Zoology
Zoology
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Unique fauna at Pico da Neblina
Scientists discover two new families of frogs at Pico da Neblina
By Redação
Zoology
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Egg-laying mammal rediscovered
Rare species of mammal that lays eggs is found in a forest in Indonesia
By Redação
Zoology
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No flash photography, please
Flash photography by tourists can cause stress to caimans in the Amazon
By Redação
Ecology
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Parasites that turn spiders into zombies
Infected by fungi, invertebrates climb higher to die
Biology
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A snake that squeaks
Snake found by students makes a sound like a chirp when defending itself
By Redação
Zoology
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The monkey that crossed the Atlantic
Extinct 230-gram monkey sparks new discussions about the origin of South American primates
By Redação
RESEARCH ITINERARIES
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Art that imitates life
Biologist and taxidermist Paulo César Balduíno has spent almost 40 years preparing animals for scientific collections and museum exhibitions
ECOLOGY
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Orchid uses trick to trap pollinators
Specialized structures guide flies through passages where the insect exchanges pollen between flowers
By Laura Tercic
Zoology
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A bigger brain in the wild
Mink that escape from captivity and become wild can regain brain volume
By Redação
Acknowledgment
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Three awards for Brazilian scientists
Biologist, parasitologist, mechanical engineer, and computer scientist receive the Bunge Foundation Award
By Redação
Biology
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Mimicking smell key to survival
Similar smell prevents fighting between termites of different species within the same termite mound
By Redação
Biology
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Devastating invasion of the Brazilian sea
Lionfish are spreading along the Brazilian coast, having a harmful effect on fishing and the survival of native species
By Redação
Zoology
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The brain of a fruit fly
Complete map of fruit fly brain identifies 3,016 neurons and 548,000 synapses
By Redação
Animal behavior
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Observe, then approach
Dogs choose who to interact with based on body language and facial expressions
By Redação
Zoology
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Cameras capture cattle in protected areas
Cameras identified cattle in forests in Mato Grosso where they are prohibited
By Redação
ENTOMOLOGY
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Terrestrial insects in decline
Unprecedented study on the demographic evolution of terrestrial insects points to a decline in individual numbers and species diversity
By Tiago Jokura
Zoology
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Hope for white rhinos
Production of white rhino eggs and sperm in the lab offer hope for the species
By Redação
Paleontology
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The banded spider of Taubaté
Fossil from Taubaté used to describe an extinct spider with a banded pattern and very long front legs
By Redação