LSM1303 Animal Behaviour Student Blog

Raccoons - are they cheeky grinning rascals or skillful ninjas of the night? Image by OCPetPhotos and Sara Heinrichs First and foremost, racoons (procyon lotor) are noctural animals, and increasingly abundant inhabitants of suburbans areas and cities Read More...

Introduction Have you ever wondered why certain species in this world have been able to last and survive in extremely harsh climates? Is it due to advanced biology and/or the way they react with the environment? While the debate on global warming may Read More...

In a battle between predator and prey, it's refreshing to have the underdog emerge victorious from time to time, isn't it? California ground squirrels ( Spermophilus beecheyi ) and rattlesnakes have been living side by side in apparent 'harmony' for years Read More...

Squirrels! Cute, cuddly, fast, are a few words which come to mind when one mentions 'squirrel'. What we hardly hear of is how wily and cunning they are. I came across an article about squirrels burying their food in the ground. Sounds normal so far right? Read More...