dolphins

11.24.09

Dogs Accepted at Harvard

Learning the finer points of canine-dom

By M. Farbman Posted 04.14.2009 at 10:37 am 0 Comments

The new Canine Cognition Lab at Harvard University is studying how dogs behave and how they comprehend the world around them. (Note: if you live in the area, they're also recruiting subjects.)

Also in today's links: deafened dolphins, tailing elephants, and Paul Rudd.

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For the Love of Tofu

Yet another way for vegans to offend the mainstream

By M. Farbman Posted 04.10.2009 at 5:04 am 0 Comments

A woman's desire to advertise her vegan lifestyle on her car license plate was shot down by the Colorado DMV, who read a much less appropriate meaning into the letters.

Also in today's links: communication between dolphins, understanding music between cultures, and more.

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Love and Jealousy in the Wild Kingdom

How some creatures help, while others cause hurt

By M. Farbman Posted 12.10.2008 at 12:18 pm 0 Comments

Also in today's links: the dangers of plastic toys, and the unexpected benefits of reading research magazines.

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Saving Dolphins With Sonar

A device used by the British Navy to mark minefields has been repurposed to keep sonar-equipped marine animals out of fishing nets

By Matt Ransford Posted 03.19.2008 at 4:10 pm 0 Comments

In the past decade, navies have been roundly criticized for extensively testing active sonar due to its potentially detrimental affect on marine life. Military-grade active sonar sends out a powerfully loud low-frequency signal with a range anywhere from tens to hundreds of miles under water. The effect on whales has been well documented—its akin to you or I standing next to a jet engine without ear protection.

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