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<p>New research led by the University of Plymouth (UK) and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) focused on a population of cirl bunting reintroduced into Cornwall from 2006 as part of a major conservation programme. It suggests that if the translocation of nestlings is deemed necessary for conservation purposes, it may not lead to long-term problems for communication and population persistence.</p>
<p>Goats can tell the difference between a happy-sounding human voice and an angry-sounding one, according to research co-led by Professor Alan McElligott, an expert in animal behaviour and welfare at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK).</p> <p>The study reveals that goats may have developed a sensitivity to our vocal cues over their long association with humans, according to the study published in <em>Animal Behaviour</em>.</p>
A study led by Professor Alan McElligott reveals goats' remarkable ability to detect and respond to human emotions through speech, shedding light on their emotional intelligence.
Housing bats, buying an E.V., and planting trees sometimes end up being counterproductive.
Opponents of clearcut logging in Kananaskis Country hope a new field study will help facilitate more assessments