Únor 2024

While plants may only offer a gentle swaying sound to our ears, beneath this quiet facade, they engage in intricate communication networks, signaling warnings and calls for assistance to one …

Manon Schweinfurth’s experiment at Zambia’s Chimfunshi reserve, one of the largest chimpanzee sanctuaries, took an unforeseen turn thanks to Bobby, a 24-year-old male chimpanzee. His refusal to cooperate with fellow …

Apples, one of the globe’s most recognizable and widely consumed fruits, may seem mundane to many. Yet, this seemingly ordinary fruit hides some remarkable traits and historical nuggets that elevate …

Everyone probably knows that the largest land animal today is the elephant, but record holders in the category of birds, reptiles or amphibians have considerably less publicity. The long-extinct giants …

A mysterious lory paralysis syndrome is again rampant in Australia, knocking parrots and other frugivores out of the sky. But the cause of this syndrome still remains unknown. About 200 …

Although plants cannot walk to find a suitable place to live, they use other mechanisms – for example, they can orient themselves in the direction of the sun’s rays. Sunflowers …

In a revelation that challenges our typical view of spiders, certain species demonstrate extraordinary parental care, reminiscent of mammals. Among these, the Chinese grasshopper spider, Toxeus magnus, stands out for …

Regardless of whether you peel a banana from the top or the bottom, one thing most of us share is a love for bananas. This affection is not unique to …

Contrary to common belief, parasites do not always harm their hosts; in fact, they can play crucial roles in the ecosystem’s dynamics. These organisms have developed remarkable methods to not …

Despite centuries of coexistence with domesticated dogs, the reason behind the tail wagging of our canine friends remains a mystery. Researchers from Germany’s Max Planck Institute have proposed a novel …