LSM1303 Animal Behaviour Student Blog

"The chemical con trick used by Alcon blue butterfly larvae to get ants to take care of them has been detailed by scientists working in Denmark." -- BBC News, 4 Jan.2008 I came across this news article that describes the unusual relationship that exists Read More...

Predators have a remarkable evolutionary effect on the morphology and behaviour of their prey. In their attempt to reduce the likelihood of being killed, prey species have evolved a variety of counterstrategies, including the ability to smell like their Read More...

Photo by aliceinwl The Regal Horned Lizard is one of the many species of horned lizards and it is characterized by its flat and wide body with a crown of horns branching out from the back of its head and with several protruding pointed scales spread all Read More...