The queen, on the right with a larger, darker body, is bigger than the worker bees in the colony and lives several times longer.
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A number of theories try to explain how cultural differences come to be. A new study quantifies how such factors as resource abundance, population density and infectious disease risk can contribute.
The complex interactions that maintain group health inside a bee hive offer lessons for humanity during pandemics.
Rachael Bonoan
New study reveals competition can trigger mass evictions in even the most cooperative of animal social groups.
Urban noise pushes birds to sing in high pitch and ship sound deafens whales and dolphins.
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Last week, a new frog capable of shape-shifting, was discovered. Though many other animals use camouflage, there are only a few other species known which can actually shift their shape.
Slow, lazy, stupid? It’s time to update your impression of the crocodilians. These animals are up to amazing things that we’re only beginning to observe and recognize.