Articles from December 2008
The Nature Notes archive is where you'll find my past writings and natural history notes. You are currently viewing a list of articles that were published in December 2008.
Wildlife News Roundup - December 2008 · 31 Dec 2008
In this issue of Wildlife News Roundup, we find out about rising atmospheric carbon dioxide and its effects on large marine animals, the northward expansion of European butterfly populations, and the Old World origins of large cats....
'Soft Spoken' Bison Bulls Win More Mates · 30 Dec 2008
During the American bison (Bison bison) mating season, bulls produce loud, low-frequency bellows. These bellows are most often used when one male challenges another and may enable rival bulls to determine which is dominant. A team of...
New Adhesive Mimics Geckos' Toe Pads · 29 Dec 2008
Geckos (Family Gekkonidae) belong to a group of small lizards that possess a remarkable ability to climb smooth, vertical surfaces with speed and ease. This impressive talent hinges on the geckos' specially adapted toe pads. Each of...
Navigating the High Seas - A Magnetic Theory · 4 Dec 2008
Sea turtles and salmon possess an astonishing ability to migrate vast distances from their birthplace and, years later, return to their home territory to reproduce. This navigational feat, known as natal homing, has baffled scientists for many...
