breeds?
Genetic variants associated with brain development help distinguish breeds designed for different physical tasks, a new study reports.
The Animal Translators
Scientists are using machine learning to eavesdrop on naked mole rats, fruit bats, crows and whales — and to communicate back.
Did My Cat Just Hit On Me? An Adventure in Pet Translation
Entrepreneurs are aiming to put A.I.-powered pet translation tools into our pockets.
A Famous Walrus Is Killed, and Norwegians Are Divided
The killing of Freya has polarized Oslo and threatens to blight the image of a country more commonly associated with diplomatic good deeds than mob-like hits.
The Outdoor Cat: Neighborhood Mascot or Menace?
To some, letting cats roam is unthinkable. To others, so is keeping them inside.
Did Nature Heal During the Pandemic ‘Anthropause’?
Covid precautions created a global slowdown in human activity — and an opportunity to learn more about the complex ways we affect other species.
Chewed and Rolled: How Cats Make the Most of Their Catnip High
A new study finds that the feline reaction to catnip and silver vine helps to stave off mosquitoes and other bloodsucking insects.