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| Birds are the most diverse group of terrestrial vertebrates, and their rapid adaptive radiation has long been a fascinating phenomenon. The flexible adaptation to food resources and the exploitation of new food sources undoubtedly played crucial roles in avian diversification, which stems from the evolution of avian nutritional perception. Frugivory plays a crucial role in avian ecology, with m... more |
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| A new study published in PNAS reveals that chronic exposure to artificial light at night (LAN) can trigger depression-like behaviors by activating a specific neural pathway in the brain.The study, conducted on tree shrews— diurnal mammals genetically close to primates that are active during the day like humans—offers critical insights into how nighttime light may disrupt mood regulation, pote... more |
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| Petaurista nobilis and Priapomys leonardi have been found in China's Xizang autonomous regionIn recent surveys, researchers and photography enthusiasts have documented the noble Bhutan giant flying squirrel (Petaurista nobilis)and Leonard's small flying squirrel (Priapomys leonardi) in China's Xizang autonomous region, respectively.These findings expand the known ranges of these species and und... more |
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| Scytodaes thoracica, also called spitting spiders, is a type of hunting spiders with globally distributions. One of the most fascinating characters of the spitting spider’s hunting behavior is that when it get close enough to the potential prey, it will raise its fangs and then eject a sticky concoction of liquid silk, which will congeal upon contact and immobilize the prey. Then, the hunting ... more |
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