Science & Environment
DNA blueprint of zebra finch gives human language clues
The first songbird to have its genome deciphered may offer new insight into how human children learn to speak.
Tag: animal behaviour
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Toads have inbuilt earthquake warning system
Toads are capable of detecting an impending earthquake several days before the first tremors strike.
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Climate change causing butterflies to emerge 10 days early
The first direct evidence of climate change impacts on Australian natural systems has been revealed.
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Whale research mission returns from Antarctica
Scientists attest to a successful study of the behaviour of whales in Antarctic waters.
Wildlife
Dingoes skilled at reading human gestures
The ability of wild dingoes to react to social cues from humans sets them apart from wolves in the smarts department, a new study shows.
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Tough environment no barrier to platypus
A new study is attempting to bring one platypus population back on the radar.