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How beetles decode nature’s signals
10 Oct 2024

How beetles decode nature’s signals

By Inge Ruigrok - Dung beetles are notable not only for their ecological role in recycling animal waste but also for their extraordinary navigation skills. They rely on signals from the sky, such as the sun, moon, and stars, to guide them. By observing these natural cues,…
By Inge Ruigrok - Dung beetles are notable not only for their ecological role in recycling animal waste but also for their extraordinary navigation…
By Inge Ruigrok - Dung beetles are notable not only for their ecological role in recycling animal waste but also for their extraordinary navigation skills. They rely on signals from the sky, such as the sun, moon, and stars, to guide them. By observing these natural cues,…

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In the heart of a South African wilderness, Erica van de Waal studies 250 vervet monkeys to understand how they share knowledge and cultural…
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Studying gangs from the inside

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