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Tag: Animal Behavior
In Haifa, Israel, Wild Boars Encroach on Human Turf
Groups of boars have become an unavoidable presence in Haifa. Some human residents are charmed, but others are annoyed or frightened and now carry sticks on walks.
‘The Angriest Octopus’ Lashes at a Tourist on an Australian Beach
In a widely shared video, a lunging octopus in Australia earned a mild response from the man being targeted by an arm: “Oh, golly.”
‘A Social Species’: How Kangaroos Communicate With People
Researchers say that kangaroos are the first wild animals to exhibit interspecies communication that is more commonly seen in animals that have evolved alongside humans.
Fatal Shark Attacks in Australia Jump, Raising Questions
Eight people have been fatally attacked this year, the most in nearly a century. But scientists say these numbers don’t tell the full story.
Iceberg Headed for Sub-Antarctic Island Could Threaten Wildlife
The iceberg, known as A68a, broke apart from the Antarctic Peninsula in 2017 and has been drifting ever since.
Foul-Mouthed Parrots to Return to Park, Possibly Reformed
Five birds who moved to an English park had unprintable vocabularies, which they deployed on amused guests. Keepers said the parrots also learned to laugh at one another.
With an Internet of Animals, Scientists Aim to Track and Save Wildlife
Using tiny sensors and equipment aboard the space station, a project called ICARUS seeks to revolutionize animal tracking.
Elephants, Long Endangered by Thai Crowds, Reclaim a National Park
Tourist trails helped push elephants to their deaths in Thailand’s oldest nature preserve. The coronavirus lockdown is allowing them to roam freely again.
The Sound of One Shrimp Snapping
How climate change is altering nature’s sonic landscape.