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communication, ecology

Bowhead Whales Impress Researchers With Their Song Diversity
Catherine Offord | Apr 4, 2018 | 2 min read
A group of around 300 whales produced 184 distinct songs over just a few years, according to a new study.
The Caterpillar that Cries Wolf
Mary Bates | Sep 22, 2017 | 3 min read
In a case of acoustic deception, caterpillars mimic bird alarm calls to defend themselves.
Man and Bird Chat While Honey Hunting
Bob Grant | Jul 25, 2016 | 2 min read
A study suggests that humans and avians in sub-Saharan Africa communicate to find and mutually benefit from the sweet booty.
Good Vibrations
Cristina Luiggi | Sep 1, 2012 | 4 min read
Researchers are learning how species from across the animal kingdom use seismic signals to mate, hunt, solve territorial disputes, and much more.
Behavior Brief
Rachel Nuwer | Sep 21, 2011 | 4 min read
A round-up of recent discoveries in behavior research
Kelly Benoit-Bird: Sounding the Deep
Carrie Arnold | Mar 31, 2011 | 2 min read
Associate professor, College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University. Age: 34
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