Winged victory: bat mums outsmart the weather and the law of gravity

Article Abstract:

The hazards of winter and their youngs' heavy birthweight led to the evolution of appropriate reproductive strategies in the insectivorous bats of North America. Delayed fertilization techniques and head-down position during partuition allows them to compensate for their unique anatomy and physiology.

Bats, Bats (Animals)

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Calling card: a researcher in BC has come up with a surefire technique for finding Cooper's hawks nests

Article Abstract:

The Cooper hawks have been considered as endangered species but because of the diligent research of Andy Stewart, more hawks have been accounted for. These woodland raptors build their nests in urban development areas and are familiar with disturbances made by human activity.

Research, Hawks, Stewart, Andy

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Mobile homes

Article Abstract:

The caddisfly larvae are considered to be experts in casebuilding in the insect world. These insects construct their houses or cases from grains of sand, leaves, grass and twigs by secreting a sticky silk substance which binds all the materials they have gathered.

Column, Habitats, Animals, Caddis-flies, Caddis flies

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