The cinnabar moth caterpillar's coloration pattern warns predators close up, but camouflages the critter from a distance. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
They probably experienced dental abrasion similar to what is found today from eating tough and surprisingly acidic fibrous foods -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
They probably experienced dental abrasion similar to what is found today from eating tough and surprisingly acidic fibrous foods -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A study of 22 different types of lichens revealed 10 included fungi that had lost a gene for energy production, making them completely dependent on their algal partner. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Recordings of songbird duets reveal baby birds learn conversational turn-taking like we do: gradually, and from adults. Christopher Intagliata reports. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com