A new study suggests that migratory predators can act as evolutionary messengers, carrying avoidance behaviors across continents and linking the fates of species separated by thousands of kilometers. This challenges a longstanding assumption in mimicry theory, opening up a hidden world of long-distance evolutionary relationships.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 15, 2026
A comprehensive study has identified 100 species with documented migratory behaviour in dragonflies, while another 85 are likely to migrate. Dragonfly migrations reveal an unseen world above our heads, with insects undertaking journeys that can rival those of birds, and provide insights into ecosystem changes and climate shifts.
SourceLund University·JournalBiological Reviews·DateJun 12, 2026
Researchers discovered that immune cells in a pigeon's liver can sense the Earth's magnetic field, providing an internal compass. This discovery sheds light on how birds navigate long distances and could have implications for other animals and humans.
SourceMax Planck Institute of Animal Behavior·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 28, 2026
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The University of Oldenburg is building a unique research facility to study animal navigation and magnetoreception. The NaviGate building will offer conditions worldwide for addressing current questions in animal navigation research, sensory biology, and neurosensorics.
Researchers found that many birds don't strictly follow their supposed temperature adaptations, instead moving to efficiently acquire and use energy. This 'energy efficiency' hypothesis suggests that altitudinal migration is a behavioral mechanism allowing birds to optimize their energy budgets in the face of seasonality and competition.
SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalScience Advances·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 6, 2026
A new study reveals that elephants, giraffes, and rhinos are unable to get enough salt from their habitats, leading to sodium deficiency. The researchers found that larger-bodied species are more affected by sodium scarcity, which influences their habitat selection and behavior.
SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·TypeMeta-analysis·DateDec 9, 2025
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The Mara wildebeest migration, once spanning over 100,000 animals, has collapsed due to fencing and human development, with most animals now living a resident lifestyle. The research team's map reveals a 90% reduction in the migration footprint since 2020, highlighting the urgent need for conservation and habitat restoration.
Young mountain lions in California struggle to navigate busy roads and developed areas, compromising their ability to access breeding territories and maintain genetic diversity. The study's findings highlight the need for wildlife crossing structures to maintain connectivity and promote healthy populations.
SourceUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln·JournalFrontiers in Ecology and the Environment·TypeObservational study·DateDec 3, 2025
A new study by Florida Atlantic University reveals that every arm is capable of performing all action types, with front arms mainly used for exploration and back arms supporting movement. Octopuses demonstrated remarkable flexibility, showcasing complex motor control.
SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeObservational study·DateSep 11, 2025
A recent study on Block Island's bird populations found that 18 species have stabilized or recovered since the 1970s and 1980s. Despite a decline in overall North American bird numbers, these findings suggest environmental conditions are adequately supporting smaller current populations.
SourceUniversity of Rhode Island·JournalOrnithological Applications·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 20, 2025
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Despite using a large genetic dataset, scientists were unable to find a definitive explanation for the formation of distinct great white shark populations in the southern Indo-Pacific Ocean. A study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that genetic divergence began around 7,000 years ago.
SourceFlorida Museum of Natural History·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 5, 2025
Scientists have uncovered the remains of a vast animal community that lived in the European Arctic 75,000 years ago. The bones represent the oldest example of an animal community in the region during this warmer period of the ice age, providing valuable insights into how wildlife responded to dramatic climate shifts.
SourceBournemouth University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeImaging analysis·DateAug 4, 2025
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute have developed a multi-sensor biologging tag on the whitespotted eagle ray, enabling long attachment times and detailed data collection. The study provides insights into the rays' behavior, habitat use, and social interactions.
SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalAnimal Biotelemetry·TypeObservational study·DateJul 23, 2025
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Researchers tracked adult penguins during return trips from foraging in the ocean off Argentina. The penguins used curved paths shaped by tides to conserve energy and take advantage of feeding opportunities.
SourceSwansea University·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 23, 2025
Researchers have developed an open-access catalog of animal traditions to explore the role of social learning in shaping animal behavior. The Animal Culture Database features vocal communications, mating displays, play, and other social behaviors observed in dozens of species from around the world.
SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalScientific Data·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJun 24, 2025
A global research team tracked over 100 species of marine animals, revealing key migration patterns and hotspots critical for conservation. The study, MegaMove, uses satellite data to inform a new blueprint for ocean conservation, highlighting the need for targeted mitigation efforts.
SourceVirginia Tech·JournalScience·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJun 5, 2025
Researchers at Swansea University found that baboons walk in lines driven by social bonds rather than survival strategies. The team analysed travel progressions and showed that the order is consistent with who they're socially bonded with, with higher-ranking individuals often walking in the middle of the group.
SourceSwansea University·JournalBehavioral Ecology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 3, 2025
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Researchers found that humpback whales can give birth in temperate waters along their migration route, with calves born as far south as Tasmania. This challenges the long-held assumption that tropical waters are the only nursery for humpback whales.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Marine Science·TypeObservational study·DateMay 20, 2025
Researchers discovered that exposure to clobazam increased the migration success of juvenile Atlantic salmon, allowing them to navigate through dams more efficiently. The study highlights the potential risks of pharmaceutical pollution on wildlife behavior and ecology.
A new study by the University of Plymouth investigated the effect of changing global climate conditions on Christmas Island's red crab embryos. The researchers found that lower salinity levels did not delay embryonic development, but emphasized the need for further research to understand the species' response to environmental stressors.
SourceUniversity of Plymouth·JournalJournal of Experimental Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 11, 2025
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Research by Montana State University ecologist Diane Debinski found that eastern monarch butterflies are delaying their fall migration, staying in the field for nine days longer than they did in 2003. This delay was linked to a similar shift in the timing of milkweed blooming, which could have implications for population dynamics and v...
SourceMontana State University·JournalJournal of Animal Ecology·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 18, 2025
Scientists studied painted lady butterflies' migration patterns and found that environmental conditions shape their travel behavior, with some crossing the Sahara Desert. Contrary to previous belief, genetic analysis revealed no difference in DNA sequences between short- and long-trip butterflies.
SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalPNAS Nexus·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 4, 2025
A lone spotted hyena was found in South Eastern Egypt, marking the first recorded instance of the species in this region for thousands of years. The individual was tracked and killed after killing two goats, providing evidence of how regional climate change can affect animal migration patterns.
SourceDe Gruyter·JournalMammalia·TypeCase study·DateJan 21, 2025
A multidisciplinary team of researchers will investigate how animals detect magnetic fields, building on existing knowledge that a blue-light sensing protein called Cryptochrome plays a key role. The study's findings may lead to the development of non-invasive measurement tools and magnetic cell therapies.
Researchers analyzed steroids from animal dung in lake sediments to determine the dominant large herbivores that lived in northern Yellowstone National Park. The study found bison and elk as primary species for the last 2,300 years, with impacts on local ecosystems.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateOct 30, 2024
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Scientists used acoustic mapping technique to track vulnerable capelin species and observe massive predation event involving Atlantic cod. The study revealed that as climate change causes Arctic ice sheet to retreat, capelin will be more stressed and vulnerable to natural predation events.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalCommunications Biology·DateOct 29, 2024
Researchers used 16 years of radar weather data to monitor bird migration patterns from Tasmania to northern Queensland, finding millions of birds migrate each year. The study revealed unique patterns, including variation in migration direction, timing, and intensity compared to Northern Hemisphere birds.
SourceUniversity of Queensland·JournalCurrent Biology·DateOct 27, 2024
A team of researchers estimated Pacific salmon nutrient and contaminant movements over 40 years, revealing the largest fluxes for large animal groups. The study found changes in the Pacific salmon community impacted nutrient and contaminant transport, with pink salmon carrying more nutrients and Chinook salmon higher contaminant loads.
SourceUniversity of Connecticut·JournalNature·TypeObservational study·DateOct 9, 2024
Researchers found that bacteria can anticipate the arrival of new seasons by using their internal 24-hour clocks. Samples exposed to short days showed significantly higher survival rates when plunged into ice, indicating that photoperiodism is critical in preparing bacteria for longer-term environmental changes.
SourceJohn Innes Centre·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 6, 2024
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A UCF biologist has compiled a database of animal DNA to study the presence of magnetic bacteria, which may aid in navigation and conservation. The database contains hundreds of millions of genetic sequences showing the presence of various types of magnetic bacteria.
SourceUniversity of Central Florida·JournalData in Brief·DateJul 9, 2024
A new study found giant Atlantic bluefin tuna are spending more time in higher latitudes as the region experiences ocean warming events. The fish are normally seasonal visitors to Ireland, but climate change may alter their migration routes.
SourceTrinity College Dublin·JournalDiversity and Distributions·DateJun 11, 2024
A new study found that 62% of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) designated to protect rare migratory fish species are outside of their core habitats. The study suggests that existing MPAs are not adequately protecting these species due to a lack of data on their distribution and habitat.
SourceBritish Ecological Society·JournalJournal of Applied Ecology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 29, 2024
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Researchers confirm Atlantic cownose ray (Rhinoptera bonasus) has made a novel migration to Bermuda, using citizen science and morphological/data analysis. The species likely resides in Bermuda for extended periods due to the islands' mild sea temperatures.
SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalFrontiers in Fish Science·TypeObservational study·DateMay 20, 2024
A new study reveals that wildebeest populations which no longer migrate are less genetically healthy and more prone to decline. The loss of migration routes due to fencing and roads leads to lower genetic diversity, increased inbreeding, and reduced fertility.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 12, 2024
Researchers found that human-made noise reduces whales' ability to hear acoustic communication, generates an avoidance response, and lowers detection of environmental cues. This can lead to increased journey time or failure to arrive at destinations.
SourceUniversity of Melbourne·JournalMovement Ecology·DateApr 9, 2024
A new study shows that restored salmon habitat should resemble financial portfolios, offering fish diverse options for feeding and survival. This diversity helps the fish weather various conditions as the climate changes.
SourceNOAA Fisheries West Coast Region·JournalEcosphere·TypeObservational study·DateMar 14, 2024
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A new study on the common snook migration patterns and habitat preferences can inform conservation policy for this culturally and economically important species. The research suggests that strengthening regulation restrictions may be necessary to maintain sustainable harvests.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalAquatic Conservation Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems·DateNov 28, 2023
A new study by Duke University researchers has found endemic malaria in Turkana County, Kenya, with a significant incidence of Plasmodium vivax, a parasite historically rare in sub-Saharan Africa. The presence of invasive mosquito species Anopheles stephensi also poses challenges to the continent's malaria control efforts.
SourceDuke University·JournalEmerging Infectious Diseases·TypeObservational study·DateOct 12, 2023
Researchers discovered seven bat species and 66 insect species in the Pyrenees, highlighting the importance of migratory insects as a food source for both bats and those living in the mountains. The study also shows that migrating insects are a crucial refuelling station for bats during their own journeys south.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalRoyal Society Open Science·TypeObservational study·DateAug 15, 2023
Pygmy right whales do not migrate across oceans like other baleen whales, instead staying in mid-latitude waters off southern Australia where they breed and feed on specific prey. This unique behavior puts them at risk due to climate change, which is warming their temperate ocean habitats.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Marine Science·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 31, 2023
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A global study found that wildlife, including goats and coyotes, roamed freely in cities during the COVID-19 pandemic, while human activity decreased. The study tracked GPS data from 2,300 land mammals across 43 species, showing significant changes in animal behavior in response to human lockdowns.
SourceThe University of Montana·JournalScience·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 10, 2023
A new method developed by the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior has counted Africa's largest bat colony using GoPro cameras and artificial intelligence. The estimate puts the colony at between 750,000 and 1,000,000 bats, making it the largest for bats by biomass anywhere in the world.
SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalEcosphere·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJul 3, 2023
Researchers discovered that microscopic Caenorhabditis elegans worms can use electric fields to jump across Petri plates or onto insects, allowing them to attach themselves. This behavior is made possible by the natural electric charge of pollinators like bumblebees and hummingbirds.
SourceCell Press·JournalCurrent Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 21, 2023
A new spinosaurid dinosaur species, Protathlitis cinctorrensis, has been identified in Spain, revealing insights into the evolutionary history of medium-to-large bodied spinosaurids. The discovery estimates the specimen to be around 10-11 meters long and suggests that spinosaurids may have originated in Europe before migrating to Afric...
SourceScientific Reports·JournalScientific Reports·DateMay 18, 2023
A recent study reveals that climate change has led to unpredictable changes in juvenile salmon migration timing, with some populations migrating earlier or later than usual. This variability can impact the survival rates of these fish, highlighting the need for long-term monitoring and conservation efforts.
SourceSimon Fraser University·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 1, 2023
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A new study suggests that large animals are disadvantaged due to their limited traveling speeds, which can be attributed to their inability to effectively dissipate excess heat generated by their muscles. This limitation leads to slower travel speeds compared to medium-sized animals.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeMeta-analysis·DateApr 18, 2023
Recent climate change has led to an expansion of marine predator ranges into Arctic waters, resulting in increased species richness and altered community compositions. The study found that apex predators such as whales and sharks have migrated northwards, while mesopredators like fish and crabs showed more limited range shifts.
SourceHokkaido University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 3, 2023
A recent UBC study has found that southern resident killer whales require high-energy prey to survive, with spring-run Chinook salmon being the most suitable. The study's findings have significant implications for managing both species and mitigating the decline of this critically endangered population.
SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalScientific Reports·TypeMeta-analysis·DateFeb 17, 2023
A recent study by University of Washington researchers found that climate 'presses' and 'pulses' have equal importance on Magellanic penguin population survival. The team analyzed nearly four decades of data at Punta Tombo, Argentina, revealing a decline in breeding pairs from 400,000 to 150,000 between the 1980s and 2019.
SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateJan 9, 2023
A recent study by a transdisciplinary research team found ample evidence of the negative effects of light pollution on migrating animals, but also areas where more data is needed. The researchers concluded that there's a need for more data to help protect migrating animals, particularly species other than birds.
SourceColorado State University·JournalTrends in Ecology & Evolution·TypeLiterature review·DateJan 5, 2023
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A computer model simulates virtual groups of migrating animals and finds that sticking together is key to finding a destination, even when the magnetic compass is unreliable. The model showed that more than 70% of animals made it home simply by joining with others and following their lead.
SourceDuke University·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 6, 2022
Researchers identify two southward migration events of Arctic ostracods in the Last Glacial Period, revealing the impact of East Asian winter monsoon on marine ecosystems. The study's findings help understand Asian monsoon dynamics and their effects on polar species distribution, highlighting the risk of extinction under climate change.
SourceThe University of Hong Kong·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·TypeObservational study·DateNov 28, 2022
A regime shift in the Southeast Greenland marine ecosystem has led to a permanent change from an ice-infested to a more temperate system, with large numbers of fin and humpback whales migrating to the area. This tipping point may be irreversible, having cascading effects throughout the ecosystem.
SourceGRID-Arendal·JournalGlobal Change Biology·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateNov 21, 2022
An international team of researchers found evidence of cooked fish remains at the Gesher Benot Ya'aqov archaeological site in Israel, dating back approximately 780,000 years. This discovery predates previous knowledge by about 600,000 years and sheds light on the evolution of cooking techniques.
SourceTel-Aviv University·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·DateNov 14, 2022
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Scientists have found that narwhals are changing their migration patterns in response to sea ice loss due to climate change. The study, published in PNAS, shows significant delays in autumn migrations and sex-specific differences in departure times.
SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeMeta-analysis·DateOct 25, 2022
Researchers found that short-term changes in health of juvenile sockeye salmon are related to the quality of zooplankton, not biomass or composition. This highlights concerns about climate change affecting ocean conditions and salmon populations.
SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalFACETS·DateOct 20, 2022
A new study reveals that vertical migrators, including krill and jumbo squid, are unlikely to leave their native tropical zones due to climate change. Instead, they may expand their habitat northward in response to temperature changes and altered metabolic requirements.
SourceUniversity of South Florida·JournalNature Climate Change·TypeObservational study·DateOct 18, 2022
A new fossil specimen discovered in California reveals that the first saber-like canines evolved in an early nimravid around 40 million years ago. This finding highlights the quick diversification of carnivorous mammals after the middle Eocene climatic optimum.
SourceKyoto University·JournalBiology Letters·TypeMeta-analysis·DateOct 13, 2022
A 14-year study by the USGS and University of Wyoming found that energy development in mule deer corridors reduces their ability to match foraging with spring green-up. As a result, deer lose out on the best food resources during critical migration periods.
SourceUniversity of Wyoming·JournalNature·TypeObservational study·DateOct 6, 2022
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A new study has identified 195 previously unknown nectar plants for the painted lady butterfly, providing a source of food in Southern California. The research suggests that droughts may impact the butterflies' ability to reproduce, but the discovery of these nectar plants offers hope for their survival.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalEnvironmental Entomology·DateOct 5, 2022