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Jet ants mark their trails with hindgut secretions that contain a special blend of pheromones. Large numbers of foraging ants commute on these trails, transporting honeydew collected from aphids and other insects in their social stomachs, or crops. One particular species of sap. . . Read More

The deep sea covers around 65% of the planet’s surface, making it the largest habitat on Earth. Yet, this vast area remains largely unknown. The remoteness of the deep sea, which lies below 200 m, makes traditional ecological data collection methods extremely difficult. As a. . . Read More

Researchers report that water buffaloes in the wetlands of northern Turkey are harboring strange hitchhikers all over their bodies — tiny frogs. In autumn, when domesticated Anatolian water buffaloes are released from their pastures to wallow in the marshes, they collect a. . . Read More

A new review of sustainable diets found those that reduced the amount of meat consumed had the most beneficial impacts on greenhouse gas emissions and land and water use. Vegan and vegetarian diets can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and land use by as much as 70% and reduce. . . Read More

A new study has identified the circumstances in which some animals change their behaviors in response to climate change. Behavioral flexibility allows animals to rapidly cope with changing environmental conditions. Behavior can also serve as an early indicator of environmental. . . Read More