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How chimpanzee behavior contributed to human success

A study conducted by researchers from the **University of Oxford** and published in **PeerJ** focused on the behavior of wild chimpanzees in Bossou, Guinea, and their ability to crack nuts with hammers and anvils. This activity has been considered...

First extinction of a European bird declared: what is the species

A group of scientists declared amidst a commotion the first extinction of a European bird. It is a species that inhabited the continent and the Mediterranean region. It is the slender-billed curlew, a migratory shorebird species that bred in Western...

The Chernobyl Frogs: a study reveals how they age after nuclear radiation

A recent study analyzed the Chernobyl frogs, which inhabit near the exclusion zone of the city and surprised scientists. More than three decades after the nuclear accident, the analysis focused on how these creatures aged. The analysis of the effects...

The orientation of bats: acoustic mental maps in action

A study published in the journal Science reveals that bats that use echolocation possess an acoustic cognitive map of their living area, allowing them to orient themselves and navigate distances of several kilometers. Research and Methods The research was conducted by...

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What is the Miyawaki method, used to restore biodiversity worldwide

The Miyawaki Method is becoming increasingly famous worldwide because it has helped restore biodiversity in different parts of the...