Research suggests meerkat predator-scanning behaviour is altruistic
15 February 2013Meerkats are more likely to scan for predators from high vantage points or guard on their hind legs when young pups are present in the group.
Meerkats are more likely to scan for predators from high vantage points or guard on their hind legs when young pups are present in the group.
A newly designated Collaborating Centre at the 探花直播 of Cambridge will support the World Health Organization (WHO) in detecting and responding to major epidemic- and pandemic-prone diseases.
Researchers have identified 15 issues that could affect the diversity of life on Earth in 2013.
Research indicates the out-of-Africa spread of humans was dictated by the appearance of favourable climatic windows.
探花直播researchers are recognised for 'the excellence of their work and the profound implications their findings have had for others'.
Research reconciles competing theories about the origin of the domestic horse.
探花直播relationship between science and religion has had its rocky moments. But Dr Robert Asher, author of the newly published book 'Evolution and Belief: Confessions of a Religious Paleontologist', argues that the two sides can find common ground.
Research provides new insights about what caused the extinction of many of the world鈥檚 big animals over the last 100,000 years.
An innovative horizon-scanning exercise, which has just delivered its latest report, highlights emerging topics of relevance to the world鈥檚 natural environment and the diversity of its species.
Conservation scientists working in partnership with practitioners and policy makers are building practical tools for real-world conservation.