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  • Nature & Wildlife

    New Insights into Animal Behavior

    May 5, 2026 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    It’s typically said that animal behavior is the result of biology and environment. The responses of wildlife are driven by the primal urges to survive and reproduce; or are triggered by internal or external cues, such as the appearance of a nearby threat.

  • Nature & Wildlife

    The Ears of Animals

    Feb 17, 2026 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    Because it’s so automatic, hearing is a sense that is often taken for granted. However, it’s a crucial sensory system for humans and other animals, acting as a primary tool for survival by detecting threats, locating food and enabling communication, often functioning even in darkness or over long distances.

  • Nature & Wildlife

    Mother’s Day: Maternal Care, Long Lives and Helpful Daughters

    May 6, 2025 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    Across the animal kingdom, mothers “of all stripes” care for their offspring, playing a vital role in nurturing and protecting them, and teaching them essential skills. They also provide comfort and security, enabling young animals to thrive and reach maturity.

  • Nature & Wildlife

    “Smarts” Count for Calculating Animals

    Apr 29, 2025 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    Despite a common belief, counting is not unique to humans. In fact, a vast range of animals understand numbers, helping them to solve a variety of problems, such as acquiring food, defending themselves, navigating and even finding a mate.

  • Nature & Wildlife

    A Myriad of Mothering Styles from the Animal Kingdom

    May 7, 2024 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    When you think of your mother, a warm memory probably pops up of her being there when you needed a hug, lending an ear when you wanted to talk, or standing up for you when you required a hero.