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Eavesdropping Squirrels
Animals, Ecology, Nature maryb 9/4/19 Animals, Ecology, Nature maryb 9/4/19

Eavesdropping Squirrels

Eastern gray squirrels listen in to birds’ conversations for cues about nearby predator risk, according to a new study from Oberlin College. Researchers found that hearing casual bird chatter after a predator call signals safety to squirrels.

Read more on my Animal Minds blog: Squirrels Eavesdrop on Bird Chatter as Sign of Safety.

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What are the Squirrels in Your Yard Saying?
Animals, Biology, Ecology, Nature, Psychology maryb 6/20/14 Animals, Biology, Ecology, Nature, Psychology maryb 6/20/14

What are the Squirrels in Your Yard Saying?

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