Focal Interest
Focal Interest

Foraging

  1. Dingo-exposed wombats showed stronger scent investigation
    Study examines whether wombats isolated from dingoes for 80 years have lost predator recognition, finding they retain discrimination but show reduced environmental vigilance.
  2. Wild boar and domestic pig gut microbes differ by diet and lifestyle
    Metagenomic analysis reveals distinct faecal microbiome structures in wild versus domesticated pigs, identifying carbohydrate-degrading taxa shaped by diet and lifestyle for probiotic development.
  3. Artificial light at night altered caracal movement and foraging
    GPS collar study investigating artificial light at night effects on caracal movement, habitat selection, and foraging behavior across age classes in urban-adjacent landscapes.
  4. Kenyan stone tool users favored mass, edge length, and edge angle
    Ethnographic study of Daasanach stone tool use identifies edge angle, mass, and edge length as key factors in cutting tool selection and performance.