Are plants smart?
Author: Samantha E Andres Source: Calvo, Paco, et al. “Plants are intelligent, here’s how.” Annals of Botany 125.1 (2020): 11-28. What is
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Will Groom for Food: Social Bonds in Vampire Bats
For vampire bats, friendship is costly. Researchers show how low risk cooperative behaviors can lead to social bonding – and sharing a meal.
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Spotting the Shy Guy – Why Collaboration With Local Indigenous People Can Be An Asset to Conservation Management
A recent Australian study highlights the importance of including local and indigenous people in conservation research. While examining mitigation of lizard population declines, scientists stumbled upon a surprising finding about how researchers’ cultural differences can affect fieldwork and experimental outcomes.
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