Animal Stories in the News (April 10, 2010)
Common toads can detect impending seismic activity and alter their behaviour from breeding to evacuation mode, according to this new study.
After the new study that suggests toads can detect impending earthquakes, this article looks at the past evidence of animals predicting natural disasters.
Status among hyenas may be a laughing matter, but for biologists, studying the exact significance of their different 'he-ha-hi-he' and 'he-he-he-he' vocalisations is no giggle.
According to a recent survey, cat owners are more likely to be female and younger than those who don't own cats.
According to a new study, pigeons are perfectly able to protect themselves from harm and alert other pigeons of impending doom with a sharp, whistling sound with their wings.
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