Just like birds, alligators remain loyal to their partners for yearsOctober 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A decade long study on alligators has finally led to the conclusion that the they are as loyal to their mating partners as birds. Scientists from the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory claim that up to 70 percent of females chose to remain with their partner for maximum time.
Birds' amazing flight patterns due to 'edge' detectionOctober 8th, 2009 SYDNEY - The amazing flight patterns and landing precision of birds rely on their ability to detect edges, scientists have discovered. The research suggests that edge detection is crucial in helping all animals, including humans, move around safely, and may be more important than our ability to see colour.
Migrating birds chill at stopovers to save energySeptember 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - In a new research, scientists have suggested that migrating birds drop their body temperature at night during stopovers to save energy and build up their reserves faster. Scientists Michal Wojciechowski and Berry Pinshow carried out the research.
Arctic oil rigs help predators prey on nesting birdsSeptember 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Developing oil rigs in the Arctic is helping predators prey on nesting birds by providing them with subsidised housing. They nest and den around drilling infrastructure and supplement their diets with garbage and nesting birds, says a new study by Wildlife Conservation Society, US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Lake Eyre lady lizards snub 'harassing' males by flaunting their orange undies!August 24th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Lake Eyre female lizards snub harassing mates by displaying bright orange colour, a new study has found. Lead researcher Devi Stuart-Fox from University of Melbourne revealed that dragon lizards found in northern South Australia developed bright orange patches on their throats and bellies when they were reproductively active.
Birds love soaking in the sun as much as humans doAugust 19th, 2009 LONDON - Its not just humans who enjoy soaking up in the sun on the beach, for birds are fond of sunbathing too, according to the bird charity RSPB. The charity revealed that they receive almost 100 calls during hot spells from people who are concerned with watching birds lying with their feathers and wings exposed to the sun.
Female pandas can discern the love calls of different suitorsJune 17th, 2009 LONDON - An American researcher has shown that female giant pandas can tell one male's love calls from those of others, taking the first step towards proving that females among the animals use these bleats to choose their mates. Ben Charlton, a biologist at Zoo Atlanta, says that this finding attains significance as a gaining a better understanding of how females pick their mates might help zoos breed the notoriously picky and endangered animals.
Darwin's belief that animals don't pick their mates by pure chance is correct, says expertJune 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - About 150 years after Charles Darwin wrote defined 'mate selection' among animals as a deliberate process involving numerous factors, a Texas A and M University biologist has lent support to his beliefs that the choice of mates and sexual selection are beyond mere chance. Adam Jones, who has studied Darwin's work for years, says that the English naturalist's work has withstood decades of analysis and scrutiny.
Animals make more complex decisions about choosing mates than earlier thoughtJune 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Purdue University researchers have shown that animals make more complex decisions about choosing mates than earlier thought. Andrew DeWoody, who led the study published in the journal Molecular Ecology, says that it is not just major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes that animals use as the sole basis for mate choice.
Ronaldo plans on making team-mates listen to Ricky Martin's albumsMay 14th, 2009 LONDON - Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he is such a fan of Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin and his song 'Livin' La Vida Loca' that he plans on having his team-mates listen to it. "Ricky's tunes are very catchy.
What prompts female birds' promiscuous behaviour?May 1st, 2009 LONDON - Female birds' promiscuous behaviour breeds genetically better offspring that are also likely to do better in life, according to a new report. The discovery adds fuel to the debate about why some female birds seek those extra mates in the first place.
Female birds 'jam' their mates' flirtatious songsMarch 13th, 2009 LONDON - Female antbirds will sing over the songs of their male partners to jam their messages from getting through to solitary female that may be around, a new study has found. Males respond by singing a different tune.
Rolling Stones guitarist's wife wants to be with himMarch 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Jo Wood, wife of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, wants to work things out with him even after he has made her life miserable. Ronnie left Jo for a much younger woman.
Scherzinger wants to produce band mates' solo albumsFebruary 24th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls wants to help her band mates by producing their solo albums. Lead singer Scherzinger worked as an executive producer on three of the songs for 2008 album Doll Domination and now wants to produce more, reports contactmusic.com.
Winehouse to remove Blake's tattooJanuary 10th, 2009 LONDON - British singer Amy Winehouse wants to remove her husband Blake Fielder Civil's tattoo from her chest. According to mirror.co.uk, Winehouse is looking better and healthier and is making enquiries about tattoo removal.
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