Tag: behavior
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Stressed Rats Seek Cannabis to Cope: New Study Finds
Introduction: A glimpse into coping mechanisms across species When humans feel overwhelmed, they sometimes turn to substances in hopes of relief. A newly reported study on rats offers a striking parallel: under stress, these animals appear to seek cannabis as a way to cope. While the finding is early and not a direct blueprint for…
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When a Dance Becomes a Defense: Why These Bugs Wave Their Legs Instead of Attracting Mates
From Courtship to Counterattack: The Mystery of Waving Legs What looks like a flamboyant courtship display is, in fact, a survival tactic. Researchers studying a group of plant-feeding insects known for their colorful “flags” have found that leg waving is not about attracting mates. Instead, it serves as an anti-predator behavior that helps the bugs…